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View of Gibidum Reservoir

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View of Gibidum Reservoir

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Location: Bitsch, Östlich Raron, Östlich Raron, Valais, Switzerland

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2. Gibidum Dam – View of Gibidum Reservoir loop from Blatten b. Naters

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3. Aletsch Forest – Massa Suspension Bridge loop from Blatten b. Naters

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Volker Rump 🌲〽️

July 28, 2021

View from the steep ascent or descent from or to Riederalp

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Manja

September 3, 2022

Its capacity is around 8.8 million cubic meters of water and the arch dam is 120 meters high. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 104 meters and it has an area of 21 hectares (about 29 football pitches) and was completed in 1967. It is fed by meltwater from the Great Aletsch Glacier and other mountain streams. The special feature of the Gibidum reservoir is that around 65% of its catchment area is glaciated. The water is therefore rich in sediments, which leads to severe wear and tear on the turbine wheels of the power plant. For this reason, the entire reservoir is flushed annually. Production is interrupted for two to three days for this.

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Location: Bitsch, Östlich Raron, Östlich Raron, Valais, Switzerland

View of Gibidum Reservoir

1. Aletsch Forest Nature Reserve – Massa Suspension Bridge loop from Greich

2. Gibidum Dam – View of Gibidum Reservoir loop from Blatten b. Naters

3. Aletsch Forest – Massa Suspension Bridge loop from Blatten b. Naters

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