Tyin

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lake_name = Tyin
image_lake = Tyin lake.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry = la2-demis-bygdin-annotated.pngcaption_bathymetry = Tyin is the irregular lake to the left of this figure.
location = Jotunheimen
coords = coord|61|17|N|8|13|E|region:NO_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
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basin_countries = Norway
length =
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area = 33.02 km²
depth =
max-depth =
volume = 0.313 km³
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elevation = 1072.50-1082.84 m
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Tyin is a lake in the southwest part of the Jotunheimen mountain range in Norway. The lake lies in Vang municipality in Oppland county, although a small portion extends into Årdal municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county. The western border follows, for a large part, the border between Vang and Årdal. In area it is 33.02 km². The lake serves as a reservoir for Tyin kraftverk and the water level is regulated between 1082.84 and 1072.50 m above sea level. The volume is 0.313 km³.

Along the south side of the lake goes the national highway, riksvei 53, (Tyin–Årdal) and along the east side goes riksvei 252 (Tyin–Eidsbugarden). The riksvei 252 is accessible from European route E16 via a 3 km link.

In 1869 the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (DNT) built its first hut, which was located on the shores of Lake Tyin. Today the DNT’s tourist huts make this area, just to the south of Jotunheim National Park, one of the best developed touring areas in Europe. There are also a restricted number of private cabins by the lake.

External links

* [http://english.dirnat.no/archive/images/01/65/NPmap051.jpgA map of Jotunheim National Park showing part of Tyin lake]