Red Lake in Mitsero (Kokkinopezoula)
a lake at the site of an abandoned pyrite mine
Why go
The mine near Mitsero village worked from the 1950s and closed in 1967. Acid and contamination killed the birds and trees around the lake, and in recent years trees have started to grow around the water again. People come to see the traces of mining and how nature is slowly coming back.
⚠️ Safety
Look at the lake from a safe distance and do not touch the water, which is acidic and contaminated. Do not enter the abandoned workings or go near steep edges.
Getting there
Nearby · Places within 15 km
Adrenaline
Machairas Adventures
outdoor activities in the Machairas mountains: quad safari, canyoning, e-bikesfrom €40
Checked on 8 November · Text by Plans Radar from the place's website and official sources