Voralpsee
Lake Alpine lake in St. Gallen, scenic mountain setting
Voralpsee sits above the Rhine valley in Canton St. Gallen as an alpine lake with walking paths and mountain pastures; visitors hike the shore, pass dairy farms and use it as a base for longer ridge walks.
Voralpsee is an alpine lake in the Canton of St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland. It is one of several small mountain lakes in the Swiss Alps within that canton.
The lake sits in an alpine setting and is reached from local mountain trails and roads. It is visited for short mountain walks and local outdoor recreation rather than as a large lowland tourist destination.
There is no widely published single founding or construction date for the lake; it is a natural alpine lake rather than a modern engineered reservoir. Its use has been primarily recreational and local in character.
Geographically the lake lies in eastern Switzerland within the St. Gallen alpine area. The supplied coordinates place it in the upland alpine zone of the canton.
How to Get to Voralpsee #
Approach from local mountain roads near the canton of St. Gallen; trailheads and alpine paths are clearly marked from nearby villages. Use regional transit to the nearest village and continue on foot.
Tips for Visiting Voralpsee #
- Bring water and a small picnic - the lake is a peaceful spot for a quiet afternoon away from town.
- The refuge hut near the lake is staffed seasonally; check local alpine services for current opening times.
- Fishing may be permitted with a local license - enquire at the nearby trailheads.
Best Time to Visit Voralpsee #
Summer is best for hiking and lake access; winter requires alpine experience and equipment.
Weather & Climate near Voralpsee #
Voralpsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1564 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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