Duderhof Lake (Krasnoye Selo)

Categories / City Topography/Waterways and Currents/Lakes, Ponds
Duderhof Lake is located in the southern end of Krasnoye Selo (in Mozhaysky and Villosi Villages) at true altitude of 79.9 meters. It has a natural lowering among moraine hills in the centre of Izhora Heights (hence the name Duderhof Heights). The lake is 1.3 km long, 0.7 km wide and up to 4 meters deep. It is fed with rain and spring water. The lake is used for drinking water supply. It is a picturesque recreation zone with contrast forest-covered relief; relic hazel bushes preserved at its south-eastern part. The Duderhofka River flows from Duderhof Lake.

Y. P. Seliverstov. Dudergofskoe Lake/Krasnoe Selo, town