Lake Hopschu
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| Lake Hopschu | |
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| Hopschusee (German) | |
| File:Hopschusee and Hübschhorn.jpg Lake Hopschu at 2018 m with Mount Hübschhorn | |
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| Location | Simplon Pass, Valais |
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| Primary outflows | Hpschu → Taferna → Saltina → Rhône → Mediterranean Sea |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface area | 1.5 ha (3.7 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 2,018 m (6,621 ft) |
| Location | |
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Lake Hopschu (German: Hopschusee) is a lake near Simplon Pass in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.[1][2] Lake Hopschu is located in the area of the municipality of Simplon under the eastern flank of the Tochuhorn and directly on the watershed between the Rhone and the Po.[3] Lake Hopschu is situated in a protected high bog.[4]
Half a kilometer south-east of the lake, the symbol of the Simplon is the Stone Eagle monument, which was erected during World War II as a symbol for border protection and to commemorate active service by Mountain Brigade 11.[5][6] The settlement Alp Hopsche[7] is 140 meters southwest of Lake Hopschu. The buildings on the alp are now mainly used as holiday homes in summer.
Photos
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Lake Hopschu and Mount Fletschhorn in summer time.
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Lake Hopschu and settlement Alp Hopsche
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References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Hopschusee on Map of Swisstopo
- ^ Schweizersee (Swiss lake) Internet Page
- ^ Snowshoe trail on map of Simplon Tourism along Lake Hopschu
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