Mühlsee
The Mühlsee, or Lake Mills, is a lake in Lans, Tyrol. It had an inflow and outflow, but they were buried in 2005. Nowadays, the lake is without fresh water.
| Mühlsee | |
|---|---|
 Frozen lake in winter | |
| Location | Tyrol |
| Coordinates | 47°14′35″N 11°25′43″E |
| Basin countries | Austria |
| Surface area | 6.28 ha (15.5 acres) |
| Average depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Max. depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
In 1840, the lake was drained. It was allowed to refill after a fire in 1902.[1]
The lake is mainly used for fish breeding; bathing is prohibited due to the small size. Sometimes the lake is plagued by algae. There are high reeds along the shore often hiding fen puddles which act like quicksand.
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