A pleasant and easy hike along the Bystraya River and through some thick woods (where you may encounter bears: be sure to bring flares to keep safe) will take you to this pristine lake surrounded by hills and with snow-capped mountains in the distance. It's 9km from Esso to the lake, and it's well signed along the way.
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