One of the largest, deepest and most beautiful lakes in Azerbaijan called Geigel is located not far from the northern part of the Murovdag mountain range at the very foot of the majestic Kapaz mountain. This peak is part of the mountain system of the Lesser Caucasus and is its highest point.
Short description
Geigel Lake spread to the west of the country. Its total area does not exceed 0.8 square meters. km, it reaches 2.8 km in length and only 800 m in width. It rises by more than 1.5 thousand meters above sea level. The lake belongs to the sewage type and flows into the large river Shamkirchay. This body of water belongs to the National Park of Azerbaijan, bearing the same name - Geigel.
Education and Nutrition
It is worth noting that many unique reservoirs are located on the territory of such a state as Azerbaijan. Geigel Lake - crater, was formed during a large-scale earthquake that occurred back in 1139, as a result of the fall of mountain peaks. That is why the minimum depth in this pond is not less than 25 m. The largest depression reaches a mark of 96 m. This depth determines that the temperature of lake water, even in the high summer months, never rose above +19 o C.
Geigel Lake in Azerbaijan, the photo of which can be viewed in the article, is nourished thanks to annual snowmelt and precipitation, as well as due to flowing small rivers, mountain and underground springs. The water here is surprisingly always quite clean and transparent, which allows you to see the bottom of the reservoir even in the deepest depressions. A well-mineralized water is an excellent tool for irrigation and drinking.
What awaits tourists?
Geigel Lake has a very interesting history, and the preserved local attractions of those times serve as a venue for excursions for visitors. From the very beginning of the 19th century, these lands went to the colonists and Germany, who completed the construction of the current museum city of Helenendorf (now called Hanlar) on 08.22.1819. Each vacationer who came to this amazing resort by the lake, surrounded by mountain ranges and incredible natural views, can visit several attractions of historical significance. Tourists can not only enjoy the picturesque views of the surroundings, but also experience the full charm of the purest air with their full breasts.
Interesting places
For tourists there are a lot of places that you can visit during your vacation. For example, the beautiful and great Lutheran church, whose construction dates back to 1854. Several different in size bridges, which offer excellent views of the unique natural landscapes and, of course, Lake Geigel itself. The ancient Gabriel Temple, erected in the middle of the XIX century in the small village of Shakhriyar. Tall towers and even a mausoleum. Not to mention the sights given by nature. In total, several excursion routes have been laid in this area, on which everyone can go with a guide to get acquainted with culture, landscape, history and local flora and fauna.
Meaning and Usage
For the local population, Geigel Lake with architectural structures of different eras, spreading along the entire okrug, carries not only historical value, but also industrial and economic value. Irrigation is carried out precisely thanks to this source of water, starting from the middle of spring and ending in late autumn.
Power supply to local villages and villages is also provided by lake water. Well-developed tourist infrastructure, several spacious hotels for tourists and an interesting entertainment program bring considerable income to this region.
Resort area
In the most picturesque corner of Azerbaijan, there is excellent air filled with minerals, which is ideal for the treatment of respiratory tract and asthma in people. And the magnificent views delight the eye of any tourist who has come to this resort area on Lake Geigel. Hotels located in close proximity to the reservoir are always ready to resettle guests. They offer different rooms at a cost of 1.5 thousand rubles per day. These are Ramada Plaza Gence, Afra Hotel and others.
This area is truly worth a visit, since even the famous artists of Azerbaijan painted pictures from it, so the lake and its surroundings are beautiful. And world-famous poets wrote and dedicated poems to him.
Flora and fauna
The shores of the lake are covered with thick grass, alternating with small fishing lines. In total, in the vicinity of Lake Geigel you can see 76 species of trees and 347 species of herbs, including medicinal ones. Dense forest thickets hide many representatives of wild fauna: fierce bears and wild boars, graceful roe deer and fast mountain goats, nimble deer and jackals, funny porcupines, badgers and even lynxes. Due to low temperatures, very few people live in the lake, in particular, this is trout. You can safely go fishing with a fishing rod both from the shore and by boat, and trophy mining will not be long in coming.
For some period of time, it was strictly forbidden for tourists to visit the conservation area in order to protect representatives of the local flora and fauna from the harmful effects of man. But at the moment, the territory of Lake Geigel is one of the main health resorts and resorts located in the west of the country, where lovers of quiet relaxation come from all over Europe.