| Saraavesi | |
| Pushpin Map: | Finland |
| Coords: | 62.4167°N 84°W |
| Inflow: | Kuusaankoski, Tarvaalanvirta |
| Outflow: | Kuhankoski |
| Catchment: | Kymijoki |
| Basin Countries: | Finland |
| Area: | 10.488km2 |
| Depth: | 5.79m (19feet) |
| Max-Depth: | 39.85m (130.74feet) |
| Volume: | 0.061km3 |
| Shore: | 62.5km (38.8miles) |
| Elevation: | 84.7m (277.9feet) |
| Frozen: | December–April |
| Cities: | Laukaa |
| Reference: | [1] |
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 to the Natura 2000 protection program. There are a shallow lake Peukaloinen, Saraakallio rocks, eskers, Tarvaalanvirta and Kuusaankoski rapids and some cultural heritage places.[4]