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| Königssee | |
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| Data | |
| Name: | Königssee |
| Location: | Southernmost Bavaria |
| area | 5,218 km² |
| Maximum Depth: | 190 m |
| Average Depth: | 98,1 m |
| Volume | 511.785.000 m³ |
| Incoming Rivers: | Schreinbach, Obersee daneben: Kesselbach, Eisbach, Königsbach |
| Out Going Rivers: | Königsseer Ache |
| Height Above Sea Level: | 603 m |
| Shore Towns: | St. Bartholomä, Schönau am Königssee |
| Specialities: | there is one island, Christlieger |
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The Königssee is a lake located in the extreme south east of the German State of Bavaria (Bayern), near the German-Austrian Border. Lying just south of the Austrian city Salzburg in the German Alps and the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden, the Königssee (or literally translated King's Lake) is the deepest lake in Germany. The lake was formed by glaciers during the last ice age and measures 7.7 kilometers long and is about 1.7 kilometers at its widest point.
The lake is also noted for its clear water, and is advertised as the cleanest lake in Germany. For this reason, only electric driven boats and rowboats are permitted. The lake and surrounding parklands are popular with tourists and hikers.
St. Bartholomä, a small and quite attractive monastery, is located about halfway down the lakeshore.
"Königssee"