Pielinen

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Pielinen
Coordinates 63°15′N 29°40′ECoordinates: 63°15′N 29°40′E
Basin countries Finland
Max length 100 km
Max width 10 km
Surface area 894.21 km²
Surface elevation 93.7 m
Settlements Nurmes

The Pielinen is the fifth-largest lake of Finland. It covers an area of 894,21 km² in the North Karelia region at an altitude of 93.7 m above sea level. The lake has a length of 100 km and a breadth of 10 km.

At the northern tip of the lake is the town Nurmes. The Koli National Park is located at the western shore of the lake, the town Lieksa at the eastern shore.

The asteroid 1536 Pielinen is named after the lake.

Lake Pielinen from a hill in Koli National Park
Lake Pielinen from a hill in Koli National Park