Melchsee

Melchsee is a lake in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. It lends its name to the resort Melchsee-Frutt, in the municipality of Kerns. At an elevation of 1891 m, its surface area is 54 ha (130 acres).

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Melchsee is located in Canton of Obwalden
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Melchsee is located in Canton of Bern
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Melchsee is located in Canton of Valais
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Melchsee is located in Switzerland
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Melchsee is located in Alps
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LocationObwalden
Coordinates46°46′21″N 8°16′21″E
Typereservoir, natural lake, oligotrophic
Catchment area5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Surface area54 ha (130 acres)
Max. depth18 m (59 ft)
Surface elevation1,891 m (6,204 ft)

See also

  • Media related to Melchsee at Wikimedia Commons


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