Burgäschisee
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Burgäschisee is a lake
near Aeschi
in Switzerland
, on the border of the cantons of Berne
and Solothurn
. The lake has a surface of 21 ha and a maximum depth of 36 m.
In 1941 and 1943, the waterlevel was lowered by 2 m. The current surface elevation is 465 m.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
near Aeschi
Aeschi
Aeschi is a municipality in the district of Wasseramt in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. Burgäschisee is a lake in the forest on the border with Seeberg.-Geography:...
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, on the border of the cantons of Berne
Canton of Berne
The Canton of Bern is the second largest of the 26 Swiss cantons by both surface area and population. Located in west-central Switzerland, it borders the Canton of Jura and the Canton of Solothurn to the north. To the west lie the Canton of Neuchâtel, the Canton of Fribourg and Vaud. To the south...
and Solothurn
Canton of Solothurn
Solothurn is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the northwest of Switzerland. The capital is Solothurn.-History:The territory of the canton comprises land acquired by the capital...
. The lake has a surface of 21 ha and a maximum depth of 36 m.
In 1941 and 1943, the waterlevel was lowered by 2 m. The current surface elevation is 465 m.
External links
- Burgäschisee Tourist information