Belkau-Kel Lake

The mountain lake, known as Belkau-Kel Lake, is located in the Arkhyz Reserve and is one of the hidden treasures of this area. The name of the lake translates from Karachay as "saddle lake," indicating its location in the mountains. The path to the lake begins from the Arkhyz saddle and leads through picturesque places of the reserve.

However, despite its beauty, the route to the lake is not the most popular among tourists. This is because halfway to the lake is the Lake of Love, which attracts many visitors. The road to Belkau-Kel Lake is long and difficult, with an altitude of about 2235 meters above sea level. Not every tourist decides on this difficult hike, but those who bravely set off often stop at the Lake of Love for the night to rest before continuing their journey to the mountain lake.