Lake Ohrid
A tectonic mountain lake system in North Macedonia
Lake Ohrid represents a monumental protected landscape within the mountainous southwestern Balkans. As one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe, it serves as a critical refuge for unique endemic species that exist in its clear, oligotrophic waters. This area showcases the complex interplay between tectonic geological history, high-mountain terrain, and the sustained conservation of a globally significant natural basin.


