Rotsee
| Rotsee | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Canton of Lucerne |
| Coordinates | 47°04′11″N 8°18′51″E / 47.06972°N 8.31417°E |
| Primary outflows | Ron |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Max. length | 2.5 km |
| Max. width | 0.3 km |
| Surface area | 0.48 km² |
| Max. depth | 16 m |
| Surface elevation | 419 m |
| Settlements | Lucerne, Ebikon |
The Rotsee is a natural rowing lake on the northern edge of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) long with virtually no current and protected from winds by nearby hills making it an ideal rowing venue.
The first regatta was hosted here in 1933 and since been the venue of a large number of international rowing events, including the first ever World Rowing Championships that was held in 1962.
The lake is the venue for the final leg of the World Rowing Cup series. When a World Championships is also being held in Lucerne (as happened in 2001) then no World Cup race is held on the lake.
External links
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