Sperillen

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Sperillen
looking north west
Location Ringerike, Buskerud
Coordinates 60°28′N 10°03′E / 60.467°N 10.05°E / 60.467; 10.05Coordinates: 60°28′N 10°03′E / 60.467°N 10.05°E / 60.467; 10.05
Primary inflows Begna, Urula
Basin countries Norway
Surface area 37 km²
Max. depth 123 m
Water volume 13 km³
Surface elevation 150 m
Sperillen, looking south east

Sperillen is Norway's 33rd largest lake.

Sperillen is located in Ådal in Ringerike municipality in the county of Buskerud. The lake has an area of 37 km², has a volume of 13 km³[citation needed], is 123 meters deep at its deepest, and lies 150 meters above sea level

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. Common species are whitefish, char, European perch and trout.


Personal tools
Namespaces
Variants
Actions
Navigation
Interaction
Toolbox
Print/export
Languages