Seealpsee
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Seealpsee is a lake
in the Alpstein
range of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland
. At an elevation of 1,143.2 m, the surface area is 13.6 hectares. The lake can be reached by foot from Wasserauen or from Ebenalp
. A network of routes around Ebenalp connects Seealpsee with other notable sights in the Appenzell Alps
, such as the Wildkirchli
and Säntis
.
The Berggasthaus Forelle am Seealpsee, with a large open air terrace, dominates the western end of the lake.
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 Alpstein
Alpstein
The Alpstein are a subgroup of the Appenzell Alps in Switzerland. The Alpstein massif is in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St...
range of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, 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....
. At an elevation of 1,143.2 m, the surface area is 13.6 hectares. The lake can be reached by foot from Wasserauen or from Ebenalp
Ebenalp
The Ebenalp is the northernmost summit of the Appenzell Alps. The mountain is a popular hiking destination and has been accessible by cable car from Wasserauen since 1955. Ebenalp attracts up to 200,000 visitors each year....
. A network of routes around Ebenalp connects Seealpsee with other notable sights in the Appenzell Alps
Appenzell Alps
The Appenzell Alps are a mountain range in Switzerland on the northern edge of the Alps. They extend into the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and St...
, such as the Wildkirchli
Wildkirchli
Wildkirchli is the name of a system of three caves in the Alpstein massif of Appenzell, Switzerland.They are notable for the traces of paleolithic habitation discovered in 1940 by Emil Bächler , dating to ca. 50,000 to 30,000 BP. Even earlier are remnants of cave bears found in the caves, dating...
and Säntis
Säntis
At 2,502.9 meters above sea level, Säntis is the tallest mountain in the Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland. The mountain is a highly visible landmark thanks to its exposed northerly location within the Alpstein massif. As a consequence, houses called Säntisblick can be found in regions...
.
The Berggasthaus Forelle am Seealpsee, with a large open air terrace, dominates the western end of the lake.