Lake Schmalensee is located west of the town of Schmalensee and borders the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park. It covers approximately 90 hectares and is up to 7.5 meters deep. It is part of the Bornhöved Lake Chain, which consists of six lakes and is also part of the Wankendorf Lake District. Lake Bornhöved is located south of Lake Schmalensee, and in the immediate vicinity; the two are connected by a 100-meter-long branch canal. There is a swimming area on the southeastern shore of the lake.

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The Schmalensee near Plön has a maximum depth of 7.5 meters and an area of approximately 90 hectares. It is part of the Bornhöved chain of lakes and is located west of the town of Schmalensee. The average depth of the lake is 4 meters.

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Elevation 80 m

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