Grüner See (Hundelshausen)
| Grüner See | |
|---|---|
Green lake near Witzenhausen-Hundelshausen, North Hesse. Former gypsum quarry, today swimming lake | |
Grüner See | |
| Location | Hundelshausen, Hesse |
| Coordinates | 51°17′44″N 9°51′15″E / 51.29556°N 9.85417°E |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Surface area | ca. 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft) |
| Surface elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
Grüner See is a lake in Hundelshausen, Hesse, Germany.[1] At an elevation of 220 metres (720 ft), its surface area is ca. 5,000 m2 (1.2 acres).
Origin
The Green Lake, which is partially surrounded by steep slopes, was formed in 1940 when an abandoned open-cast mining pit from a gypsum quarry filled with groundwater, precipitation, and surface water. Its green color is due to its abundance of phytoplankton.
References
- ^ "Grüner See wird offiziell zur Badestelle". www.hna.de (in German). 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2024-02-10.