Zlatibor

Lakes Ribničko, Radoinjsko and Sjeničko

Ribničko jezero

Only 8 kilometers away from Zlatibor community, on the road to the ski center `Tornik,` there is Ribničko Lake. It is an artificial lake made in 1971 when the River Crni Rzav was dammed at Ribnica River so the communities Kraljeve Vode and Čajetina could be provided with drinking water. Ribničko Lake is the second in size on Zlatibor. It is situated in a beautiful natural ambient, surrounded by all sides with coniferous forest, and the color of the lake is dark because of the dark rock that covers the lake bed, however, the water in the lake is unbelievably clean and clear. Ribničko Lake, as the name shows (translated into English: Fish Lake), is rich in fishes such as chub, trout, carp, and catfish so it is good for fishing and recreation. Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Radoinjsko Lake

Radoinjsko Lake is an artificial lake down the stream of the river Uvac and it is the third artificial lake made after Uvačko Lake and Zlatarsko Lake. It is situated on a mountain range Zlatar, 25 kilometers from Zlatibor on an altitude of 850 meters. The Lake is 11 kilometers long, with a maximum depth of 30 meters. It is famous for its traditional summer boat gathering. Untouched nature meanders that leave you breathless, `the dance` of the Griffon Vulture and clean water makes this destination a must. The lake is part of the special reservation Uvac, founded with a goal to protect the biggest colony of Griffon Vulture on the Balkan.

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Sjeničko Lake

Sjeničko or Uvačko Lake, as it is also known, is in the southwestern part of Serbia between mountains Zlatibor and Javor. It was made by damming the river Uvac in 1979, for the needs of hydroelectric power plant Uvac. This artificial lake is at an altitude of 985 meters and it is 25 kilometers long. The lake is part of the special nature reservation Uvac founded with a goal to protect the biggest colony of Griffon Vulture on Balkan. The lake is rich with various types of fish, especially with carp, chub, common barbell and catfish. You can sail on the lake, which is a good possibility to visit caves and see the nests of the Griffon Vulture.