Bachalpsee
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| Bach (alp) lake on the First above Grindelwald | ||
| Geographical location |
Bernese Alps Bern Switzerland 
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| Tributaries | several streams | |
| Drain | Milibach | |
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| Coordinates | 644 593 / 168862 | |
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| Altitude above sea level | 2265 m above sea level M. | |
| surface | 8.03 ha | |
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The Bachalpsee - the widely used name for the Bachsee - is a picturesque, small mountain lake on the First above Grindelwald in the Bernese Alps . It is located at 2265 m above sea level. M. and consists of two parts, separated by a small natural dam, the lower part of which is seven meters lower. From its bank there is a wonderful panorama of the mountains further south, covered with eternal ice, including the Wetterhorn ( 3692 m ), Schreckhorn ( 4078 m ) and Finsteraarhorn ( 4274 m ). The area around the lake is a moorland of national importance, through which the Mühlebach meanders. The diverse flora is explained on a nature trail.
The hike from First to Bachalpsee is one of the most popular hikes in the region and is part of the First - Faulhorn - Schynige Platte hiking route .
The Milibach flows from the Bachalpsee over the Bachläger waterfall into the Schwarze Lütschine .
Web links
- http://www.alpen-panoramen.de/panorama.php?pid=1991&srch=bachalpsee
- Bachalpsee on the ETHorama platform