Lake Bütgenbach
| Lake Bütgenbach | |
|---|---|
 Lake Bütgenbach | |
| Coordinates | 50°25′39″N 06°13′40″E / 50.42750°N 6.22778°ECoordinates: 50°25′39″N 06°13′40″E / 50.42750°N 6.22778°E |
| Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Belgium |
| Max. length | 3 km |
| Max. width | 0.5 km |
| Surface area | 1.2 km² |
| Surface elevation | 550 m |
| Islands | 0 |
| Settlements | Bütgenbach |
Lake Bütgenbach is an artificial lake created by the damming of the Warche river in 1932. It is located near the village of Bütgenbach in Ardennes (High Fens), Belgium. The lake is not far from the border of Germany.
It is a popular tourist attraction, with water sports, including kayaking and windsurfing.
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