Sperillen
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| Sperillen | |
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| North west look of the lake | |
| Location | Ringerike, Buskerud |
| Coordinates | 60°28′N 10°03′E / 60.467°N 10.050°ECoordinates: 60°28′N 10°03′E / 60.467°N 10.050°E |
| Primary inflows | Begna, Urula |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Surface area | 37 km² |
| Max. depth | 123 m |
| Water volume | 13 km³ |
| Surface elevation | 150 m |
Sperillen is Norway a lake in Ådal in Ringerike municipality in the county of Buskerud. The lake has an area of 37 km², is 108 meters deep at its deepest, and lies 150 meters above sea level.[1]
The rivers Begna from the valley of Begnadalen and Urula from the valley of Hedalen flow into the lake from the north. At south, a hydro-electric power station is located at Ringmoen. The lake is well known for its fisheries, and the lake is one of the few with a commercial fishery.[2] Common species are whitefish, char, European perch and trout.
European route E16 follows the east side of the lake.[1]
The name is derived from norse Sperðill which means "tale" and probably refers to the elongated form of the lake.[1]
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