Lake Goygol: description, photo

One of the largest, deep-water and beautiful lakes of Azerbaijan called Geigel is located not far from the northern part of the high mountain range Murovdag at the very foot of the majestic mountain Kyapaz. This peak enters the mountain system of the Lesser Caucasus and is its highest point.

Short description

Lake Goegel spread out in the west of the country. Its total area does not exceed 0.8 square meters. Km, in length reaches 2.8 km and at a width of only 800 m. Above sea level it rises by more than 1,5 thousand m. The lake refers to the sewage type and flows into the large river Shamkirchay. This reservoir belongs to the National Park of Azerbaijan, which has the same name - Geigel.

Education and nutrition

It is worth noting that many unique reservoirs are located on the territory of such a state as Azerbaijan. Lake Goygel - crater, formed during a major earthquake that occurred in the distant 1139, as a result of the fall of the mountain peaks. That is why the minimum depth in this pond is not less than 25 m. The largest depression reaches a point of 96 m. This depth determines that the temperature of the lake water, even in the height of summer months, never rose above +19 ° C.

Lake Geigel in Azerbaijan, photo of which can be seen in the article, feeds on the annual snow melting and precipitation, as well as at the expense of small rivers, mountain and underground springs. The water is surprisingly always clean and transparent here, which makes it possible to see the bottom of the reservoir even at the deepest depressions. A perfectly mineralized water serves as an excellent aid for irrigation and drinking.

What is waiting for tourists?

Lake Goygel has a very interesting history, and the preserved local attractions of those times serve as a venue for excursions for visitors. From the very beginning of the XIX century, these lands moved to the colonists and Germany, who on August 22, 1819 graduated from the construction of the present city-museum Elenendorf (now called Khanlar). Each holidaymaker who came to this amazing resort by the lake, surrounded by mountain ranges and incredible natural species, can visit several historical sights. Tourists will be able not only to enjoy the picturesque views of the surrounding area, but also to feel the full charm of the cleanest air.

Interesting places

For tourists there are a lot of places that you can visit during your holiday. For example, a beautiful and great Lutheran church, the construction of which is dated 1854 year. Several differently-sized bridges, which offer excellent views of the unique natural landscapes and, of course, Lake Geigel itself. The ancient Temple of Gabriel, erected in the middle of the XIX century in a small village Shahriyar. High towers and even a mausoleum. Not to mention the sights presented by nature. In total, several excursion routes have been laid in this area, according to which everyone can go with a guide to get acquainted with the culture, landscape, history and local flora and fauna.

Value and use

For the local population, Lake Goygel with architectural structures of different epochs stretching along the whole district is not only of historical value, but also industrial and economic. Irrigation is made precisely due to this source of water, starting from the middle of spring and ending with deep autumn.

Electricity for local villages and villages is also produced thanks to lake water. The developed tourist infrastructure, several roomy hotels for tourists and an interesting entertainment program bring this region a considerable income.

Resort area

In the most picturesque corner of Azerbaijan, excellent air, filled with minerals, which is ideal for therapy of respiratory tract and asthma in humans. A magnificent view pleases the eye of any tourist who came to this resort area on Lake Goygel. Hotels in the immediate vicinity of the pond are always ready to accommodate guests. They offer different rooms costing from 1.5 thousand rubles per day. This is Ramada Plaza Gence, Afra Hotel, etc.

This area is truly worth a visit, as even the famous artists of Azerbaijan painted pictures of it, so the lake and its surroundings are beautiful. And poets with a world-wide name wrote and dedicated poems to him.

Flora and fauna

The shores of the lake are covered with dense grassy cover alternating with small fishing lines. A total of 76 species of trees and 347 kinds of grasses, including medicinal ones, can be seen in the district of Lake Geigel. Thick forest thickets hide in themselves a lot of representatives of wild fauna: ferocious bears and wild boars, graceful roe deer and fast mountain goats, bright deer and jackals, funny porcupines, badgers and even lynxes. In the lake due to low temperatures, very few people live, in particular it is trout. You can safely go fishing with a fishing rod both from the shore and on a boat, and the extraction of the trophy will not take long.

At some time, it was strictly forbidden to visit the protected area for tourists in order to protect representatives of the local flora and fauna from the harmful effects of man. But at the moment the territory of Lake Goygol is one of the main health resorts and resorts located in the west of the country, where lovers of quiet rest from all over Europe come to.