Vlasina Lake, Reservoir in Southeast Serbia
Vlasina Lake spans 16 square kilometers at an elevation of 1213 meters, making it the highest and largest artificial lake in Serbia.
The construction of the dam between 1946 and 1948 transformed the Vlasina peat bog into a reservoir, reaching full capacity by 1954.
The region preserves traditional Serbian customs, with local residents maintaining stories about mysterious water creatures and floating islands in the lake.
The reservoir connects to hydroelectric plants downstream, providing water for power generation while maintaining temperatures suitable for swimming in summer months.
The lake features two permanent forested islands, Dugi Del and Stratorija, alongside moving islands formed from peat chunks that separate from shorelines.
Elevation above the sea: 1,213 m
GPS coordinates: 42.70000,22.33333
Latest update: November 29, 2025 16:04
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