Lake Davos, small natural lake at Davos, Switzerland
Lake Davos is a mountain lake in the town of Davos in Canton of the Grisons, surrounded by high peaks and offering clear water. The lake is relatively small, measuring roughly half a mile across at its widest point and stretching about a mile in length, but remarkably deep at over 54 meters, with its water partially diverted for hydropower generation.
The lake was recognized more than a century ago as a valuable water source and today serves in part as a reservoir for hydropower generation. Its water is diverted to the Landquart river basin to produce electricity for the region, showing the long history of the community's use of natural resources.
The lake is known locally as Davosersee and forms part of the daily mountain landscape of the town. Residents and visitors have used it for generations as a place to relax and spend leisure time, making it a location where the community gathers and connects with nature.
Flat paths run along the lake shore and are easy to use for walking, cycling, or jogging while enjoying views of the water and mountains. In summer you can rent boats or paddleboards or take part in activities like sailing, windsurfing, and swimming, while the cold months allow for ice skating on the frozen surface.
The lake freezes over in winter months and becomes an ice surface where locals and visitors can ice skate, giving the place a completely different character. This seasonal transformation from a water surface to a frozen skating rink shows how changing seasons shape the character of the place and enable different activities at different times.
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