Kagerplassen
| Kagerplassen | |
|---|---|
| Kaag Lakes (English) | |
Sailing on the river Zijp, one of the connecting waterways | |
Kagerplassen Kagerplassen | |
Historical map of the lakes in 1617 | |
| Location | South Holland |
| Coordinates | 52°12′19″N 4°32′18″E / 52.20528°N 4.53833°E |
| Type | Fen lakes |
| River sources | Haarlemmermeer Ring Waterway, Does River |
| Basin countries | Netherlands |
| Surface area | 3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Max. depth | 39–42 m (128–138 ft) |
| Water volume | 24 million cubic metres (850×106 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | −2.1 m (−6.9 ft) |
| Islands | Kagereiland, de Lakerpolder, de Kogjespolder, Boterhuiseiland |
| Sections/sub-basins | Hollandse Plassen, Braassemermeer, Wijde Aa, Westeinderplassen |
| Settlements | Warmond, Oud Ade, Kaag, Rijpwetering, Sassenheim |
| Area | 2,630 ha (10.2 sq mi) |
| Designation | Key Biodiversity Area |
| Established | 2016 |
| Website | KBA Website |
The Kagerplassen (a Dutch term meaning "the Kaag Lakes") is a small lake system in South Holland located to the northeast of Leiden. The Kaag Lakes are a popular area for boating, watersports, fishing, camping and walking. Windmills, waterfront pasture land (weilanden) with grazing animals, quaint Dutch boats and buildings and (in season) flower fields are all part of the charm of boating and walking in this area.