Rosensee - Leuk, VS, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 46° 17.898 E 007° 35.004
32T E 390900 N 5128166
The largest of the lakes in the nature reserve Pfynwald west of Leuk.
Waymark Code: WM17R89
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 03/27/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tmob
Views: 3

EN: Lake Rosensee is located in the middle of the Pfynwald nature reserve to the west of the municipality of Leuk. It is about 50 meters wide and about 200 meters long. Most of the shore is overgrown with reeds. Besides many swimming birds and fish, there are also 26 dragonfly species and six amphibian species at the lake.

A hiking trail leads along its eastern shore.


DE: Der Rosensee befindet sich mitten im Naturschutzgebiet Pfynwald westlich der Gemeinde Leuk. Er ist rund 50 Meter breit und etwa 200 Meter lang. Der grösste Teil des Ufers ist mit Schilf bewachsen. Neben vielen Schwimmvögeln und Fischen gibt es an dem See auch 26 Libellenarten und sechs Lurcharten.

An seinem östliche Ufer führt ein Wanderweg vorbei.
Lake Type: Tectonic lake

Coordinates location: the hiking trail on its eastern shore

Max. Length: 200 m

Max. Width: 50 m

Max. Depth: unknown

Surface area: about 5000 sq m

Website: [Web Link]

Parking / trail head: Not Listed

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