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Ribničko jezero

Directions

Рибничко језеро

Ribničko jezero is a reservoir in the Crni Rzav canyon on Zlatibor, about 7–8 km from Kraljeve Vode, on the way to Tornik and the Uvac monastery. The second largest lake on the mountain, about 2 km long, it is known for its clear water over a dark, rocky bottom.

How it formed

The lake was created around 1970–71 by damming the Crni Rzav, and it supplies drinking water to Kraljeve Vode and Čajetina. The Crni Rzav later meets the Beli Rzav at Brdište to form the Rzav, which flows into the Drina at Višegrad.

Nature

The lake is rich in fish, among them chub, trout, carp, tench and wels catfish, which makes it popular with anglers.

Visit

Swimming

No reliable information

Tips

The lake is a few kilometres from the centre of Zlatibor, near the Tornik ski centre, and a summer walk along the shore is the classic way to see it. There are trails, and fishing is popular, but swimming and water sports are not allowed.

For a swim, go back to the lake at Kraljeve Vode, which is a summer bathing place.