Rotsee

Rotsee
Rotsee, with a train on the Zug–Lucerne railway in the background
Rotsee is located in Canton of Lucerne
Rotsee
Rotsee
Rotsee is located in Switzerland
Rotsee
Rotsee
Rotsee is located in Alps
Rotsee
Rotsee
LocationCanton of Lucerne
Coordinates47°04′11″N 8°18′51″E / 47.06972°N 8.31417°E / 47.06972; 8.31417
Primary outflowsRon
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Max. length2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Max. width0.3 km (0.19 mi)
Surface area0.48 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Max. depth16 m (52 ft)
Surface elevation419 m (1,375 ft)
SettlementsLucerne, Ebikon
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The Rotsee (previously known as Rootsee) is a natural rowing lake on the northern edge of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is regarded as one of the best rowing venues in the world.