Gelmersee
| Gelmersee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Grimsel, Bernese Oberland |
| Coordinates | 46°36′58″N 8°19′56″E / 46.61611°N 8.33222°ECoordinates: 46°36′58″N 8°19′56″E / 46.61611°N 8.33222°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | 16.0 km² |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface area | 0.645 km² |
| Max. depth | 48 m |
| Water volume | 13 mio m³ |
| Surface elevation | 1,850 m |
Gelmersee (or Lake Gelmer) is a reservoir in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The hydroelectric reservoir was built at the same time as Grimselsee, and is operated by Kraftwerke Oberhasli. The reservoir's volume is 13 million m³ and its surface area 0.645 km².
The reservoir may be reached by the Gelmerbahn from Handegg, Guttannen at 1,412 m. The funicular's track with a length of 1,028 m has a maximum inclination of 106%.
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