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Notable lake · Gävleborg County, Gävleborg County

Janpålsen

Janpålsen is a lake in Gävleborg County, Gävleborg County.

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Janpålsen: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Janpålsen

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Janpålsen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 61.20441, 16.71207. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Janpålsen

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    Frequently asked

    Is Janpålsen full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Janpålsen yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Janpålsen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Janpålsen?

    Nearby: Bergviken (lake, 2 km), Hårgaberget (viewpoint, 12 km), Skidtjärnsberget (sanctuary, 22 km), Söderhamns museum (museum, 26 km), Färssjön (lake, 28 km), Växsjön (lake, 34 km).

    Is Janpålsen worth visiting?

    Janpålsen is listed as a notable lake in Gävleborg County on Spotwander.