Grimsel pass

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View from the pass on Grimselsee, Grimsel Hospice und Räterichsbodensee

The Grimsel Pass (German: Grimselpass) is a Swiss alpine pass between the valley of the Rhone River (Canton of Valais) and the Haslital (upper valley of the Aar river) in Canton of Berne, at [46°33.72′N 8°20.34′E].

It is located near the source of the Rhone at the Rhone Glacier. Also in the area is the world famous Grimsel Test Site (http://www.grimsel.com).

Map of the reservoirs on the Bernese side below Grimsel Pass

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