Poprad lake

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Category: Mountain lakes (tarns)
Region: Prešov Region
District: Poprad
Tourist location: Tatras (Tatry) - tourist location
Mountains: Tatra MountainsIcon arrow Eastern TatrasIcon arrow High Tatras
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Poprad lake or Popradské mountain lake (in Slovak Popradske pleso) is mountain lake situated in Mengusovská Valley (Mengusovská dolina) in High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry) mountains in Slovakia. It has an area of depth of 17 m, and is located at altitude 1 494.3 m. a.s.l. The lake was created after the retreat of the glaciers in the last ice age. The valley was filled with water from the surrounding valleys and peaks.

Poprad lake is accessible for hikers throughout the year. The asphalt road leads to the lake, but access by car is possible only with a special permit. The most popular starting point for the hiking to Poprad lake is Štrbské mountain lake (Štrbské pleso lake). From Popradské pleso, it is also possible to continue the hike to Ostrva hill (1,984 m.a.s.l.).

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