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Reservoir in Obwalden
Wichelsee
Wichelsee is located in Canton of ObwaldenWichelseeWichelseeShow map of Canton of ObwaldenWichelsee is located in Canton of BernWichelseeWichelseeShow map of Canton of BernWichelsee is located in SwitzerlandWichelseeWichelseeShow map of SwitzerlandWichelsee is located in AlpsWichelseeWichelseeShow map of Alps
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.

References

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


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