The Langbathseen are two mountain lakes (Vorderer Langbathsee and Hinterer Langbathsee) in Upper Austria's part of the Salzkammergut, 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from Ebensee.[2] Its excellent visibility makes the Vorderer Langbathsee a popular diving site.

Vorderer Langbathsee
Vorderer Langbathsee is located in Upper Austria
Vorderer Langbathsee
Vorderer Langbathsee
LocationEbensee
Coordinates47°50.1′N 13°40.87′E / 47.8350°N 13.68117°E / 47.8350; 13.68117[1]
Lake typeOligotrophic
Primary inflowsPfrillenbach, aquifers[1]
Primary outflowsLangbathbach[1]
Catchment area13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi)[1]
Basin countriesAustria
DesignationNature reserve
Max. length1.1 km (0.68 mi)[2]
Max. width500 m (1,600 ft)[2]
Surface area33 ha (82 acres)[1]
Max. depth33 m (108 ft)[1]
Water volume5,500,000 m3 (4,500 acre⋅ft)[1]
Residence time0.87[1]
Surface elevation664 m (2,178 ft)[1]
References[1][2]
Hinterer Langbathsee
Hinterer Langbathsee is located in Upper Austria
Hinterer Langbathsee
Hinterer Langbathsee
LocationEbensee
Coordinates47°49.85′N 13°39.18′E / 47.83083°N 13.65300°E / 47.83083; 13.65300[3]
Lake typeOligotrophic
Primary inflowsHirschbach, aquifers[3]
Primary outflowsPfrillenbach[3]
Catchment area9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi)[3]
Basin countriesAustria
DesignationNature reserve
Max. length500 m (1,600 ft)[2]
Max. width400 m (1,300 ft)[2]
Surface area10 ha (25 acres)[3]
Max. depth18 m (59 ft)[3]
Water volume900,000 m3 (730 acre⋅ft)[3]
Residence time69 days[3]
Surface elevation723 m (2,372 ft)[3]
References[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Seeprofil Vorderer Langbathsee" (PDF). Amtliches-Seen-Messnetz (in German). Amt der Oberösterreichischen Landesregierung, Direktion Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft, Abteilung Oberflächengewässerwirtschaft. July 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-18.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Pachl, W (2010-11-17). "Langbathsee". Österreich Lexikon. Verlagsgemeinschaft Österreich-Lexikon. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Seeprofil Hinterer Langbathsee" (PDF). Amtliches-Seen-Messnetz (in German). Amt der Oberösterreichischen Landesregierung, Direktion Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft, Abteilung Oberflächengewässerwirtschaft. July 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-18.[permanent dead link]