Lake Hornindalsvatnet, Norway
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2Hanweb
N 62° 36.752 E 006° 52.475
32V E 390932 N 6944216
Hornindalsvanet is Europe's deepest lake, offically measured to a depth of 514 meters (1665 feet). Its surface is 53 meters (256 feet ) above sea level and the bottom is about 461 meters (1494 feet ) below sea level.
Waymark Code: WMP9G0
Location: Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Date Posted: 07/25/2015
Views: 8
Hornindalvanet is Norway's and Europe,s deepest lake, officially measured to a depth of 514 meters( 1665 feet ). Its surface is 53 meters ( 171 feet ) above sea level, which weans that its bottom is 461 meters ( 1494 feet ) below sea level.
Hornindalsvanet is surrounded by mountain glaciers and fjords which were created during the last ice age. The water in the lake is pure and clean coming mainly from the melted snow.
The activities that are available are numerous and include but not limited to:
fishing
boating
swimming
canoeing
water skiing
camping
horseback riding
biking
hiking
The types of housing which is available range from cabin rentals , bed and breakfasts, camp grounds, and hotels.
For all of you who are photographer, either serious or casual, you will find that the scenery will provide a wide variety of subjects.
Lake Type: Glacial lake
Coordinates location: Way points were taken at the sign in front of the hotel.
Max. Length: 14 miles
Max. Width: 2.5 miles
Max. Depth: 514 meters (1665 feet)
Surface area: approximately 35 square miles
Website: [Web Link]
Parking / trail head: Not Listed
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