Leekstermeer
| Leekstermeer | |
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| Zulthermeer | |
Observation tower near the Leekstermeer | |
| Location | Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 53°10′48″N 6°26′5″E / 53.18000°N 6.43472°E |
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| Basin countries | Netherlands |
| Surface area | 3.35 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 1.25 m (4.1 ft) |
| Max. depth | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Official name | Leekstermeergebied |
| Designated | 29 August 2000 |
| Reference no. | 1248 |
The Leekstermeer (transl. 'Lake of Leek'; also known as Zulthermeer) is a lake in the Netherlands. It is the biggest lake of the province of Drenthe. The lake and its surrounding area, the Leekstermeergebied has been a designated Ramsar Wetland since 2000.