Bâlea Glacial Lake & Chalet
OnlineThis live camera overlooks Bâlea Lake, a mirror-still alpine tarn cradled high in the Făgăraș Mountains along Romania's celebrated Transfăgărășan road. The historic Cabana Bâlea Lac chalet rests on the shoreline, framed by rugged ridges and grassy slopes that sweep down to the water. It is one of the country's most spectacular high-altitude landscapes.
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A Jewel of the Făgăraș Mountains
Bâlea Lake is a glacier-carved tarn perched at roughly 2,034 metres above sea level, one of the highest and most renowned lakes in Romania. Its crystalline waters mirror the surrounding peaks of the Făgăraș range, the country's tallest mountains.
The Historic Bâlea Chalet
On the shore stands Cabana Bâlea Lac, a beloved mountain refuge that has welcomed hikers and travellers for generations. The chalet is a natural base for exploring the dramatic ridgelines and trails of the Southern Carpathians.
Gateway to the Transfăgărășan
The lake crowns the Transfăgărășan, one of Europe's most spectacular mountain roads, while a cable car links the valley below to this remote alpine basin.
A Living Alpine Landscape
The scene is a pristine wilderness of grassy slopes, rocky escarpments and reflective water, a haven for hikers, photographers and lovers of wild mountain scenery.
Location Details
Bâlea Lake
Cârțișoara, Sibiu County, Center Region, Romania
Europe
Timezone
Bucharest
Europe/Bucharest (UTC+3)
GPS Coordinates
45.6032°, 24.6171°
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