Schliersee (lake)
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| Location | Upper Bavaria |
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| Basin countries | Germany |
| Max. length | 2.3 km |
| Max. width | 1.3 km |
| Surface area | 2.241 km² |
| Max. depth | 40 m |
| Surface elevation | 777 m |
| Islands | 1 (Wörth island) |
| Settlements | Schliersee |
Lake Schliersee is a natural lake in Upper Bavaria in the Bavarian Alps. It is located at the small town of Schliersee, Miesbach district.
The lake has a surface of 2.241 km² at an elevation of 777 m AMSL, expanding 2.3 km by 1.3 km maximum. The maximum depth is 40 m. The only island is Wörth island, located almost in the middle of the lake.
The lake is named for the monastery Kloster Schliersee ("Sliersee") at Kirchbichl nearby Westenhofen, established 779.
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