Ochiul Beiului Lake - The story behind the tears of a young man

Located in the heart of a small clearing in the heart of the forest, at an altitude of approximately 300 meters above sea level, Ochiul Beiului Lake is a place where the story merges with the human tragedy.

The lake of karst origin is known as the lake that never freezes, being depicted with an underground karst spring that keeps the water temperature constant. The lake is part of the Cheile Nerei National Park, on the Bei river valley, where it meets the Beușnița river.

Tourists of all ages come here in search of a moment of peace at the edge of the lake, where the turquoise color and clear water give the landscape mystery and serenity.

According to legend, the special color of the lake would have a supernatural origin where several hundred years ago, the lake would have changed its shade of blue following a tragic love story.

The legend tells the story of the son of a wealthy drunkard who met a beautiful shepherdess while hunting in these lands. He fell in love with her at first sight and came to meet the girl every day. Tragedy befalls the couple when the boy's father finds out about the two and decides to send an executioner to kill the girl. Grief-stricken, the young man retreated to the edge of the lake where he shed all his tears.
 
The young man filled with his sadness the lake that today bears his name; the lake that still reflects the color of his eyes.