Mykle

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Mykle
Location Kongsberg (Buskerud)
Coordinates 59°26′2″N9°40′28″E / 59.43389°N 9.67444°E / 59.43389; 9.67444
Basin  countriesNorway
Surface area6.02 km2 (2.32 sq mi)
Shore length123.75 km (14.76 mi)
Surface elevation422 m (1,385 ft)
References NVE
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Mykle is a lake in the municipality of Kongsberg in Buskerud, Norway.

Mykle is located below Bonden mountain near the border with Telemark. Mykle is part of the Siljan watershed (Siljanvassdraget) formed by rivers with headwaters at Skrimfjella which flow into Farris lake at Larvik. The watershed is developed with four power stations and was protected against further development in 1973. Mykle offers trout and perch fishing. [1]

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References

  1. "Siljanvassdraget". 7 August 2018 via Store norske leksikon.