Seealpsee
Lake in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seealpsee is a lake in the Alpstein range of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. At an elevation of 1,143.2 m, the surface area is 13.6 hectares (34 acres). The lake can be reached by foot from Wasserauen or from Ebenalp. It is a popular tourist destination. A network of routes around Ebenalp connects Seealpsee with other notable sights in the Appenzell Alps, such as the Wildkirchli and Säntis. The Seealpsee provides hydroelectric power and drinking water to the town of Appenzell through the Kraftwerk Seealpsee-Wasserauen , which is run by the Feuerschaugemeinde.[1]
Seealpsee | |
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Location | Appenzell Innerrhoden |
Coordinates | 47°16′8″N 9°24′0″E |
Primary inflows | Schwendibach |
Primary outflows | Schwendibach |
Basin countries | Switzerland |
Surface area | 13.6 ha (34 acres) |
Max. depth | 15 m (49 ft) |
Surface elevation | 1,143.2 m (3,751 ft) |
The Berggasthaus Forelle am Seealpsee, with a large open air terrace, dominates the western end of the lake.
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