Schwarzsee (Zermatt)
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| Location | Zermatt, Valais |
| Coordinates | 45°59′28″N 7°42′25″E / 45.99111°N 7.70694°ECoordinates: 45°59′28″N 7°42′25″E / 45.99111°N 7.70694°E |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface area | 0.5 ha |
| Surface elevation | 2552 m |
Schwarzsee (literally "Black Lake") is a lake at Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is located below Matterhorn at an elevation of 2,552 m.
Matterhorn from Schwarzee Paradise
Its surface area is 0.5 ha. A chapel dedicated to Mary of the Snows borders the lake (Kapelle "Maria zum Schnee").
Gornergrat from Schwarzee Paradise
The lake lends its name to the mountain ridge (2,583 m) above (45°59′29″N 7°42′35″E / 45.99139°N 7.70972°E). It can be reached by cable car from Zermatt.
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