Arlesheimer See Explained

Arlesheimer See
Image Bathymetry:Freiburgerseen.png
Caption Bathymetry:(10 = Arlesheimer See)
Location:Baden-Württemberg
Coords:47.9856°N 7.7456°W
Type:artificial lake
Inflow:none
Outflow:none
Basin Countries:Germany
Pushpin Map:Baden-Württemberg
Area:0.06km2
Elevation:212m (696feet)

Arlesheimer See is an artificial lake within the boundaries of Freiburg im Breisgau district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. At an elevation of 212 m, its surface area is 0.060 km². It was first excavated in 1966.[1] The lake, as well as 12 ha of forest surrounding it, is designated as a nature reserve, so the lake is not open for swimming. Due to the high number of found there, detected there, the lake is recognized as a European bird sanctuary under the Birds Directive.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arlesheimer See. wasserstadtplan-freiburg.akwasser.de. 2017-03-09.
  2. Web site: Natura 2000. www.freiburg.de. de. 2019-02-03.