Sperillen

Sperillen
North west look of the lake
Location	Ringerike, Buskerud
Coordinates	60°28′N 10°03′E / 60.467°N 10.050°E / 60.467; 10.050Coordinates: 60°28′N 10°03′E / 60.467°N 10.050°E / 60.467; 10.050
Primary inflows	Begna, Urula
Basin countries	Norway
Surface area	37 km²
Max. depth	123 m
Water volume	13 km³
Surface elevation	150 m

Sperillen, looking south east

Sperillen is Norway a lake in Ådal in Ringerike municipality in the county of Buskerud. The lake has an area of 37 km², is 108 meters deep at its deepest, and lies 150 meters above sea level.^[1]

The rivers Begna from the valley of Begnadalen and Urula from the valley of Hedalen flow into the lake from the north. At south, a hydro-electric power station is located at Ringmoen. The lake is well known for its fisheries, and the lake is one of the few with a commercial fishery.^[2] Common species are whitefish, char, European perch and trout.

European route E16 follows the east side of the lake.^[1]

The name is derived from Norse Sperðill which means "tale" and probably refers to the elongated form of the lake.^[1]

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