Ah, the Lover’s Pond. It’s a well-sought after pool of water for many singles in Breath of the Wild, hoping to meet their one true love once they find it. Finding it isn’t too easy as the pond is hidden on a mountain top in the Faron region, but love seeking travelers can easily tell they’ve reached the pond as is it shaped like a heart. Breathtaking views over a Hyrule reclaimed by nature and a heart-shaped pond sounds almost too good to be true for the hopeless romantic, but fear not! You can almost experience the same here on Earth too.
Whether you are happily taken or struggle to not remain forever alone, there are a couple of heart-shaped lakes you can find in the real world. While there’s no documented proof that singles find their future partners at these lakes, but they are certainly still worth visiting. Maybe one of them lies near where you live or are worth a small detour from your next travel destination? Continue reading to find out!
Lough Ouler, Wicklow, Ireland
Wicklow Mountains is not far away from Ireland’s capital city Dublin but Lough Ouler might be a bit tricky to reach without directions and proper hiking equipment. If you decide to go and if you’re blessed with the Triforce of Courage and don’t mind bugs, you can do as many others and set camp for a day or maybe even go for a swim in the lake.
Heart Lake, Ontario, Canada
Heart Lake is a popular place to visit as it offers many activities such as bird watching, a boat rental service and long hiking trails. It’s also a great place for picnics or to try out a new fishing hook, two activities I suspect Link would like to spend his spare time on. Just watch out for hunters in the area.
Lake Toyoni, Hokkaido, Japan
In between the lush green trees of Erimo Town’s Mount Kanondake lies Lake Toyoni that became famous thanks to a TV commercial. Its surroundings are beautiful all year round, and perhaps particularly in fall when the trees become as colorful as the Akkala region in Breath of the Wild. If you’d like to, you can board a helicopter and enjoy the view from high above as the shape of the lake is best seen from a higher altitude.
Lake Borebukta, Svalbard, Norway
If you find yourself wishing you could be in the Hebra region instead of melting away on hot summer days, a trip to Lake Borebukta in Arctic Svalbard might be something for you. A glacier once melted here and left the heart shaped lake behind as a final gift to nature.
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Not far away from Ipanema and Copacabana lies Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. It’s a popular place for riding bicycles, going for a jog or enjoying a fresh coconut – just like in Lurelin Village! The sun sets behind the mountain Dois Irmãos (which, in my opinion, resembles the Dueling Peaks) and colors the lake in various shades of red and blue since it reflects the sky above.
Northrup Lake, Washington, U.S.A.
This lake is perhaps a bit more round than heart shaped but you can see a heart if you stand at certain spots. It’s a long walk to get there but keep your eyes open for bald eagles and hawks along the way and I’m sure the experience will give memories to last a lifetime or two.
Trnovačko Lake, Montenegro
Trnovačko Lake is an emerald gem hidden between snowy mountain tops in northwest Montenegro and like most gems, it can be a bit of a challenge to hike there. Despite that, the lake is a popular destination for campers and hobby fishers during the summer months. The best view to see the lake’s shape is from a mountain top – just be careful to not slip on wet rocks if it’s raining as you make your way up.
These heart-shaped lakes listed above are just a few of many out there. Perhaps reading about them has inspired you to make one of them your future travel destination or maybe you’ve learned that there’s a heart-shaped lake much closer to you than you knew? Maybe you’ve already visited one or know of one not already mentioned above? Feel free to leave a comment and let us know!
