Lake Naplás (Hungarian: Naplás-tó, officially called Szilas-pataki flood control reservoir) is the largest lake of Budapest. The lake is artificial, surrounded by the second largest natural reserve of Budapest, including a moorland and a forest. Rare flora and fauna could be found here, therefore it has been a protected since 1997. It is the natural habitat of the European pond turtle. The lake itself is a fishing lake, but there are hiking and biking trails around it. It can be reached from the city by car or bike, or by the nearby public transportation.[1]

Lake Naplás
Lake Naplás in winter
Location of Lake Naplás in Hungary.
Location of Lake Naplás in Hungary.
Lake Naplás
LocationBudapest, 16th district
Coordinates47°30′34″N 19°14′47″E / 47.50944°N 19.24639°E / 47.50944; 19.24639
Primary inflowsSzilas-patak
Primary outflowsSzilas-patak
Basin countriesHungary
Surface area16 hectares (40 acres)
SettlementsBudapest

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  1. ^ "Naplás lake - Wikimapia". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 19 June 2017.

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