Lake Turner

Coordinates: 46°35′4″N 14°34′33″E / 46.58444°N 14.57583°E / 46.58444; 14.57583
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Lake Turner
Carinthia
Coordinates46°35′4″N 14°34′33″E / 46.58444°N 14.57583°E / 46.58444; 14.57583
Basin countriesAustria
Surface area44 ha (110 acres)
Max. depth13 m (43 ft)
Surface elevation481 m (1,578 ft)

Lake Turner (

Carinthia, Austria
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Description

The lake lies together with

Mire and Phragmites. On the shores of Lake Turner grow various flowers, such as Primula farinosa, Menyanthes, Epipactis palustris. the lake is covered with Nymphaea and Nuphar. Various species of fish are found in the lake, such as Percidae, Wels catfish, Northern pike, Tench and Astacus astacus. Among bird species you can see Western yellow wagtail, European stonechat and Northern lapwing
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There are seven swimming areas[1] around the lake with two camping areas and several private tourist accommodations.

History

The original name of the lake was Sablatnigsee. The name was changed to Turnersee in the 20th century.

References

  1. ^ "Turnersee Badestellen" (in German). Retrieved 13 August 2014.

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