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[PHOTOS] Gotthard Pass Road in Switzerland Opens for Summer

The Gotthard Pass, one of the key routes linking northern and southern Switzerland, opened on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The boom gate at Hospental was lifted at 11:00 a.m. with cars and national TV crews lined up for the seasonal opening. This year, a spectacular 8 meter (26 feet) snow wall lines the pass road. The Gotthard Pass provides an […]

Julia Schneemann | May 29, 2024
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