SUP & kayaking on the lake

In the morning, when the lake is a mirror and the mist still sits on the water, a SUP or kayak outing on Poiana Uzului is otherworldly: just you, a mountain on either side, and 334 hectares of stillness.

Gear at the guesthouse

The hosts at Cabana Marisa make SUP boards and kayaks available to their guests — and the guesthouse sits right at the tail of the lake, so you never carry anything far. Details and availability: WhatsApp 0746 790 348.

When it is at its best

• Early morning — calm water, mist lifting off the lake, the best light.
• Evening — the lake turns into a mirror for the sunset sky.
• Autumn — hillsides ablaze with colour, unforgettable reflections.

Safety on the water

• Wear a buoyancy vest — always, no matter how well you swim; the lake is deep (up to 90 m) and cold all year round.
• The wind picks up quickly between the slopes: stay close to the shore on your first outings.
• The lake is a drinking-water source — leave nothing behind and respect the marked zones.
• Children — only with an adult and a vest.