Wichelsee
Wichelsee is located in Canton of Obwalden
Wichelsee
Wichelsee
Wichelsee is located in Canton of Bern
Wichelsee
Wichelsee
Wichelsee is located in Switzerland
Wichelsee
Wichelsee
Wichelsee is located in Alps
Wichelsee
Wichelsee
LocationObwalden
Coordinates46°55′10″N 8°16′21″E / 46.91944°N 8.27250°E / 46.91944; 8.27250
Typereservoir
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Surface area22 ha (54 acres)
Water volume0.4 million cubic metres (320 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation459 m (1,506 ft)

Wichelsee is a lake in Obwalden, Switzerland. Its surface area is 22 ha (54 acres). The reservoir is located in the municipalities of Alpnach and Sarnen. It formed after the Sarner Aa was dammed in 1955. The area around the lake was protected in 2005.[1]

References

  1. Wichelsee - Outdoor Active Travel Guide Report (In German)


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