Shartash Lake, Natural lake in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Shartash Lake is a bean-shaped body of water in the northeastern part of Yekaterinburg, surrounded by mixed forests and granite rock formations. The shoreline features natural stone outcrops that reflect in the water and define the landscape.
Archaeological discoveries near the lake reveal settlements from the Stone and Iron Ages with remains of ancient structures. These findings show that people have lived in this area for thousands of years.
The name comes from Turkic words meaning yellow stone, a reference to the colored rocks visible along the shoreline. This origin remains part of how locals understand their lake today.
The eastern shore has swimming areas open during summer, while cycling paths and walking trails circle the entire lake. These paths make it easy for visitors to explore different parts of the shoreline at their own pace.
Scientists predict that this lake will gradually disappear over the coming decades due to natural processes. This transformation happens slowly as the environment around it continues to evolve.
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