Trip to Blajzloch lake / Výlet k jazeru Blajzloch

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Hi I wrote this post in English and Slovak language.

So far, I haven’t really sought out lakes and reservoirs as destinations for my trips. My usual goals were beautiful gorges, mountain peaks, or castles and palaces. But that was when I went hiking, seeking adventure and knowledge, alone. Now, most of the time, my two kids join me. And what can I say? They enjoy throwing stones into the water and playing in it. Since I’m trying to guide them towards travel and hiking, I choose places that might interest them and where they wouldn’t get bored. Today, we decided to go to Blajzloch Lake.

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I have to admit, I've explored the Slovak Paradise thoroughly, but I've never been to Blajzloch Lake. That's right, the lake is located in the Slovak Paradise, near the Píla tourist center. Maybe I'm exaggerating with the term "tourist center" since you won’t find any hotels here, but it is the starting point for several hiking trails.

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We’re walking slightly uphill along a forest path from the parking lot. To my surprise, the parking lot is full of cars. Many people have decided to take advantage of today’s beautiful summer day for a nature walk.

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After a short while, we stop. A small stream runs alongside the path. It’s our first stop. The kids are picking up stone after stone. Splash, and it's already in the water. I watch them for a moment, but then I noticed this interesting beetle in the grass. It was boldly and steadily making its way through the dense grass.

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It's a weevil from the Liparus genus, specifically Liparus glabrirostris. This species enjoys mountainous and forested areas. The yellow spots on its body serve to scare off predators, warning them that this beetle is either dangerous or doesn't taste good. It certainly isn’t dangerous, but I’d rather not taste it.

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I was fascinated by its snout. It is used to bore holes into hundreds of plants. The weevil lays its eggs in these drilled cavities, and the larvae then feed on the plant tissues.

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We probably won’t make it to the lake today. We’ve only walked a few meters after admiring the beetle with the big snout, and now our path is crossed by this butterfly. It’s from the Nymphalidae family.

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Limenitis reducta is an elegant butterfly. In the right light, its wings have a purple tint, especially noticeable in males. Presumably, this is how they try to attract females. This species is not endangered, but deforestation can lead to their disappearance from certain areas. It lives on the edges of forests and in adjacent meadows. If it feels threatened, it pretends to be dead, hoping to fool and deter its attacker.

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And here we are! We see the lake, and my kids run to the shore. Water is like a magnet for them. And the best part is if there are stones around that can be thrown into the water. The most important thing is that they are happy. It pleases me that they are content, and we are in such a beautiful natural environment.

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Blajzloch Lake is a small reservoir. It’s man-made and surrounded by forests. It is located in the Slovak Paradise National Park. It was created as a fire reservoir, but the locals say it was built to beautify the surroundings. Either way, I’m glad it was constructed here.

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The surroundings of the lake are enhanced by a wooden water mill like this one.

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Water bodies are extremely important in an ecosystem. Fish live here, it provides refuge for waterfowl, and it increases biodiversity in the area. It also helps retain moisture in the surroundings.

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In the middle of the lake, there’s an island. Of course, we decided to take a closer look at it. We crossed this wooden bridge. Fortunately, both of my kids managed to make it without anyone ending up in the water.

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This romantic island has its charm. It’s pleasant here. We sit on the rocks and look around. It’s hot outside, but here by the water and in the forest, the temperature feels just right.

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Following the educational trail that leads around the lake deeper into the valley, we come across this educational board. We stopped by it. It shows trees and cross-sections of their trunks, displaying the tree rings. These rings illustrate how the trees grew. Each trunk has its distinctive color.

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I think we were all satisfied with today’s trip. We were in nature, we saw a beautiful lake, and we learned something new. It was a pleasant day spent with my children.

Thank you.

Ahoj.

Jazerá a priehrady som ako cieľ mojich výletov doteraz nevyhľadával. Mojím cieľom boli zvyčajne krásne rokliny, horské štíty, alebo hrady a zámky. To som ale za turistikou, dobrodružstvom a poznaním chodil sám. Teraz so mnou väčšinou chodia aj moje dve deti. A čo vám budem hovoriť. Baví ich hádzať kamene do vody, či sa v nej hrať. Keďže sa ich snažím viesť k cestovaniu a turistike, vyberám miesta, ktoré by ich mohli zaujať a nenudili by sa pri nich. Dnes sme sa vybrali k jazeru Blajzloch.

