Riffelsee
Riffelsee | |
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Fish in Riffelsee with Matterhorn behind | |
Location | Zermatt, Valais |
Coordinates | 45°59′0″N 7°45′44″E / 45.98333°N 7.76222°ECoordinates: 45°59′0″N 7°45′44″E / 45.98333°N 7.76222°E |
Catchment area | 0.2 km² |
Basin countries | Switzerland |
Surface area | 0.45 ha |
Max. depth | 4 m |
Surface elevation | 2757 m |
Riffelsee is an alpine lake above the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It lies below the Riffelhorn at an elevation of 2757 m, and has a surface area of 0.45 ha. The lake can be reached from Rotenboden railway station (2815 m) on the Gornergratbahn mountain railway.
External links
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