Lake Gramë
Albanian glacial lake situated in the eastern Korab Mountains
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Gramë Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Gramës) is a glacial lake situated in the eastern Korab Mountains, close to the Mount Korab and Mali i Gramës in Albania, spanning an area of 5 ha (0.050 km2).[1] It is also the largest and deepest lake within the mountain range.[2] The lake is located 1,750 metres elevation above sea level. Their shores are steep and rocky.[3] It takes water from rainfall, and snowfall. The biggest amount of water can be observed in the late spring, which is due to melting of the snow on the surrounding peaks.
| Gramë Lake | |
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Northern view with Mali i Gramës in the background | |
  Gramë Lake Location within Albania  Gramë Lake Location within Balkans | |
 Interactive map of Gramë Lake | |
| Location | Korab Mountains |
| Coordinates | 41°45′34″N 20°29′35″E |
| Lake type | glacial lake |
| Basin countries | Albania |
| Max. length | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Max. width | 280 m (920 ft) |
| 0.05 km2 (0.019 sq mi) | |
Surface elevation | 1,750 m (5,740 ft) |
