Lake Obersee (Königssee) EarthCache
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Lake Obersee (Königssee)
The Königssee is a lake located in the extreme southeast of the
German State of Bavaria (Bayern), near the German-Austrian Border.
Lying near the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden in the municipality
of Schönau am Königsee, just south of the Austrian city Salzburg in
the German Alps, the Königssee is the third deepest lake in
Germany. The lake was formed by glaciers during the last ice age.
It is 7.7 kilometers long and about 1.7 kilometers across at its
widest point. Except at its outlet, the Königsseer Ache at the
village of Königssee, the lake is surrounded by steeply rising
flanks of alpine mountains (2.000 m), including the fabled
Watzmann.
The Obersee was a part of the Königssee until something has
happened. Today the Obersee is one of the most beautiful lakes in
the alps. It is surrounded by the mountains.
Your task
Go to N47° 30.797' E12° 59.854' - this point is located on
the way between the Fischunkel Alm and the Obersee. There, I want
you to make a photo of you and your GPS with the Oberssee in the
background. (Please use a similar perspective as shown in the
picture below.)
Then, please answer the following two questions and send me the
answers via the contact form:
1) What has happened to create the Obersee out of
a part of the Königssee? To answer this question, I suggest to go
to one of the national park information centers - there you will
find the information in a flyer or just ask the clerk at the
information desk...
2) On the lake-side of the Fischunkelalm the is a
holy cross (see picture) - please send me the right year witten on
this table at the both marked positions?
You can log at once after sending me your answers. If there are any
problem with your answers, I will contact you. A photo of you at
the location is optional but highly appreciated.
Wish you a nice walk to the mountain scenery! |
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