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Hohe Tauern | Maltatal with Kölnbreinspeicher

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The 200 m high concrete arch dam in the centre of this photo impounds the uppermost of a sequence of hydropower reservoirs in the Malta valley. It was built in the period 1971-1978. The level of the reservoir is much lower than the maximum of 1902 m asl. Panoramic view in SW direction to Ankogel (3252 m) in the central background.