Turtmannsee

#1303 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Turtmannsee is a reservoir located south of Gruben/Meiden at the foot of the Turtmann Glacier, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.092 km² and is located at 2,177 metres above sea level. It is split between the municipalities of Oberems and Turtmann-Unterems. Just above the Turtmannsee lies a smaller reservoir. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7133 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°10'7"N, 7°41'35"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Zinal, Weisshorn, Bishorn, Tracuit Hut.

3.9 miSW
Village, Winter sport, Ski area
Zinal
100 min walk • Nestled within the majestic Swiss Alps lies the charming village of Zinal, a hidden gem in the renowned ski area of Val d'Anniviers. This picturesque destination is a skier's paradise, offering a serene escape from the bustling crowds found in some of the larger...
4.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weisshorn
122 min walk • Rising majestically above the Swiss canton of Valais, the Weisshorn stands as a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,506 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in Switzerland.
3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bishorn
94 min walk • Bishorn, Switzerland, is an alpine marvel that beckons climbers from around the globe. Located in the Pennine Alps, this mountain stands at an impressive 4,153 meters, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the region.
2.7 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Tracuit Hut
70 min walk • The Tracuit Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Zinal in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at an elevation of 3,256 metres above sea level, at the Tracuit Pass, between Les Diablons and the Tête de Milon in the Pennine Alps.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Barrhorn
55 min walk • The Barrhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps.
5.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corne de Sorebois
133 min walk • The Corne de Sorebois is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It is located near Zinal in Valais. Sorebois is the name of an alpine pasture on the east slopes of the mountain.
3.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brunegghorn
100 min walk • The Brunegghorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Mattertal in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Weisshorn group. On the west side of the mountain flows the Brunegg Glacier.
2.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Les Diablons
54 min walk • Les Diablons are a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zinal in the canton of Valais. They lie between the valleys of Anniviers and Turtmann on the subrange of the Pennine Alps that culminates at the Weisshorn.
3.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Toûno
87 min walk • Le Toûno is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais. It lies within the Val d'Anniviers, west of the Pointe de Tourtemagne. The summit can be accessed via a trail on the south side of the mountain from Saint-Luc.
4.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schwarzhorn
115 min walk • The Schwarzhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking the Augstbord Pass in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range between the Turtmanntal and the Mattertal.
4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Steitalhorn
103 min walk • The Steitalhorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located west of Embd in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Augstbord Pass, on the range between the Turtmanntal and the Mattertal, although its summit is within the Mattertal.