Fatburen
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Fatburen is a small lake in Tyresö Municipality, south-east of central Stockholm, Sweden. It is the last and easternmost lake within the Tyresån Lake System.
Fatburen | |
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Location | Stockholm |
Coordinates | 59°13′58″N 18°17′30″E |
Primary inflows | Albysjön |
Primary outflows | Kalvfjärden |
Basin countries | Sweden |
Surface area | 0.030 km2 (0.012 sq mi)[1] |
Average depth | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)[2] |
Max. depth | 5.0 m (16.4 ft)[2] |
Water volume | 0.898 km3 (728,000 acre⋅ft)[2] |
Surface elevation | 13.7 m (45 ft)[1] |
Settlements | Tyresö |
References | [1][2] |
The lake is roughly triangular in shape with its inflow from Albysjön in the southern corner, and its outflow to Kalvfjärden in the north-eastern corner. It is separated from Albysjön by the peninsula Rävnäset, a municipal nature reserve covering 27 ha.[3] It contains a wide range of rare species and is together with the nature and park surrounding Tyresö Palace one of the best locales for bats.[4] South-east of the lake is the residential area Solberga.
In summers, the lake is part of a popular walk for visitors attracted by the Tyresö Palace and its surroundings.[5] In winters, the lake is popular for ice fishing.[6]
There are 21 species of vascular plants by the lake which in itself contains 9-13 aquatic plants, a relatively high biodiversity within the lake system.[1] Common fishes include Perch, Pike, and Zander.[7]
Notwithstanding its eutrophication, the presence of Stoneworts in Fatburen indicates the waters have a relatively high visibility, which, considering it is the last lake in the lake system, is surprising.[4]