Etang de la Gruère

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Etang de la Gruère is a small lake in the Jura range near Saignelégier, Canton of Jura, Switzerland. The lake and the surrounding bog is a nature preserve. The lake was formed in the 17th century, when a dam was built for a mill.

Etang de la Gruère
Etang de la Gruère is located in Canton of Jura
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Etang de la Gruère
Etang de la Gruère is located in Canton of Bern
Etang de la Gruère
Etang de la Gruère
Etang de la Gruère is located in Switzerland
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Etang de la Gruère is located in Alps
Etang de la Gruère
Etang de la Gruère
LocationCanton of Jura
Coordinates47°14′20″N 7°2′48″E / 47.23889°N 7.04667°E / 47.23889; 7.04667
Typeartificial lake, bog
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Max. length600 m (2,000 ft)
Surface area0.08 km2 (0.031 sq mi)[1]
Max. depth4.5 m (15 ft)
Surface elevation998 m (3,274 ft)
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  1. ^ Area retrieved from Google Earth (July 2013)
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