Lake Viitina
| Lake Viitina | |
|---|---|
| Viitina järv (Estonian) | |
Lake Viitina and Meegomägi in Rõuge Parish, Estonia | |
Lake Viitina | |
| Location | Võru County |
| Coordinates | 57°41′25″N 26°56′49″E / 57.6902778°N 26.9469444°E |
| Basin countries | Estonia |
| Max. length | 660 meters (2,170 ft) |
| Surface area | 13.0 hectares (32 acres) |
| Average depth | 3.6 meters (12 ft) |
| Max. depth | 11.3 meters (37 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 3,090 meters (10,140 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 177.5 meters (582 ft) |
| Islands | 3 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Viitina (Estonian: Viitina järv, also Kose järv, Mäejärv, or Suur Viitina järv) is a lake in Estonia. It is located in the village of Viitina in Rõuge Parish, Võru County. It is known for its dragnet fishing competitions.
Physical description
The lake has an area of 13.0 hectares (32 acres), and it has three islands with a combined area of 0.4 hectares (0.99 acres). The lake has an average depth of 3.6 meters (12 ft) and a maximum depth of 11.3 meters (37 ft). It is 660 meters (2,170 ft) long, and its shoreline measures 3,090 meters (10,140 ft).[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Viitina järv". Veekogud. Tallinn: Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved February 11, 2026.