Swiss limit tourist access to Riffelsee in bid to bring back edelweiss

Swiss authorities decide to fence off pastures from tourists in search of the perfect picture.

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Above the famous resort of Zermatt, the Riffelsee lake is more than picture perfect. Not only can you see the iconic Matterhorn in all its glory, you can capture its reflection in the glacial waters of the lake.

In high season, the rack railway takes thousands of tourists up there every single day, all of them intent on the ultimate shot.

And in June and July, when spring finally arrives in the high Alps, tourists can also see the alpine flowers that thrive up there at 2,800m (9,200ft): edelweiss, gentian, and alpine golden primrose.

At least they could.

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