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Notable lake · Dalarna County, Dalarna County

Stora Avtjärnen

Stora Avtjärnen is a lake in Dalarna County, Dalarna County.

Stora Avtjärnen: 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 Stora Avtjärnen

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 Stora Avtjärnen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 60.50533, 14.37752. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Stora Avtjärnen

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Dalarna County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stora Avtjärnen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Stora Avtjärnen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stora Avtjärnen?

    Nearby: Siljan (lake, 56 km), Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - Vasaloppsleden (trek, 59 km), Lake Rämen (lake, 62 km), Knon (lake, 64 km), Lake Väsman (lake, 65 km), Lilla Avtjärnen (lake, 0 km).

    Is Stora Avtjärnen worth visiting?

    Stora Avtjärnen is listed as a notable lake in Dalarna County on Spotwander.