Bellacher Weiher

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Bellacher Weiher
Location Bellach, Canton of Solothurn
Coordinates 47°12′50″N7°28′51″E / 47.21389°N 7.48083°E / 47.21389; 7.48083
Type reservoir
Basin  countriesSwitzerland
Surface area3.3 ha (8.2 acres)
Max. depth2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Bellacher Weiher

Bellacher Weiher (also spelt Bellacherweiher, Bellacher-Weiher, or Weier) is a small lake at Bellach in the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. Its surface area is 3.3 ha. The pond was formed in 1548. Lake and surroundings are a nature preserve.


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