LARGEST -- Alum Lake in the World, Chomutov, Czech Republic
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N 50° 28.343 E 013° 25.502
33U E 388239 N 5592340
Alum Lake beside Chomutov Town
Waymark Code: WMFNR8
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/10/2012
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Chomutov is placed at the foot of the Ore Mountains in north-west Bohemia in the vicinity of the German border. It was established on the crossroads of previous business routes connecting Prague with Leipzig and Cheb with Ústí nad Labem.
Alum Lake
The recreational area of Alum Lake has always been, especially in summer, a magnet for all visitors coming to the Chomutov city. Alum Lake is proclaimed as the world’s only alum lake. It was formed by flooding mines in which alum and sulphur were exploited during the years 1558–1785. It covers an area of 15.95?ha, is 240?m at its widest point and 676 m long, its maximum depth is 3.4?m. The chemical composition of the water prevents organic life from thriving, except for protozoa. However, it is good for people’s health – thanks to its health-giving properties.
You are sure to find here anything you need to make your vacation as pleasant as possible. Sandy beaches and grassy banks along with well-kept piers make it possible for you to feel comfortable while sunbathing and swimming. Do not pass up the opportunity to spend your vacation actively along with a wide range of leisure and sports facilities, such as water skiing. The local circuit is 780 m long and is regarded as the Czech Republic’s longest.
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