INTERESTING VIDEO - Is there a monster in Lake Pancharevo ?! VIDEO which managed a hit in BULGARIA just a few days!
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Pancharevo Lake or Lake Pancharevo (aka Bent Pancherevo) is a dam in the upper reaches of the river, the territory of Sofia Municipality. Beautiful scenery and proximity to the capital, make it a favorite spot for picnics citizens of Sofia.
Pancharevo Lake is the nearest large water area of the capital. It is 12 km south of the city center towards Samokov and Borovets, 2 km from the ring road along the street. Samokovsko road, which in this section is duplicated with National Road II-82. It is situated on the edge of the picturesque Pancharevo gorge, between Vitosha and Lozen mountain, at the confluence of the river Bistrica in Iskar.
Pancharevo lake is public property and part of the Iskar cascade securing water and energy needs of the Sofia agglomeration. Dam outlet facilities, the front overflow and equalizer, with water intake towers, industrial pipelines and irrigation canals are managed by "Irrigation Systems" at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Ministry of Environment and Water is responsible for water in the lake and the Municipality takes care of the adjacent territories. Ministry of Youth and Sports in turn is related to sobstvennosta on sports infrastructure. This is the third reservoir in the capital and a major source of conditionally clean water with useful volume 315 500 m3. As part of the second level of the cascade "Iskar" Lake performed daily alignment passes through the dam. Pasarel Hydroelectric Kokalyane water quantities by performing minimal regulation of the flow of rivers Planshtitsa, Wedel and Vitosha Bistritsa before entering the river Iskar in Sofia field . After 1964 it was announced and is actively used as a site for recreation.
In the past, the Iskar River was far more deep and often shifted its course sending numerous natural pools and whirlpools, which alternated between small fields, meadows and gardens. Some older pancharevtsi today remember how many people from all over the country come to the weekend about Iskar, even with buses between the old plant and mineral bath (now Lake) are occasional and spent in this place heat bathed in clear waters .
Major contribution to the construction of the lake Pancharevo there Eng. Ivan Ivanov, mayor of Sofia in the period / 1934 - 1944. / Whom are due very key to shaping the European landscape of the capital city planning activities. It was his idea was created Rila water and began development of park Vitosha. The lake was created artificially by building a dam. In zaviryavaneto in the period 1954-1957, the mineral water in the river valley are stored and displayed on the shore, where they are used today in the building of the bath taps to her and outdoor swimming pool. When forming and socialization of coastline are various attractive bridge used in connection with the maintenance and operation of mineral water as well as for walking and mooring small boats. The wall of Pancharevo lake was observed in the projected path of the 50-ies of XX century, but subsequently abandoned vessel and drain part of Sofia, aka Sofia Sea definition which later became a byword for the lake. In the following years its waters are mainly used for water sports, industrial water supply and irrigation. In 1966 was built the first rowing base in the region, and two years later the National rowing base, which at that time was the most modern in the country, with capacity for holding Olympic events. At the same time built the stands and lookout tower, and began the expansion of the existing roundabout lane in order to build a road for shooting competitions and providing an unobstructed view to the race track with a length of 2 100 m. In 1977 the lake to Sofia hosted the World Cup in canoeing and in 1981, the World Youth Championship in water sports. In the 80s as attraction was at a small wooden boat "Sozopol", which was spacious and offer a great opportunity to walk in groups to 15-20 persons. In 1987-88, the unique for Bulgaria and second in Europe showgirl floating in the waters of the lake scene pontoons presented a Bulgarian pop stars, and many folk groups from the region. Of interest are the hotel-restaurant in the shape of a ship located in the building of the Sofia sailing and nautical club in the 90s.
About Pancharevo lake over the years have created several wooded park, were built sports facilities, departmental holiday homes and numerous cozy catering. The area gradually acquires the character of developed recreation area, which today is mainly used for water sports, excursions with boats and water bicycles, fishing and spa. A beach 1300 m long and paid fishing pond. National rowing base "Sredets" and rowing facility of the sports club "Academic" are specialized for conducting trainings and competitions in rowing disciplines. On the western shore of the lake is situated village Pancharevo and Pancharevskiya spas and in its vicinity are the villages Kokalyane and German. East coast is occupied by oak and pine forests and slopes descend steeply to the water, sometimes ending with scree. There is a project to build a cycle path along the boulevard. Samokovsko road and obikolniya time the lake side Lozen mountain. From the southern end starts Protected Area "Plan" NATURA 2000.
Ecopath "Pancharevo lake" (aka Panoramic Trail) is one of the first drilled tourist routes in the area. Located in the western slopes of Lozen Mountain, just above the steep eastern shore of the lake, and has a length of 4 km. Begins at the dam over with. German and ends at HPP Kokalyane. From higher parts are beautiful views of the entire water area, Vitosha, Plana and villages Pancharevo and Kokalyane. Is commonly used by lovers of mountain biking.
5 km from the Pancharevo lake at the foot of Vitosha mountain, along its main tributary - the Bistrica River, the resort settlement Bystrica. Fork to it from the main road at the rowing base, as the road passes through the old center of Pancharevo and suburbs over it.
In Pancharevo Lake breed different species: roach, perch, catfish, carp, sun fish, pike, char, tench, bleak, roach, carp, chub and others. In recent years, interesting decor of calm waters were some rare species of waterfowl, including swans. Lake is the traditional home of the storks, even gulls.
As a major environmental problem Pancharevo lake recently, can be reported pollution shores with solid waste and indirect discharge by tributaries of sewage from surrounding villages that do not yet have sufficient sanitation and most of these waters reach the lake. Artificial restocking with unsuitable species flow of wastewater, surface water changing in chemical and heat treatment and the accumulation of sediment amended environmental conditions of the basin. This translates into the swale, growth of underwater vegetation and reduce the useful volume of the water area over the years. According to experts, if not taken soon cardinal measures, the lake has become a swamp and even disappear.
Pancharevo Lake is thoroughly cleaned for the last time in connection with the holding of the World Cup canoe in Sofia in 1981. The distribution of ownership of the facility between several departments largely difficult operation and coordination of maintenance.
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