Melchsee Explained

Melchsee
Location:Obwalden
Coords:46.7725°N 8.2725°W
Type:reservoir, natural lake, oligotrophic
Catchment:5.9km2
Basin Countries:Switzerland
Area:54ha
Max-Depth:18m (59feet)
Elevation:1891m (6,204feet)
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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 54ha.

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