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Bâlea Lake

Sibiu County, 🇷🇴 Romania

Bâlea Lake is a glacier lake situated in the Făgăraș Mountains at 2034 meters altitude. It is known for its natural beauty and tourist attractions such as the annually constructed ice hotel. The lake is accessible by car during summer via the Transfăgărășan road and by cable car during other seasons. Read more…

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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Bâlea Lake
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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Visitors to Bâlea Lake can enjoy hiking, mountain tourism, and unique natural experiences year-round. The lake is famous for its ice hotel, which is rebuilt every winter, offering a distinctive accommodation experience.

The lake's location along the Transfăgărășan road makes it a popular destination during summer months, while in colder seasons access is maintained via cable car from Bâlea Cascadă cabin. This combination of accessibility and natural charm makes Bâlea Lake a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Travelers should plan according to the season, using the Transfăgărășan road in summer or the cable car in winter and other off-season times to reach the lake.

More Information and Contact

Address Romania
Coordinates 45°36'11.744" N, 24°37'1.793" E

Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Bâlea Lake
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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