Bear Lake
Bear Lake in Sovata is the largest heliothermal lake in the world, with a salt concentration of 250 g/l. Formed in 1875 after heavy rain closed a sinkhole, it was originally called Illyés Lake but renamed Bear Lake due to its shape. Covering 4 hectares and 18 m deep, it is a popular summer destination. The temperature mechanism keeps deep salty water warm, earning it the nickname “Dead Sea of Transylvania.”