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Västra Silen

A cross-border lake in Dalsland of about 42 km², part of the scenic Dalsland Canal system.

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CategoryLakes

RegionSweden

Coordinates59.1700°N, 11.8000°E

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Nearby places

Östra Silen(11 km)Lelång(11 km)Stora Le/Foxen(19 km)Stora Gla(21 km)Glaskogsleden(43 km)

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