Blue lakes
Russia, Gorno-Altaisk, Askat village, left bank of Katun
Description:
A distinctive feature of the Blue Lakes is a non-standard color. Interestingly, these lakes appear only in autumn: when the water begins to subside. They are located in the channel of the Katun River. Their age is estimated at more than 25,000 years.
The depth in the deepest place is 17 meters. The total area is 400 meters2. Lakes in winter do not freeze and are not covered with ice. Residents of the area believe in the healing properties of water, and therefore treat various wounds on the body. Especially blue water in sunlight.
In 170 kilometers from the lakes there is the city of Biysk. From him by car through a number of settlements you can drive to water bodies.