Magelungen
Magelungen | ||
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Primary inflows Magelungsdiket. Kräppladiket, Djupån, stormwater | | |
Primary outflows | Forsån, Drevviken | |
Catchment area | 1,907 ha (4,710 acres) | |
Basin countries | Sweden | |
Surface area | 245 ha (610 acres) | |
Average depth | 5.0 m (16.4 ft) | |
Max. depth | 13.7 m (45 ft) | |
Water volume | 11,600,000 m3 (9,400 acre⋅ft) | |
Residence time | 4-5 months | |
Settlements | Stockholm | |
References | [1] |
Magelungen (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈmɑ̂ːɡɛˌlɵŋːɛn])[2] is one of the biggest lakes in Stockholm, Sweden, located between the municipalities of Stockholm and Huddinge. It is considered as of great recreational value and is popular for bathing, yachting, and fishing in summers, and tour skating in winters. The lake borders two nature reserves: Fagersjöskogen/Farstanäset and Rågsved Open-Air Area.
Catchment area
Less than half of the catchment area is composed of forest and open grasslands. Some 10 per cent is wetlands and parks, and the remaining area is covered by one-family houses and blocks of flats. Two bridges cross the lake; several major roads pass through the catchment area, as do the above ground tracks of the metro and suburban railway. South of the lake is a larger continuous forest, a golf course, and an open-air centre. Besides the nature reserve, areas on the northern side are used for riding and Allotment-gardens.[3]
The primary catchment area is relatively small and composed of three ditches — Magelungsdiket, Kräppladiket, and Djupån — together contributing about 3 million cubic metres annually. Stormwater is brought to the lake via a great number of pipes together bringing about 10 million cubic metres. The remaining catchment area brings less than 1 million cubic metres annually.[3]
Environmental influences
Most of the
Flora and fauna
In the south-eastern part of the lake,
An inventory of the fauna in 1997 documented some 55 species, which was considered a relatively high diversity. Most prevalent were freshwater
A number of birds breed along the north-western shore, including
Frog fry was reported in 2001 near the inflow of the lake, an indication amphibians are resettling the area. Several species of bats have been sighted around the lake.[4]
See also
- Geography of Stockholm
- Lakes in Sweden
Notes
References
- "Magelungen" (in Swedish). Stockholm vatten. 2007-03-01. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-05-27.
- "Vattenprogram för Stockholm 2000 - Magelungen" (PDF) (in Swedish). Stockholm vatten. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-05-27.
- "Huddinges sjöar - Välkommen till Magelungen" (in Swedish). Huddinge Municipality. Retrieved 2007-05-27.
External links
- "Bathymetric map of Magelungen" (PDF) (in Swedish). Huddinge Municipality. Retrieved 2007-05-27.
- "Magelungens vänner ("Friends of Magelungen")" (in Swedish). Retrieved 2007-05-27.