Saraavesi
| Saraavesi | |
|---|---|
 Saraavesi as seen from Liisanniemi bridge | |
Interactive map of Saraavesi | |
| Coordinates | 62°25′N 025°59′E / 62.417°N 25.983°E |
| Kuusaankoski, Tarvaalanvirta | |
| Kuhankoski | |
| Kymijoki | |
| Basin countries | Finland |
Surface area | 10.488 km2 (4.049 sq mi) |
Average depth | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) |
| Max. depth | 39.85 m (130.7 ft) |
Water volume | 0.061 km3 (49,000 acre⋅ft) |
Shore length1 | 62.5 km (38.8 mi) |
Surface elevation | 84.7 m (278 ft) |
| Frozen | December–April |
| Settlements | Laukaa |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Saraavesi is a medium-sized lake in Laukaa, Finland. It flows to lake Leppävesi via Kuhankoski rapids. The lake is part of Keitele Canal, a waterway connecting Lake Keitele and Päijänne.[2] Saraakallio rock paintings are located on the shore of Saraavesi.[3]
Several parts of the lake are included in the Natura 2000 protection program. The site includes the shallow lake Peukaloinen, the Saraakallio cliff, eskers, the Tarvaalanvirta and Kuusaankoski rapids and some cultural heritage places.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Saraavesi (14.321.1.001)". Järviwiki. Finnish Environment Institute. Retrieved 24 August 2012.(in English)
- ↑ Via Keitele Canal from Lake Päijänne to Lake Keitele. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ↑ Visiting Saraakallio rock paintings. Jyväskylä University. Retrieved 2014-02-19.(in English)
- ↑ "Vatianjärven - Saraaveden alue". ymparisto.fi (in Finnish). Lupa- ja valvontavirasto. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
External links
Media related to Lake Saraavesi at Wikimedia Commons