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Lake Zurich
Ufer des Zürichsees beim Seegut zwischen Au/Wädenswil und Horgen-Meilibach
Photo: Lichtbildwerkstatt · Taken: Nov 1, 2026

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Lake Zurich
Das Delta der Wägitaler Aa im Obersee bei Lachen Mitte Oktober 2026
Location and viewing direction: Kiesstrand im Delta der Wägitaler Aa, Obersee, Richtung Mündung
Photo: Lichtbildwerkstatt · Taken: Oct 14, 2026

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