| Bachalpsee | |
|---|---|
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  Bachalpsee  Bachalpsee  Bachalpsee | |
| Location | Bernese Oberland |
| Coordinates | 46°40′10″N 8°1′24″E / 46.66944°N 8.02333°E |
| Primary outflows | Milibach |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface area | 0.0806 km2 (0.0311 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 14.8 m (49 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,265 m (7,431 ft) |
Bachalpsee or Bachsee is a lake with an area of 8.06 ha (19.9 acres) close to the First (which can be reached with a cable car) above Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.[1] The lake, located at an elevation of 2,265 m (7,431 ft), is split by a natural dam, the smaller part of the lake being 6 m (20 ft) lower.[2]
The lake is featured in Gmail as part of its mountain theme background (as of 2013).[3]
Lake Bachalpse with snow-covered mountains in the background.
Bachalpsee and Schreckhorn
See also
References
- ↑ Devotor, Mr (2016-12-02). "The Blue Gem Lake Bachalpsee of Grindelwald Switzerland". Charismatic Planet. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ Europe, Jungfraujoch-Top of. "Lake Bachalpsee". Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ "Lake Bachalpsee: The Turquoise Gem Of Grindelwald, Switzerland". Journalist On The Run. 2018-07-06. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
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