Rifflsee
Moraine-dammed lake in Tyrol, Austria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rifflsee is a lake of Tyrol, Austria.[2] It is the largest lake in the Ötztal Alps. The mountain lake is located in the Kaunergrat west of the Pitztal and is a typical moraine reservoir. The lake fills an extensive valley, the glacier-turbid water looks greenish. It is framed in the north and west by rugged peaks of the Kaunergrat, particularly striking are Seekogel and Rostizkogel. In sunny and warm weather, a considerable amount of melt water is supplied by the Seekarles, Loch, and Rifflferner.
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Location | Tyrol, Austria |
Coordinates | 46°57′57″N 10°50′52″E |
Type | Moraine-dammed lake |
Max. length | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
Max. width | 0.4 km (0.25 mi) |
Surface area | 27 ha (67 acres) |
Surface elevation | 2,232 m (7,323 ft) |
References | [1] |
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An alpine club hut called the Rifflseehütte is located nearby.