"The Red Lake (Lacul Rosu)" Top 5 Page for this destination Romania Off The Beaten Path Tip by Fam.Rauca

After the Bicaz Gorge, the road passes through a new tunnel to another fairy tall region, the Red Lake.
This natural water reservoir war created in the year 1837, after an earthquake. The fall of the mountains stones stopped up the Verescheu River watercourse, and created a natural Lake, with a surface area of thirteen hectares.
The Lake is only ten metres deep, but because of the numerous firs’ trunks, that were flooded at the time, the going with the boat on the water surfaces is difficult.
The Lacul Rosu resort, developed in the region of of the lake, at an altitude of 983 m, is a splendid ski area, with three ski slopes and many hotels and restaurants for the tourists.
Hiking in the mountains is also a well-liked activity for the many travellers.