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Musím sa priznať, že Slovenský raj mám prechodený krížom krážom, no pri jazeru Blajzloch som ešte nebol. Presne tak, jazero sa Nachádza v Slovenskom raji, neďaleko turistického strediska Píla. Možno som to s tým strediskom trochu prehnal, pretože tu nenájdete žiadne hotely, ale je to začiatok viacerých turistických trás.

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Z parkoviska kráčame mierne do kopca po lesnej ceste. Na moje prekvapenie je parkovisko plné áut. Veľa ľudí sa rozhodli, že dnešný pekný letný deň využije na prechádzku v prírode.

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O malú chvíľu sa zastavujeme. Popri ceste tečie malý potok. Je to naša prvá zastávka. Deti berú do ruky jeden kameň za druhým. Šup a už je vo vode. Chvíľu sa na nich pozerám, no potom som si v tráve všimol tohto zaujímavého chrobáka. Predieral sa hustou trávou smelo a rozvážne.

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Je to nosáč z rodu Liparus, konkrétne Liparus glabrirostris. Tento druh má rád horské a lesné oblasti. Žlté škvrny na jeho tele slúžia na odstrašenie predátorov. Varujú ich, že tento chrobák je buď nebezpečný, alebo nechutí dobre. Nebezpečný veru nie je, ale chutnať ho radšej nebudem.

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Zaujal ma na ňom jeho nos. Slúži na vyhĺbenie dier do stoviek rastlín. Do vyvŕtaných dutín kladú vajíčka. Larvy sa následne tkanivom rastlín živia.

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Dnes sa k jazeru asi nedostaneme. Prešli sme len pár metrov po tom, čo sme obdivovali chrobáka s veľkým nosom a cestu nám skrýžil tento motýľ. Ide o motýľa z čeľade babôčkovitých.

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Limenitis reducta je elegentný motýľ. V tom správnom svetle majú jeho krídla fialový odtieň. Ten je viditeľný najmä u samcov. Zrejme sa takto snažia zaujať samice. Tento druh nie je ohrozený, no odlesňovanie môže spôsobiť ich vytratenie z určitých oblastí. Žije totiž na okrajoch lesa a na priľahlých lúkach. Ak sa cíti v ohrození, predstiera, že je mŕtvy a dúfa, že tým útočníka oklame a odradí.

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A je to tu! Vidíme jazero a moje deti sa rozbehli ku brehu. Voda je pre nich ako magnet. A najlepšie je, ak sú naokolo kamene, ktoré by sa do vody mohli hádzať. Najdôležitejšie je, že majú z toho radosť. Mňa teší, že sú spokojní a že sme v krásnom prostredí v prírode.

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Jazero Blajzloch je malá vodná nádrž. Je umelo vytvorená a je obklopená lesmi. Nachádza sa v národnom parku Slovenský raj. Bola vytvorená ako požiarna nádrž, no miestny obyvatelia tvrdia, že ju vytvorili, aby skrášlila okolie. Tak či tak, som rád že ju tu vybudovali.

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Okolie jazera skrášľuje napríklad aj takýto drevený vodný mlyn.

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Vodné plochy sú v ekosystéme mimoriadne dôležité. Žijú tu ryby, poskytujú útočisko pre vodné vtáctvo a zvyšuje biodiverzitu v okolí. Zároveň zadržiavajú vlahu v okolí.

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V strede jazera sa nachádza ostrov. Samozrejme, že sme sa rozhodli sa na neho pozrieť zblízka. Prechádzame cez tento drevený mostík. Našťastie to obe moje deti zvládli a nik neskončil vo vode.

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Tento romantický ostrov má svoje čaro. Je tu príjemne. Sadáme si na skaly a pozeráme sa po okolí. Vonku je horúco, no tu pri vode a v lese je pocitovo tak akurát.

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Po náučnom chodníku, ktorý vedie okolo jazera hlbšie do doliny, prichádzame k takejto náučnej tabuly. Pri nej sme sa zastavili. Sú na nej zobrazené stromy a na prierezoch kmeňov vidíme letokruhy. Tie znázorňujú, ako tieto stromy rástli. Každý kmeň má aj svoju charakteristickú farbu.

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Myslím si, že s dnešným výletom sme boli spokojní všetci. Boli sme v prírode, videli sme pekné jazero a niečo nové sme sa naučili. Bol to príjemne strávený deň s mojimi deťmi.

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The place is awesome. You took great pictures. Thanks for sharing the beautiful view.

Thank you for your comment

You are welcome 😊🤗

The view is so beautiful, it will definitely be a very enjoyable trip❤️

Yes, it was a pleasant trip.

So many discoveries. The kids must be very excited. The site looks amazingly peaceful.
Enjoy!

Thank you, the children were also satisfied with the trip.

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