Natural Tourism Resources(自然旅游资源)

1.Natural Tourism Resources(自然 旅游资源)

1)Matterhorn—Symbol for Switzerland(马特洪峰——瑞士的象征)

The Matterhorn and Switzerland are inseparably linked to each other.The pyramid shaped colossus of a mountain,which is very difficult to climb,is said to be the most photographed mountain in the world.The Klein-Matterhorn(“Little Matterhorn”),which can be reached via a funicular,lies adjacent to the Matterhorn.Sometimes referred to as the Mountain of Mountains,the Matterhorn has become an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps and the Alps in general.Since the end of the 19th century,when railways were built in the area,it has attracted increasing numbers of visitors and climbers.Each year a large number of mountaineers try to climb the Matterhorn from the Hörnli Hut via the northeast Hörnli ridge,the most popular route to the summit,with a large number of trekkers as well,undertaking the 10-day long circuit around the mountain.The Matterhorn is part of the Swiss Federal Inventory of Natural Monuments since 1983.

马特洪峰和瑞士密不可分。这座金字塔形的巨山很难攀登,据说是世界上拍照最多的山。马特洪峰有时被称为“群山之山”,它已成为瑞士阿尔卑斯山和整个阿尔卑斯山的标志性象征。自1983年以来,马特洪峰一直是瑞士联邦自然遗迹名录的一部分。

2)The Rhine Falls(莱茵河瀑布)

The Rhine Falls is the largest plain waterfall in Europe.The falls are located on the High Rhine in northern Switzerland.They are 150 m wide and 23 m high.The falls cannot be climbed by fish,except by eels that are able to worm their way up over the rocks.Boat trips can be taken up the Rhine to the falls and the Rheinfallfelsen.There are also viewing platforms with a spectacular view of the falls built on both sides of the Rhine.To stand high above Europe's largest waterfall,feeling the roar and vibration of the water over one's entire body—this can be experienced at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen.

莱茵河瀑布是欧洲最大的平原瀑布。瀑布位于瑞士北部的莱茵河上游,宽150米,高23米。站在欧洲最大的瀑布之上,能感受到水在全身上下的轰鸣和震动。

3)Creux du Van—Natural Spectacle(马蹄谷——自然奇观)

Creux du Van,a natural rock arena of immense proportions,is located at the border of the cantons of Neuenburg and Vaud.Impressive 160 m high vertica lrock faces surround a 4 km long and over 1 km wide valley basin.

马蹄谷是一个巨大的天然岩石竞技场,160米高的垂直岩面围绕着一个4千米长、1千米多宽的山谷盆地。(https://www.daowen.com)

4)Ruinaulta—Switzerland's Grand Canyon(瑞士大峡谷)

Ruinaulta is a canyon at Reichenau,eastern Switzerland.It is sometimes known as the Rhine Canyon,or Swiss Grand Canyon(more for its size than any resemblance to the Grand Canyon).Protected by cliffs several hundred metres high,the area is forested and a haven for wildlife.It is easily accessible only by the Ruinaulta line of Rhaetian Railways,and is a popular location for rafting.

瑞士大峡谷是瑞士东部的一个峡谷,有时也被称为莱茵峡谷。这个地区被几百米高的悬崖保护着,森林茂密,是野生动物的天堂,也是漂流的热门地点。

5)Aletsch—the Region Surrounding the Largest Alpine Glacier(阿莱奇——最大的阿尔卑斯冰川地区)

The Aletsch Glacier or Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps.The Aletsch Glacier is composed of four smaller glaciers converging at Concordia.The area of the Aletsch Glacier and some surrounding valleys is on the UNESCO World Heritage list,thus it is protected and the facilities are mostly restricted to the external zones.The region between Belalp,Riederalp and Bettmeralp(which is called Aletsch Region)in Valais gives access to the lower part of the glacier.The Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn are popular view points and are accessible by cable car.The Massa River can be crossed since 2008 by a suspension bridge,thus allowing hikes between the left and the right part of the glacier.

阿莱奇冰川是阿尔卑斯山最大的冰川,由四个较小的冰川组成。阿莱奇冰川和周围的一些山谷被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录,因而受到保护。

6)The Gotthard Pass(哥达山口)

The Gotthard Pass or St.Gotthard Pass is a mountain pass in the Alps,connecting northern to southern Switzerland.The region of the Gotthard Pass is an important northsouth axis in Europe and is crossed by three major traffic tunnels,each being the world's longest at the time of their construction:the Gotthard Rail Tunnel(1882),the Gotthard Road Tunnel(1980)and the Gotthard Base Tunnel(2016).

哥达山口是阿尔卑斯山脉的一个山口,连接着瑞士的南北。圣哥达山口地区是欧洲重要的南北轴线,有三条主要的交通隧道穿过,每一条隧道都是当时世界上最长的,包括哥达铁路隧道(1882年)、哥达公路隧道(1980年)和哥达基础隧道(2016年)。