Primary outflows Ohtaansalmi Average depth 10.86 m (35.6 ft) Surface elevation 101 m Mean depth 11 m Shore length 267 km Cities Kaavi, Tuusniemi | Basin countries Finland Max. depth 66.85 m (219.3 ft) Area 63.36 km² Catchment area 1,338 km² Catchment area Vuoksi River | |
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Location Northern Savonia and Northern Karelia Surface area 63.361 km (24.464 sq mi) | ||
Rikkavesi is a medium-sized lake in eastern Finland. At approximately 63 square kilometres (24 sq mi), it is the 66th largest lake in Finland. Rikkavesi is situated in the municipalities of Kaavi, Outokumpu and Tuusniemi.
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Map of Rikkavesi, Finland
Rikkavesi is 101 metres (331 ft) above the sea level. Kaavinjärvi and Rikkavesi are connected by the Kaavinkoski Canal. Ohtaansalmi strait flows from Rikkavesi to Juojärvi. There is a marked shipping route from Saimaa to Rikkavesi.
Lake Rikkavesi was formed by glacial melting at the end of the Ice Age. The average depth is almost 11 metres (36 ft) and the maximum depth is almost 67 metres (219 ft).
There are many islands in Rikkavesi. The biggest island is Viitasaari, which is 95 hectares (0,4 sq mi). The total length of shoreline is 267 kilometres (166 mi).
Harbours
Luikonlahti excursion harbour is situated at the end of the narrow and almost 10 km long bay. The harbour is suitable for temporary stay and camping. The village has a fuel distribution ca. 500 m west of the harbour. The depth of the shipping route to the harbour is 1,8 metres.
Kaavinkoski excursion harbour is near the bridge of Tuusniemi-Luikonlahti road. The harbour is suitable for both boaters and canoers. The depth of the shipping route to the harbour is 1,5 metres.
Ohtaansalmi landing site is in Tuusniemi.