Lake Kucherla, Glacial lake in Ust-Koksinsky District, Russia
Lake Kucherla stretches 4.67 kilometers from north to south, reaching depths of 54.8 meters within the Altai Mountains of Siberia.
The lake forms part of the Golden Mountains of Altai UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes Lake Teletskoye, Belukha Mountain, and Ukok Plateau.
The waters and surrounding lands of Lake Kucherla maintain connections to indigenous communities who practice traditional activities in the region.
Spring and summer offer the most favorable conditions for visiting Lake Kucherla, with access requiring off-road transport from nearby settlements.
Scientists gather data from the lake's glacial clays to study climate changes and seismic events in this remote part of Siberia.
Location: Ust-Koksinsky District
Elevation above the sea: 1,790 m
GPS coordinates: 49.87583,86.41444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:00
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