Basin countries Germany Average depth 17 m (56 ft) Residence time 5 to 10 years Area 23.5 km² Catchment area 180 km² | Surface area 23.5 km (9.1 sq mi) Max. depth 71.5 m (235 ft) Surface elevation 35 m Mean depth 17 m Outflow location Schaale | |
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Primary outflows Schaalsee-Kanal, Schaale Cities Zarrentin am Schaalsee, Seedorf, Lauenburg, Kneese | ||
Schaalsee is a 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi) lake in Germany. It forms part of the border between Schleswig-Holstein (district Herzogtum Lauenburg) and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (districts Ludwigslust-Parchim and Nordwestmecklenburg). The town of Zarrentin is located on its southern shores. Other municipalities on the lake are Seedorf, Sterley, Salem, Kittlitz and Kneese.
Map of Schaalsee, Germany
It was declared a biosphere reserve in 2000 (309 km²).
References
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