The picturesque lake Körbersee is east of the village Schröcken at 1600 m amsl in Austria. It lies within the "Lechtaler" Alps in Vorarlberg. The lake can only be reached on foot; estimated walking time 45 minutes.[1]
Körbersee & Kalbelesee | |
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Location | Vorarlberg |
Coordinates | 47°15′09″N 10°06′32″E / 47.25250°N 10.10889°E |
Type | mountain lakes |
Basin countries | Austria |
Max. length | 250 m (820 ft) |
Max. width | 200 m (660 ft) |
Surface area | ~ 5 ha (12 acres) |
Shore length1 | natural shore with alpine meadows |
Settlements | Schröcken in Vorarlberg |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
With a surface of ~ 5 ha it is a smaller lake in the province. The water possesses excellent drinking water quality and gives a protected living space to fishes and rare plants. The mighty "Widderstein" mount is reflected by the clear, cold water and is a remarkable view for hikers. Near the lake alpine economy can be found; perfect for small snacks.
A little bit deeper is another lake called "Kalbelesee". Its data are almost identical with the Körbersee. The whole lake area is a nature reserve.
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