Triftsee

#632 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Triftsee is a lake in the Urner Alps near Gadmen in the canton of Berne, Switzerland. It was formed recently by the melting of the lower part of Trift Glacier. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5787 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°41'24"N, 8°21'32"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Triftsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trift Bridge, Steinsee, Gwächtenhorn, Dammastock.

~1680 ftN
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Trift Bridge
9 min walk • Suspended amidst the Swiss Alps, the Trift Bridge holds the title of one of the most spectacular pedestrian suspension bridges within the heart of Switzerland. Towering at an impressive height of 100 meters and extending 170 meters across the Triftsee Lake, the bridge...
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Steinsee
110 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Switzerland, Steinsee is a picturesque lake that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Known for its crystal-clear waters and the stunning mountainous backdrop, Steinsee is a hidden gem for nature...
2.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gwächtenhorn
66 min walk • The Gwächtenhorn is a 3,420 metres high mountain in the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlooks the Stein Glacier and the Susten Pass on its north side and the Chelen Glacier on its south side.
4.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dammastock
111 min walk • The Dammastock is the highest mountain in the Urner Alps in Switzerland and is part of the Winterberg massif. Its summit ridge forms the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais. It is the highest summit in the canton of Uri.
1.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Giglistock
49 min walk • The Giglistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located south of Gadmen in the Bernese Oberland.
3.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Eggstock
98 min walk • The Eggstock, is a minor prominence of the Uri Alps, forming the northern pillar of the Dammastock on the border between the cantons of Valais and Uri. The tripoint between the cantons of Bern, Valais and Uri is located 600 m west of the summit.
1.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinter Tierberg
48 min walk • The Hinter Tierberg is a 3,445 metres high mountain in the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlooks the Trift Glacier on its west side and the Chelen Glacier on its east side. The massif of the Tierberg consists of several mountains, they are: Vorder Tierberg, Mittler Tierberg and Hinter Tierberg.
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Trift Glacier
60 min walk • The Trift Glacier is a 5 km long glacier in the Urner Alps near Gadmen, in the extreme east of the canton Berne in Switzerland.
2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Steinhüshorn
52 min walk • The Steinhüshorn is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Guttannen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies north of the Diechterhorn and west of the Trift Glacier.
4.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schneestock
107 min walk • The Schneestock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Uri. It lies north of the Dammastock, between the Rhone Glacier and the Damma Glacier.
3.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Stein Glacier
85 min walk • The Stein Glacier is a 4 km long glacier situated in the Urner Alps in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 6.06 km².