This deep blue mountain lake surrounded by dense forest can be reached in just over an hour from Ganja. Often rated Azerbaijan's most beautiful lake, it sits 1,500 m (4,921 ft) above sea level and is home to a wide variety of fish and wildlife. After recently opening to the public, only a small section is accessible to tourists. Don't expect a day of hiking or exploring. But the drive through the mountains and traditional villages with a hint of German culture makes it a top attraction in Ganja.Ask Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Goygol fast, fun, and easy.
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We drove along the lake on our way from Azerbaijan to the Georgia border. It was an intense blue and very attractive alongside the mountains
We drove along the lake on our way from Azerbaijan to the Georgia border. It was an intense blue and very attractive alongside the mountains more »
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The place is beautiful, but with too much crowd and trash. You pay money at the entrance, but do not get any minimum comfort in return.
The place is beautiful, but with too much crowd and trash. You pay money at the entrance, but do not get any minimum comfort in return. more »
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We took a taxi from Ganga to the lakes, and this is the first lake you get to when you arrive in the natural reserve. There is a small entrance fee at the entrance of the reserve, and from the car...
We took a taxi from Ganga to the lakes, and this is the first lake you get to when you arrive in the natural reserve. There is a small entrance fee at the entrance of the reserve, and from the car... more »
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Wow factor... This place is worth visiting. Landscape cant be described in words. Its a national forest and they are taking good care of it. There is an entry ticket which is mkre or less 10 to 15 manat depending on nunber of people visiting. At one point cars will be parked and then you would have to walk down the track to the lake. I also saw old Russain car providing taxi services to the lake. However, I would recommend to walk down the lake since the track itself is amazing, cool and breathtaking. Highly recommended for nature lovers. The only problem you might face is language barrier. Hardly anyone speaks english over there.
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Best place got all season to go,rest. Way to Goygol-super easy. You can reach from Ganja or Goygol. I have been few times there, sometimes sitting long for reading. Also there are some short distance walkijng roads. Just for feeling the nature. Tips. If you wanna see magic, go fall season. Ans see best colorful leaves there.
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Beautiful and clean lake. Had tea in a restaurant.
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Goygel is a magnificent lake in the western part of Azerbaijan, located on the territory of Goygel region, on the northern slope of the Murovdag ridge, at the foot of the Kapaz mountain, in the gorge of the Akhsu river. It is one of the largest lakes in Azerbaijan. The lake area is 0.78 km²; the length from south to north is 2800 m, the maximum width is 800 m. The average depth is 30 m, and the maximum is 96 m. The lake was formed as a result of a devastating earthquake that occurred near Ganja on September 30, 1139, as a result of which the top of Mount Kapaz collapsed in the gorge of the Akhsu River. The resulting dam is Lake Goygel. However, according to the research of many authors, the lake has a glacial origin. On the territory of the lake there are 423 species of trees and shrubs, as well as medicinal plants. Of these, 76 species are trees and shrubs, the rest form grass cover. On the shores of the lake are found deer, roe deer, bear, wild boar, mountain goat, wolf, fox, jackal, badger, porcupine, wild cat, lynx. Trout is also found in the lake. The lake is located on the territory of the Goygel national park. The park was created in 2008 on the territory of Goygel district. The total area of the park is 12.755 hectares (127.55 sq. Km). The park was created on the basis of the Goygel State Reserve, founded in 1925.
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Small Caucasus 1500m. Lake in the mountains! Its beauty. Impressive. In the spring it's cold. Good summer. Super Autumn!!!
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