Schaalsee
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| Schaalsee | |
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| Location | Schleswig-Holstein |
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| Primary outflows | Schaalsee-Kanal, Schaale |
| Catchment area | 180 km² |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Surface area | 23.5 km² |
| Average depth | 17 m |
| Max. depth | 71.5 m |
| Residence time (of lake water) | 5 to 10 years |
| Surface elevation | 35 m |
| Islands | (Kampenwerder, Stintenburginsel, Rethwiese) |
| Settlements | Zarrentin am Schaalsee |
Schaalsee is a 24 km² lake in Germany. It forms part of the border between Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The city of Zarrentin is located on its southern shores.
It was declared a biosphere reserve in 2000 (309 km²).
[edit] External links
- Schaalsee (German)
- Biosphärenreservat Schaalsee (German)
