{"id":2600291,"date":"2022-11-22T13:54:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T20:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/?p=2600291"},"modified":"2024-04-22T14:10:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T20:10:18","slug":"5-regions-to-experience-switzerlands-alpine-flora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/destinations\/europe\/5-regions-to-experience-switzerlands-alpine-flora\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Regions to Experience Switzerland\u2019s Alpine Flora"},"content":{"rendered":"

Switzerland is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe\u2014the Alps cover more than half of the country\u2019s terrain. Safe to say, the Swiss know a thing or two about the benefits of high-altitude living\u2014the feelings of well-being that come with days spent exploring both Alpine wilderness and the plants that thrive there. Backpacking through Switzerland should definitely be on your radar for both reasons. Not only will you experience the country\u2019s wild landscapes and flora, but you\u2019ll also get a look at the cultivation of these same plants. More than one hundred farmers grow alpine herbs that thrive naturally in the unique soil and climates throughout Switzerland. Here\u2019s how to explore five of these fertile regions on foot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover healthy living as seen in the Swiss Alps.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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