Vordersee

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.

LocationValais

Coordinates46°26′29″N 8°06′20″E

BasincountriesSwitzerland

Surface area6.2 ha (15 acres)^[1]

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Vordersee
The Vordersee (right) with its dam
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Location	Valais
Coordinates	46°26′29″N 8°06′20″E
Basin countries	Switzerland
Surface area	6.2 ha (15 acres)[1]
Surface elevation	2,360 m (7,740 ft)[2]
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