Blausee, Mountain lake in Mitholz, Switzerland.
Blausee is a mountain lake in Switzerland with turquoise-blue water situated within a nature preserve of around 20 hectares in the Bernese Alps. The basin is surrounded by forest paths and sits at 887 meters elevation, where the clear water shows the geology of the alpine landscape.
The body of water formed when a landslide from Fisistock pushed massive ice blocks from the Kandersteg Glacier into the valley below. This geological shift left a depression that gradually filled with water, creating the lake we see today.
The lake serves as a gathering place for hikers and families exploring the forested surroundings, where visitors experience the mountain landscape as local people do. The setting draws those seeking connection with nature in a quiet mountain environment.
The site is easy to reach and offers walking paths suitable for different fitness levels around the water. Visitors should bring weather-appropriate clothing, as the mountain setting brings rapid weather changes.
A special attraction is a glass-bottom boat ride that offers views into the underwater world below. The lake reaches depths of around 10 meters, revealing a hidden dimension that few visitors expect to see.
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