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Vordersee
Lake in Switzerland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vordersee (also named Märjelen-Stausee) is a reservoir located east of the Aletsch Glacier, between the Strahlhorn and the Eggishorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.062 km² and is located at 2,360 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Fieschertal.
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Vordersee | |
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![]() The Vordersee (right) with its dam | |
Location | Valais |
Coordinates | 46°26′29″N 8°06′20″E |
Basin countries | Switzerland |
Surface area | 6.2 ha (15 acres)[1] |
Surface elevation | 2,360 m (7,740 ft)[2] |
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