Albigna lake

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Albigna Lake is a reservoir in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It is located in the municipality of Vicosoprano at an elevation of 2,163 metres on the southwest side of the Bregaglia valley, northeast of Pizzo Cacciabella. The lake has a surface area of 1.13 square kilometres. Its outflow, the Albigna River, is a left tributary of the Mera River. ()

Local name: Albignasee Maximum depth: 354 ftElevation: 7096 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°19'43"N, 9°38'53"E

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GraubündenSwitzerland

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Albigna lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lägh da Cavloc, Castelmur Castle, Piz Badile, Monte del Forno.

4.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lägh da Cavloc
114 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Lägh da Cavloc is a serene mountain lake that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This alpine gem, located in the canton of Graubünden, is a pristine example of nature's beauty, with...
3.3 miW
Museum, Forts and castles
Castelmur Castle
84 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Swiss Alps, Castelmur Castle stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural heritage of Switzerland. This storied castle, located in the canton of Graubünden, dates back to the 12th century, with significant...
3.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Badile
95 min walk • Piz Badile is a mountain of the Bregaglia range in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and the Italian region of Lombardy. The border between the two countries runs along the summit ridge.
3.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte del Forno
95 min walk • Monte del Forno is a mountain in the Bregaglia Range, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. On its western side it overlooks the Forno Glacier.
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lägh da Bitabergh
118 min walk • Lägh da Bitabergh is a lake near Maloja Pass in Val Bregaglia, Grisons, Switzerland.
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Cengalo
82 min walk • Piz Cengalo is a mountain in the Bregaglia range of the Alps on the border between the Swiss canton of Graubünden and Italy. The first ascent of the mountain was by D. W. Freshfield and C. Comyns Tucker with guide F. Dévouassoud on 25 July 1866. The name 'Cengalo' derives from Tschingel, meaning girdle. On 28 December 2011 c.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sciora Dadent
64 min walk • The Sciora Dadent is a mountain in the Bregaglia Range of the Alps, located south of Vicosoprano in the canton of Graubünden. It is the highest and southernmost summit of the Sciora group.
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz da la Margna
137 min walk • Piz da la Margna is a mountain in the Bernina Range of the Alps, overlooking Lake Sils in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It lies to the south-east of the Maloja Pass at the south-western end of the Engadin valley.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Cacciabella
25 min walk • Piz Cacciabella is a mountain in the Bregaglia Range of the Alps, overlooking Vicosoprano in the canton of Graubünden. It is the northernmost summit of the range between the valleys of Bondasca and Albigna.
5.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gletscherhorn
149 min walk • The Gletscherhorn is a mountain of the Oberhalbstein Alps, located between the valleys of Bergalga and Maroz, in the canton of Graubünden. It is situated north-west of Piz Duan.
5.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Maloja Pass
141 min walk • Maloja Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden, linking the Engadine with the Val Bregaglia, still in Switzerland and Chiavenna in Italy. It marks the divide between the Danube and Po watersheds. Lägh da Bitabergh is near the pass.