Wild Lake
Encyclopedia
The Wild Lake or Savage Lake is a lake
near Idrija
in Slovenia
. The lake is also a karst spring
and water flows from under the ground and through a steeply inclined tunnel. The tunnel has been explored to a depth of 160 metres. It is the source of Jezernica, a tributary of Idrijca
and, at 55 metres long, is the shortest river in Slovenia. In 1967, the lake was protected as a natural monument
. In 1972, it was arranged to be the first Slovenian natural museum.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
near Idrija
Idrija
Idrija is a small town and municipality in the Goriška region of Slovenia. It is known for its mercury mine and lace....
in Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
. The lake is also a karst spring
Karst spring
A karst spring is a spring that is part of a karst system. That includes the underground drainage of a much larger area, which means that karst springs often have a very large discharge...
and water flows from under the ground and through a steeply inclined tunnel. The tunnel has been explored to a depth of 160 metres. It is the source of Jezernica, a tributary of Idrijca
Idrijca
The Idrijca is a river flowing through the Idrija Hills and Cerkno Hills. It is 60 km long. It rises near Vojsko, flows towards northeast and after passing through Idrija turns to the northwest. After passing through Spodnja Idrija and Cerkno it joins the Soča in Most na Soči.The river basin...
and, at 55 metres long, is the shortest river in Slovenia. In 1967, the lake was protected as a natural monument
Natural Monument
A natural monument is a natural or natural/cultural feature of outstanding or unique value because of its inherent rarity, representative of aesthetic qualities or cultural significance....
. In 1972, it was arranged to be the first Slovenian natural museum.
External links
- Wild Lake - Museum in Nature. Idrija Tourism.
- Divje jezero. Virtual panoramas. Slovenia Landmarks. Boštjan Burger.