Vordersee
| Vordersee | |
|---|---|
 The Vordersee (right) with its dam | |
| Location | Valais |
| Coordinates | 46°26′29″N 8°06′20″E / 46.44139°N 8.10556°E |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface area | 0.062 km²[1] |
| Surface elevation | 2,360 m[2] |
The Vordersee (also named Märjelen-Stausee) is a reservoir located east of the Aletsch Glacier, between the Strahlhorn and the Eggishorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.062 km² and is located at 2,360 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Fieschertal.
References
- ↑ Area retrieved from Google Earth (July 2013)
- ↑ Height retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps
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