Aletschwald

Voyage through a Pinus cembra Forest


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Pinus cembra ¤ 173
Aletsch Forest Reserve
- "All animals and plants are under unconditional protection."
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 174
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 176
Pinus cembra
- Pole-indicator at the beginning of the trail
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 177
Pinus cembra
- Seedling
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 178
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 180
Larix decidua
- Tree (Pinus cembra on the left)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 183
Larix decidua
- Trunk
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 184
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 186
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 187
Larix decidua
- Trunk
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 190
Larix decidua
- Trunk
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 191
Larix decidua
- Trunk
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 192
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 193
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 195
Pinus cembra
- Massive trunk of an old tree
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 196
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 197
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 198
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Fire Warning ¤ 199
Fire Warning
- In German and in French languages
It was hot for the Aletsch Forest!
Due to a thrown cigarette on the 3rd of July 2001, this Pine was set into flames. The smoke was seen and alert was given. Thanks to the prompt action of the firemen, the fire could be quickly under control using a special helicopter to extinguish it. The Aletsch Forest was saved from catastroph...
Because of their high content in resin, Arole Pines are burning like torches. Only a cigarette can start a fire in the Aletsch Forest and fires can go unnoticed in the low shrubs and inside the soil.
In 1944 part of the Aletsch Forest was into flames during many weeks because of a fire started by tourists. Today traces of it can still be seen on the northern slopes of the Riederhorn.
Fire is the main threat to the Natural Reserve of Pro Natura. Please, do not put into danger this unique forest where the oldest trees of Switzerland can be seen.
Hence:
Warning fire danger!!!
pro natura
Pinus cembra ¤ 200
Pinus cembra
- Burnt tree
Showing still some live shoots
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 202
Larix decidua
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 203
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 204
Larix decidua and Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 205
Larix decidua and Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 206
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 208
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 209
Larix decidua and Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 210
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 211
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 212
Pinus cembra and Larix decidua
- Trees
With view on the Aletsch Glacier
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 213
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 216
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 217
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 219
Pinus cembra
- Crown with cones
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 220
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Along the trail
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 221
Pinus cembra
- Forest above the glacier
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 222
Pinus cembra
- Forest above the glacier
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 223
Pinus cembra
- Forest above the glacier
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 224
Pinus cembra
- Tree, near tree line displaying typical features
of more difficult environmetnal conditions
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 225
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 227
Pinus cembra
- Tree and forest above the glacier
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 228
Pinus cembra
- Forest with scenery
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 229
Pinus cembra
- Forest above the glacier
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Aletsch Map ¤ 247
Aletsch Map
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Aletsch Map ¤ 247a
Aletsch Map
(Close-up)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pole ¤ 250
Pole-indicator for trails and times
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Juniperus communis alpina ¤ 251
Juniperus communis alpina
- Low shrub at crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 255
Pinus cembra
- Young tree at crest line surrounded
by low Juniperus communis alpina
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Juniperus communis alpina ¤ 257
Juniperus communis alpina
- Low shrubs at crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Juniperus communis alpina ¤ 259
Juniperus communis alpina
- Low shrubs at crest line (scenery)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Juniperus communis alpina ¤ 260
Juniperus communis alpina
- Low shrubs at crest line (young Pinus cembra at the top)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Juniperus communis alpina ¤ 261
Juniperus communis alpina
- Low shrubs at crest line (scenery)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 268
Pinus cembra
- Seedlings, regeneration just below the crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 270
Pinus cembra
- Trees, as seen from the crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 271
Pinus cembra
- Tree, at crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 272
Pinus cembra
- Dead tree, at crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 275
Pinus cembra
- Tree, at crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 276
Pinus cembra
- Tree, at crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 277
Pinus cembra
- Trunks
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 278
Pinus cembra
- Multiple trunks
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 279
Pinus cembra
- Trunks
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 280
Pinus cembra
- Tree
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 281
Pinus cembra
- Trees at crest line
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 282
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 285
Pinus cembra
- Cones
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 285a
Pinus cembra
- Cones (close-up)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 287
Pinus cembra
- Cones
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 288
Pinus cembra
- Cones
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 292
Pinus cembra
- Cones
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 293
Pinus cembra
- Cones
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 294
Pinus cembra
- Shoots
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 296
Pinus cembra
- Branche with cones
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 297
Pinus cembra
- Tree
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 300
Pinus cembra
- Tree
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 305
Pinus cembra
- Crown of tree
Bird looking for seeds near the top of the tree
(Enlarge to see the details)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 308
Pinus cembra
- Crown of tree
Bird looking for seeds near the top of the tree
(Enlarge to see the details)
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Picea abies ¤ 311
Picea abies
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 314
Pinus cembra
- Young tree
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 315
Pinus cembra
- Young tree, close-up on the trunk
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Picea abies ¤ 316
Picea abies
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 317
Larix decidua
- Tree
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 318
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 319
Pinus cembra
- Tree
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Picea abies ¤ 321
Picea abies
- Trees, Pinus cembra in the background
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Pinus cembra ¤ 324
Pinus cembra
- Trees
Between 2040 and 2230 meters
Aletschwald, Riederfurka, Riederalp
Switzerland
Larix decidua ¤ 172
Larix decidua
- Young tree, above Riederalp, southern slope
Young Picea abies along the slope
and further Juniperus communis alpina
and Pinus cembra up the slope. 2000 meters, Riederalp
Switzerland
Juniperus communis alpina ¤ 171
Juniperus communis alpina
- Riederalp, southern slope with Picea abies up the slope.
2000 meters, Riederalp
Switzerland
Riederalp ¤ 325
Riederalp
- Scenery, view on the other side of the Rhone valley.
Picea abies forests
1900 meters, Riederalp
Switzerland
Riederalp ¤ 326
Riederalp
- Scenery, view on the station from the trail to Riederfurka.
1900 meters, Riederalp
Switzerland

Photos : © Arboretum de Villardebelle

September 2001
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