Seealpsee is a lake in the Alpstein range of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. At an elevation of 1,143.2 m, the surface area is 13.6 hectares (34 acres). The lake can be reached by foot from Wasserauen or from Ebenalp. It is a popular tourist destination. A network of routes around Ebenalp connects Seealpsee with other notable sights in the Appenzell Alps, such as the Wildkirchli and Säntis. The Seealpsee provides hydroelectric power and drinking water to the town of Appenzell through the Kraftwerk Seealpsee-Wasserauen [de], which is run by the Feuerschaugemeinde.[1]

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Seealpsee is located in Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden
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Seealpsee is located in Switzerland
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Seealpsee is located in Alps
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LocationAppenzell Innerrhoden
Coordinates47°16′8″N 9°24′0″E / 47.26889°N 9.40000°E / 47.26889; 9.40000
Primary inflowsSchwendibach
Primary outflowsSchwendibach
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Surface area13.6 ha (34 acres)
Max. depth15 m (49 ft)
Surface elevation1,143.2 m (3,751 ft)
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The Berggasthaus Forelle am Seealpsee, with a large open air terrace, dominates the western end of the lake.

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  1. ^ "Über uns". Feuerschaugemeinde Appenzell (in German). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
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