Lake Moels

Lake Moels (German: Mölssee) is a lake of Tyrol, Austria.

Lake Moels
Lake Moels is located in Tyrol, Austria
Lake Moels
Lake Moels
LocationTyrol, Austria
Coordinates47°10′24″N 11°36′35″E
Native nameMölssee (German)
Primary outflowsMölsbach
Basin countriesAustria
Max. lengthc. 200 m (660 ft)[1]
Max. widthc. 55 m (180 ft)[1]
Surface area3.46 ha (9 acres)
Surface elevation2,240 m (7,349 ft)[1]

It can be found at the upper part of the Wattental valley at a height of 2,240 metres.[1] With an area of 3.46 ha (8.5 acres), it is one of the larger lakes in the area.[1] The lake can be reached by following the road Wattentalstraße beginning in Wattens. Then above the Moels Alp the lake may be gained by walking up a pretty steep trail heading for the Moels col (Mölser Scharte). The mountain lake lies within a military training area, so it can be only visited at certain particular times.

Water temperature: 11–13 °C (52–55 °F)

Water quality

The crystal-clear, clean, mountain lake water has a very high drinking water quality and is a habitat for fish such as carp and trout.[1] The lake is very cold and, even in midsummer, temperatures of 16 °C (61 °F) are rarely reached.

Inflow and outflow

The Mölsbach is the natural outflow and drains the lake.[1]

References

  1. Lake Mölssee at www.tyrol.tl. Retrieved 22 Mar 2020.


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