Grimsel Pass
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| Grimsel Pass | |
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 View from the pass on Grimselsee, Grimsel Hospice and Räterichsbodensee |
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| Elevation | 2165 m. |
| Location |  Switzerland |
| Range | Alps |
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Grimsel Pass (German: Grimselpass) (el. 2165 m.) is a Swiss high mountain pass between the valley of the Rhone River in the canton of Valais and the Haslital (upper valley of the Aar river) in the canton of Bern.
It is located near the source of the Rhone at the Rhone Glacier. Also in the area is the Grimsel Test Site (http://www.grimsel.com).
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[edit] Skating
The Grimselpass is often visited by skaters. On this photo you can see a skater Assanee Meguid, skating on the Grimselpass.
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