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Lake Sella

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  • Location: Airolo, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland

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    September 18, 2022

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    The reservoir can be reached via the Gotthard Pass. From the Ospizio, a small mountain road leads about 2.5 km to the dam.
    It is located to the east at the foot of Monte Prosa.
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    July 10, 2018

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    The Sella artificial lake can be reached in 45 minutes from the Gotthard pass.
    On well-marked path, starting from the National Museum, head towards the Forte Ospizio Museum to reach the Sella lake.
    Inaugurated in 1947, it has a height of 36 meters and the crown is 334 meters long.
    This tour can be easy done in summer months starting from June.

    September 1, 2020

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    Lago della Sella is located in the Airolo area in the canton of Ticino. The reservoir is located east of the Gotthard Pass at an altitude of 2255 meters above sea level. The lake is around 1.3km long, up to 400m wide and is dammed in the southern part by a 36m high dam.
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    Lake Sella from the Gotthard Pass – loop

    9.36km

    02:45

    270m

    270m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hike the difficult Piz Giübin and Lago della Sella Loop, a 10.3-mile route with 2553 feet of gain and stunning alpine views.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 2,330 m

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    Location: Airolo, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland

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