alpine lake
High-elevation water body
A lake located at high elevation in mountainous terrain, typically formed by glacial activity.
Alpine lakes are characterized by cold, clear water and rocky surroundings above the tree line: We hiked three hours to reach the alpine lake.
The term appears frequently in outdoor recreation and ecology contexts.
- cirqueGlacier-carved mountain basin
- tarnGlacial mountain pool
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
- troutFreshwater game fish
- mountain rangeSeries of connected peaks
moraine · turquoise · treeline · watershed · glacial flour · hiking trails · snowmelt · valley · rocky shoreline · moss · kayaking · algae · water clarity · pristine waters · cold water · ice cold · evaporation · mirrored
- Slovenian Alpsglacial lakes, mountain huts, glacial valley, glacial valleys, limestone cliffs
- freshwaterponds, river water, creek, brook, pond life
- mountain featurespeaks, peak, ridges, summit, slopes
- mountain scenerypeak, summit, ridge, snow cap, cliff edge
- mountain terrainpeak, ridge, slope, gorge, pass
- Mountain Tourismcable car, chairlift, chalet, gondola, lodge
alpine lakecoastal lagoon
Shallow water separated from sea
desert oasis · tidal pool · swamp · bayou · coastal marsh
alpine lakeman-made lake
Artificially created water body
reservoir · retention pond · impoundment · swimming pool · water tank
alpine lakehot spring
Naturally heated groundwater basin
ocean · sea · salt lake · warm spring · Dead Sea