Bellacher Weiher
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Bellacher Weiher 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.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
at Bellach
Bellach
Bellach is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Bellach is first mentioned in 1294 as Bella. In 1307 it was mentioned as Bellacho.-Geography:...
in the Canton of Solothurn
Canton of Solothurn
Solothurn is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the northwest of Switzerland. The capital is Solothurn.-History:The territory of the canton comprises land acquired by the capital...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. Its surface area is 3.3 ha. The pond was formed in 1548. Lake and surroundings are a nature preserve.