Metelys

#75 among destinations in Lithuania

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Metelys is located in southern Lithuania's Alytus County. The lake, covering 1,292 hectares, has a maximum depth of 15 metres. It lies with the boundaries of Meteliai Regional Park. Lake Metelys formed from melted ice lump. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.98 mi²Maximum depth: 49 ftElevation: 335 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°17'48"N, 23°46'17"E

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AlytausLithuania

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

Nearby attractions include: Dusia, Meteliai Regional Park.

3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dusia
80 min walk • The Dusia lake is the largest lake in Southern Lithuania, Lazdijai district and is part of the Dovinė River basin. Other nearby lakes are Lake Metelys and Lake Obelija. In winter of 1954 lake Dusia the ice coverage as thick as 78 cm. Dusia lake accommodates 18 different breeds of fish.
2.4 miSW
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Meteliai Regional Park
61 min walk • Meteliai Regional Park, established in 1992, is a natural and cultural reserve in southern Lithuania. The park covers about 177 square kilometers, including three lakes: Lake Metelys, Lake Dusia, and Lake Obelija.