ハルギタの天然記念物・トップ13

Saint Ana Lake in the Ciomatului Mare crater is the only lake of volcanic origin in Central and Eastern Europe and the most visited tourist attraction in Szeklerland. It is surrounded by the steep walls of the volcanic cone of Monte Ciomat, with several higher peaks: Ciomatul Mare (1301 m), Ciomatul Mic (1238 m), Tata Hill (1174 m) or Piscul Pietros (1125 m). The lake, unique in Europe, is located at an altitude of 946 m, has a diameter of 1737 m and a greatest depth of 7 m. From the crater rim, 13 temporary streams formed after the rains carry water and gravel into the lake. The lake is fed by rainwater and water from snowmelt. The lake's sedimentation process began at the northern and western edges, with the lake floor being covered by an increasingly thick layer of mud. The lake is currently 6.5 m deep at its deepest point. In good weather, especially without wind, you can see gas bubbles rising from the bottom of the lake, which are actually an expression of post-volcanic activity. In the northern, northeastern part of the lake, you can see a layer of floating peat about a meter thick.

The Red Lake Iron-containing clay colors the lake red Nicknamed the “Murder Lake” In 1838, a forested rock massif slid from a height of 1000 m into the Bicaz. The masses of rubble acted like a natural dam, the pine trees drowned and today only their stumps protrude from the water Numerous snack bars on the lake shore

A lot of tourism is expected here

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The iron-containing clay colors the lake sometimes more, sometimes less reddish. In any case, that gave him his name. This place was a real tourist magnet and it seemed obligatory to take a boat trip here. On the hiking trail around the lake you only meet a few local anglers.

Truly suggestive road/cycling itinerary from a landscape point of view, but quite busy

Only cordoned off with a thin tape, I would doubt the video surveillance sign - but you can't just march through because then you'll probably meet a guided tour. Ditto from the rear entrance (it only says “entry prohibited” in Romanian). Apparently there are also English tours every now and then. So just be there at one of the times in the photo and see what happens.

In August 2023, a ranger was on duty who spoke very good English - but the (free) tour soon had to be broken off: a bear had been wounded in a turf war and was therefore unpredictable. So I wouldn't recommend the route from the north through the moor.