Blajzloch (Podlesok)
A small reservoir built in 1966 at the end of the valley of the same name under Koč hill (1,057 m), near Slovenský raj. An island in the middle is reached by a footbridge. Only about 3 m deep, but the water is crystal clear with visibility often 15 m, many fish including a big lake trout, and a fallen tree by the wall.
Facts
- Region: Slovakia – Quarries, Tajchy & Reservoirs
- Area: High Tatras, Spiš & Slovak Paradise
- Depth: 0–3 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: bay
- Coordinates: 48.92482, 20.32448
- Highlights: small reservoir from 1966 under Koč hill, island reached by a footbridge, crystal-clear water, often 15 m visibility, lake trout, fallen tree by the wall
- Tips: Poprad – Hôrka – Betlanovce, then right towards Podlesok and along the asphalt to the Blajzloch sign; the road is closed by a barrier about 100 m before the lake, so carry the gear the rest of the way. More of a snorkel or photo dive.