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Lake Synevyr (Ukrainian: озеро Синевир) is the largest lake in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine. It is located in Mizhhiria Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast, not far from the village of Synevyr Poliana. It is part of the National natural preserve "Synevyr", which was established in 1989. Scientists estimate that the lake formed about ten thousand years ago. In 2008, the lake was recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine.

Synevyr (Синевир)
Synevyr (Синевир) Show map of Zakarpattia Oblast Synevyr (Синевир) Show map of Ukraine
Location	Mizhhiria Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast
Coordinates	48°37′01″N 23°41′02″E
Primary inflows	3
Primary outflows	1 (subterranean)
Basin countries	Ukraine
Surface area	4–7 ha (10–17 acres)
Average depth	8–10 m (26–33 ft)
Max. depth	22 m (72 ft)
Surface elevation	989 m (3,245 ft)
Islands	"Sea Eye" (currently flooded)
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Lake Synevyr
Designated	29 July 2004
Reference no.	1400[1]

Description

Lake Synevyr is located in the northwestern part of the National Nature Park Synevyr near the foothills of the 1,495-meter-tall Mount Ozerna. It belongs to the region of Pryvododilni Gorgany and is located at an elevation of 989 meters above sea level. The lake was created in the post-Ice Age period (around ten thousand years ago) due to a powerful earthquake-induced tectonic shift of indigenous sandstone from the southern slope of Mount Krasna which blocked a narrow stream valley. Its waters flow through the porous natural dam and return to the surface 350 meters to the west of the lake, 60 meters below the average lake level.

Lake Synevyr is primarily filled by two streams. The water level in the basin constantly changes: it increases during rain showers and intensive snow thaw, and decreases during winter and the dry season. As a result, the lake's water level fluctuates by 4 to 4.5 meters, its area varies between 4.5 and 7.5 ha, and its maximum depth varies between 18 and 23.5 meters.

The forest around the lake is believed to be 140 to 160 years old. There is a very small island in the middle of the lake with an area of a few square meters which is called the Sea Eye (Morske Oko). The island has been flooded for some time.

A legend states that the lake appeared (2,485 moons ago) out of the tears of one of count's daughters Syn, because her love, the Verkhovynian cowboy Vir, was killed by the order of the count, her father.

National Park

Architect Yurii Solomin (Юрій Соломін) decorated the area around the lake, with contributions from the sculptors Ivan Brodin (Іван Бродин) and Mykhailo Sanych (Михайло Санич), who created the red tree sculptural composition "Syn and Vir" (Syn i Vir). The composition is 13 metres (43 ft) tall and rests upon a steel base.

Swimming, camping, and fishing at that lake is prohibited. All the services that the park offers cost around $1 (₴ 5, 2008). There is a scenic path around the lake, which is rather round. Along the path park guests will find a few gazebos and a "rest house". There is also a horse-back riding service that takes customers on a trail ride around the lake.

See also

• Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine
• National park

References

External links

• Overview (in Slovak)
• Cool blog at one of the travel sites (in Ukrainian)
• Video presentation on youtube (in Ukrainian)
• Lake Synevyr (4k UltraHD) on YouTube

На других языках

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[de] Synewyr

Der Synewyr (ukrainisch Синевир, russisch Синевир .mw-parser-output .Latn{font-family:"Akzidenz Grotesk","Arial","Avant Garde Gothic","Calibri","Futura","Geneva","Gill Sans","Helvetica","Lucida Grande","Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande","Stone Sans","Tahoma","Trebuchet","Univers","Verdana"}Sinewir, polnisch Synewyr) ist ein Bergsee im ukrainischen Nationalpark Synewyr in den Waldkarpaten.

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- [en] Synevyr

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[es] Lago de Synevyr

El lago de Synevyr (en ucraniano, Синевир, Synevyr) es un pequeño lago de Ucrania, el más grande en los Cárpatos ucranianos. Se encuentra en el raión de Mizhhiria del óblast de Zakarpatia, no lejos del pueblo de Synevyr Poliana y forma parte de la reserva nacional natural Synevyr que se creó en el año 1989. Los científicos calculan que el lago apareció hace diez mil años. En 2008 el lago fue reconocido como una de las siete maravillas de Ucrania.

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[it] Lago Senever

Senevir (altri nomi - Synyevyr, Occhio marino) è il lago più grande dei Carpazi ucraini. Si trova nel distretto di Mizhhirya nella Oblast' della Transcarpazia, nella catena montuosa delle Gole interne. Fa parte del Parco naturale nazionale di Senevir.

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[ru] Синевир (озеро)

Синеви́р[1][3] (Синевирское[1][3], Морской глаз[4][5]; укр. Синеви́р[1]) — крупнейшее по площади горное озеро Украины, а также самое известное озеро в Украинских Карпатах[2], расположенное в верховьях реки Теребли[3]. Площадь его водного зеркала около 7 гектаров[1].

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