Wichelsee
| Wichelsee | |
|---|---|
| Location | Obwalden |
| Coordinates | 46°55′10″N 8°16′21″E / 46.91944°N 8.27250°ECoordinates: 46°55′10″N 8°16′21″E / 46.91944°N 8.27250°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface area | 0.22 km² |
| Water volume | 0.4 mio m³ |
| Surface elevation | 459 m |
Wichelsee is a lake in Obwalden, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.22 km². 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.
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