Retezat - Lake Zănoaga
Lake in Hunedoara 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 Zănoaga, the deepest glacial lake in Romania (29 m), lies at 1,997 m in Retezat National Park. The emerald-green water and the jagged ridges around it make Zănoaga one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Carpathians.
Best time to visit
June through September. Higher-altitude lakes may freeze or be inaccessible in winter.
How to get there
Address: Munții Retezat, Hunedoara. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
