Runn

Runn, is a lake in Dalarna in central Sweden, between the cities of Falun and Borlänge.

Runn
January view from Falun
Coordinates60°32′N 15°41′E
Primary outflowsDalälven
Basin countriesSweden
Surface area68 km2 (26 sq mi)
Max. depth32 m (105 ft)
Surface elevation107 m (351 ft)
Islands> 50[1]
SettlementsFalun, Borlänge

Runn has many islands and is popular for recreational boating in the summer.

Marathon speed skating race on Runn in January 2013

In winter, Runn is popular for Tour skating and over 30 km of skating trails are plowed on the ice.[2] Every February, 'Runn Winter Week' is held with many ice skating activities, including marathon Speed skating competitions.[3]

Footnotes

  • Media related to Runn at Wikimedia Commons


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