Ovan Lake
| Ovan Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alamut |
| Coordinates | 36°28′58″N 50°26′37″E / 36.48278°N 50.44361°E |
| Primary inflows | Ovan stream and the springs underneath of the lake |
| Primary outflows | A stream to farmlands |
| Basin countries | Iran |
| Surface area | 70,000 m² |
| Max. depth | 5.7 m (19 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
Ovan lake (also knows as Evan lake) is a small alpine lake in Alamut region of Arburz range, in Qazvin province of Iran. The centre point of the lake is approximately located at 36°28'58.98"N 50°26'37.39"E. The only tributary that flows into the lake, is a stream with the same name, Ovan, coming down from northern mounts. The north of the lake is also surrounded by three small villages, namely from east to west: Varbon, Ovan and Zar-abaad.
[edit] Access to the lake
The lake can be reached via a road which connects Qazvin to Alamut. As of 2009, part of the road is gravel, therefore using an SUV might be a better option. Starting from the south towards the north, there is village at beginning of the road, called Shinqor, which is probably the best/last place one could obtain foods and drinks. After passing a relatively high hill there is a flat area called Rajaee-dasht at 36°27'20N 50°16'58E where a fuel station is available. A few kilometers after this point, where the road branches off, the Moalem-kalaye road should be taken. At the last fork, there is a narrow road towards the north which directly goes to the lake.
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