Snagov Lake is the largest natural
lake in Romania long of 16 km, maximum width of about 500m and average of 250m,
maximum depth of 9m and average of 6m, locate in area of about 800ha.
The shape of the lake is elongated and very winding, with 11 major bays, on the
downstream side there is a Snagov Delta as well as a 4.4 ha island where the
Vlad Țepeș Monastery is located.
It is considered that Lake Snagov has a continuity from the former Great Sarmatic (for about 4 million years).
The water level in Lake Snagov is stationary due to a downstream dam. In the past it had annual variations of about 1 meter, spring and autumn, due to the melting of snow, respectively drought in summer. The main source of water comes from a set of underground springs on the lake, which in winter form scores.
Currently, in the central third of the lake there is the Protected Natural Area “Snagov Lake” (with over 40 species protected by law), which is adjacent to the “Snagov Forest” Natural Area (with 15 beech species, but also other protected species). The visit / access to the protected area is made by paying a respective tax.
Snagov Lake is the most picturesque and diversified – one of the tourist attractions around Bucharest, whose beauty is complemented by the surrounding forests.