Red Lake is a natural dam lake formed in 1837 and is the largest natural mountain lake in Romania. Was formed by the collapse of a flank of Mount Ghilcos. Its name comes from Red Creek crossing red layers of iron oxides and hydroxides. In German is called "Mördersee" ("Killer Lake" in l.magh. "Gyilkos" = "killer"), because - according to legend - landslides buried as a pastor together with his flock.
Bicaz part of the National Park
All the way from Bicaz consists of coils of exquisite beauty. Limestone walls of rocks hidden caves of great beauty (Black Cave, Waterfall Cave) and potholes (Licas, pothole with three entries). All small tributary streams Gorges are in turn other keys such as Lapos keys, keys suck, Bicajel keys.
Along the way you can admire the Altar Stone - a rocky elevation of 1120 m, rocky massifs Pintestilor Stone (847 m) and heat stone (835 m). Among other rocks in the area more special mention Surducului Stone, Stone Gate and Bardosului shelves.
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Services
- Local cuisine
- Nature Reserves
- Skiing (downhill)
