Oeschinen Lake is a lake in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, 4 kilometres east of Kandersteg in the Oeschinen valley. At an elevation of 1,578 metres, it has a surface area of 1.1147 square kilometres. Its maximum depth is 56 metres.
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🌲 Nature reserve spots ❄️ Glacial landform spots ⛰️ Hill station spots ⛰️ Mountain spots ⛰️ Mountain range spots 🌲 Forest spots 🌲 Tropical and subtropical coniferous forests spots ❄️ Glacial lake spotsThe Oeschinen Lake is classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site and is recognised by many as the most stunning mountain lake in the Alps. It lies on the top of Kandersteg and is an untouched mountain lake fed by the glacial streams of the three-thousand-metre peaks Blüemlisalp, Oeschinenhorn, Fründenhorn and Doldenhorn. Water rats, nature lovers and hikers all make the most of this place. During the summer Recreation, pleasure and fun Hire a rowing boat and explore the lake on a romantic boat trip or cast your line. Maybe you'll get lucky and land a fish. Whether hiking, tobogganing or on the blue wonderland: Let your soul dangle and enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains of the Blüemlisalp group. During the winter Sun, snow and fun Enchanted by the white glow. Take in the refreshing mountain air with a rapid descent on skis - kids can have a great fun in Oeschiland and learn their first steps on the boards - or let your soul hang with winter hiking and ice walking. While ice fishing you can also admire the breathtaking view of the mountains of the Blüemlisalp group.
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