Lake Roșu - Bicaz Gorges
Lake in Harghita county
What it feels like
Cool air at altitude, water that mirrors the sky, the smell of pine on the shore. The kind of stillness that resets you.
Lake Roșu was formed in 1837 by a landslide that blocked the Ghilcoș stream. The trunks of submerged trees rising from the water and the lake's spectacular colours at sunset make it one of the most photographed destinations in Romania.
Best time to visit
June through September. Higher-altitude lakes may freeze or be inaccessible in winter.
How to get there
Address: Cheile Bicazului, Harghita-Neamț. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
