Schwarzsee (Oberems)
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Schwarzsee is a mountain lake
in the canton of Valais
, Switzerland
. It is located at an elevation of 2611 m, below Bella Tola
(3025 m) and Brunnethorn
(2952 m), above the Turtmanntal. It is part of the municipality of Oberems
.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in the canton of Valais
Valais
The Valais is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland in the southwestern part of the country, around the valley of the Rhône from its headwaters to Lake Geneva, separating the Pennine Alps from the Bernese Alps. The canton is one of the drier parts of Switzerland in its central Rhône valley...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. It is located at an elevation of 2611 m, below Bella Tola
Bella Tola
The Bella Tola is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais near Sant Luc....
(3025 m) and Brunnethorn
Brunnethorn
The Brunnethorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland.-External links:*...
(2952 m), above the Turtmanntal. It is part of the municipality of Oberems
Oberems
Oberems is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberems has an area, , of . Of this area, 15.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 13.5% is forested...
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