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]

Saraavesi
Saraavesi as seen from Liisanniemi bridge
Saraavesi is located in Finland
Saraavesi
Saraavesi
Coordinates62°25′N 025°59′E / 62.417°N 25.983°E / 62.417; 25.983
Primary inflowsKuusaankoski, Tarvaalanvirta
Primary outflowsKuhankoski
Catchment areaKymijoki
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area10.488 km2 (4.049 sq mi)
Average depth5.79 m (19.0 ft)
Max. depth39.85 m (130.7 ft)
Water volume0.061 km3 (49,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length162.5 km (38.8 mi)
Surface elevation84.7 m (278 ft)
FrozenDecember–April
SettlementsLaukaa
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1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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]

Saraakallio rocks and Saraavesi lake

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Saraavesi (14.321.1.001)". Järviwiki. Finnish Environment Institute. Retrieved 24 August 2012.(in English)
  2. ^ Via Keitele Canal from Lake Päijänne to Lake Keitele. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  3. ^ Visiting Saraakallio rock paintings. Jyväskylä University. Retrieved 2014-02-19.(in English)
  4. ^ Vatianjärven-Saraaveden suojelualue. Environment Authority of Finland. Retrieved 2014-02-20. (in Finnish)
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