Gelmersee

Infobox lake
lake_name = Gelmersee
image_lake = Gelmersee.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
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location = Grimsel, Bernese Oberland
coords = coord|46|36|58|N|8|19|56|E|source:dewiki_type:waterbody_region:CH-BE|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow =
outflow =
catchment = 16.0 km²
basin_countries = Switzerland
length =
width =
area = 0.645 km²
depth =
max-depth = 48 m
volume = 13 mio m³
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = 1,850 m
islands =
cities =

Gelmersee (or Lake Gelmer) is a lake in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The hydroelectric reservoir was built at the same time as Grimselsee. The reservoir's volume is 13 million m³ and its surface area 0.645 km².

The lake may be reached by Gelmerbahn from Handegg at 1,412 m. The funicular's track with a length of 1,028 m has a maximum inclination of 106%.

External links

* [http://www.grimselwelt.ch/railway/gelmerbahn-en Lake Gelmer]