Lake Izvorul Muntelui, Neamț County, Romania

Lake Izvorul Muntelui, also known as Lake Bicaz, is the largest artificial lake in Romania. It was created after the completion of a dam built between 1950 and 1960 on the River Bistrița. The dam is located just north of the town of Bicaz and is used to generate hydroelectricity at the Bicaz-Stejaru hydro-plant.

Lake Izvorul Muntelui has a length of 25 miles an area of 12 square miles and it is an important tourist destination in the area, especially during the summer when boat trips operate.

Date: 4th June 2018

Location: view from near Ruginești, Neamț County, Romania