Lazur Lake

Lazur Lake, also known as the Siahroud Dam or Mo'jezcheshmeh, lies in the eastern Alborz highlands on the border between Tehran and Mazandaran provinces. The lake is located 14 kilometers north of Lazur village, in Qezqanchay Rural District, Arjomand District. Lazur village is roughly 170 kilometers northeast of Tehran and 45 kilometers northwest of Firuzkuh.

This triangular lake is about 15 meters deep and covers an area of roughly 300 × 200 meters. It is fed mainly by the surrounding mountain springs. The area around it is ringed by tall forests, lush pastures and natural springs, offering striking and picturesque scenery for mountaineers and nature lovers. The vegetation around the lake includes native mountain plants, wild spring flowers and high-altitude meadows. In the warmer seasons, this natural setting, with its clear water, greenery and pleasant air, creates a view reminiscent of the pristine landscapes of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. This beautiful ecosystem is a good spot for camping, photography and picnics in the heart of the mountain wilderness.

To reach Lazur Lake, you first need to get to Lazur village. From Tehran, take the Firuzkuh road and, after passing the Lasem junction, continue north until you reach the village. From Lazur village there are two ways to get to the lake: a driving route, which you can take by car along the Lasak dirt road in about 15 to 20 minutes and which suits visitors who prefer comfort and speed, and a hiking route, which nature and mountain enthusiasts can take through the Mishineh-Marg Gorge to reach the lake. This steep, rocky trail requires a good level of fitness, but it offers an unparalleled experience of the region's unspoiled nature. The best time to visit Lazur Lake is spring and summer through early autumn, when the weather at this altitude is cool and pleasant, and the nights offer a chance to watch a starry sky and even the Milky Way. In winter and late autumn, access to the area may be limited by cold and precipitation, and extra caution is needed. A visit to this lake is well suited to day trips or group nature outings.