Mija Lake, Parâng Mountains

• It is located right in the glacial bucket at the right of Zanoaga Mija, at an altitude of 1,975 m.

• Guarded by Sliva Peak, located in the right part of the lake, trapezoidal shape approximately, with rounded angles, oriented North-South.

• The length of 120 m and maximum width of 100 m give an area of ​​0.80 ha and its maximum depth is 6.5 m.

• It is supplied by water provided by precipitation, its level during the spring determines an area of ​​1 ha and a maximum depth of 7.5 m of water. Being situated behind a high glacial dam, it has no surface evacuation, the lake’s water coming out is infiltrating in the scree.

• Ice bucket where the lake is located is very beautiful.

• The proposed route: Parang Tourist Complex (chairlift landing station – 1685m) – Mija Lake (1,975m)

• Duration: ~ 2h – 2h30min

• Marking: red tape, then yellow dot

• The route is easy.

• In the first part of the route we follow the red tape, and after approximately 1h – 1h 30min we will also meet the yellow dot.

• The trail marked Red tape continues to the Carja Peak (2,405m) and to the Parangul Mare Peak (2,519m).

• For a more interesting tour we can visit Carja Peak, and then go back to Mija Lake.

• To get to the Parang Resort, see the trail Parangul Mare Peak .

• After we meet the yellow dot, it follows a rather long descending route, crossing the valley, and after a short climb we reach the lake.In the valley, there is a sheepfold near our route.

• We can find Mija Lake on other maps named Zavoaiele Lake.