Leppävesi

#90 among destinations in Finland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Leppävesi is the 65th largest lake of Finland in municipalities Jyväskylä, Laukaa and Toivakka. It is quite narrow but long lake in direction south-north. It flows to Päijänne via Vaajavirta. It is part of Keitele Canal, waterway connecting Lake Keitele and Päijänne. National road 9 and Pieksämäki–Jyväskylä railway cross the lake. ()

Alternative names: Area: 24.55 mi²Length: 18.64 miWidth: 6562 ftMaximum depth: 148 ftElevation: 266 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 62°14'36"N, 25°57'22"E

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Western FinlandFinland

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Leppävesi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kuokkalan kartano, Halssila, Huhtasuo.

4.9 miW
62°13'33"N • 25°48'25"E
Kuokkalan kartano, Jyväskylä
126 min walk • Museum, Architecture, Art gallery
5.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Halssila, Jyväskylä
132 min walk • Halssila is one of the districts of Jyväskylä, Finland, located about three kilometers to east from the city center. As of December 2020, the population of Halssila was 6,123.
5.3 miW
Neighbourhood
Huhtasuo, Jyväskylä
135 min walk • Huhtasuo is one of the districts of Jyväskylä, Finland. It is located about 3–8 kilometers from the city center to the northeast. Kangaslampi, Sulku, Varikko, Huhtakeskus and Kaakkolampi are subareas of the district. Along with the Kangasvuori district, Huhtasuo district is a part of the Huhtasuo ward.

Leppävesi

Facts and practical information

Leppävesi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kuokkalan kartano, Jyväskylä

Halssila, Jyväskylä

Huhtasuo, Jyväskylä