Lake Karer in the Eggental is famous for its extraordinary colors and is therefore also called “Lec de Ergobando” – Rainbow Lake. With a length of about 300 meters and a width of approximately 140 meters, it is one of South Tyrol's best-known natural jewels. It is fed by underground springs from the Latemar range, which is why its size and depth can vary greatly depending on the season and weather.
The medium circular route starts at Lake Karer, crosses the suspension bridge towards the holiday settlement, and then leads back through idyllic forest areas to the starting point at the lake. Besides Lake Karer itself, the suspension bridge, built in 2018 as a connection to the Karerseesiedlung, is another special highlight for visitors.
As a protected natural monument, Lake Karer deserves special respect. It is important to observe the designated protection boundaries so that the beauty of this unique mountain lake can be preserved for the future.
The starting point is at the Lake Karer parking lot. At the end of the parking lot, you cross the suspension bridge and then follow path [6] steeply upwards towards the Karer Pass. At the Hotel Restaurant Lake & River, you cross the street, turn right, and on path [10], you go back to Lake Karer. If desired, you can also walk around the lake at Lake Karer and then return to the starting point.
Dining option at the visitor center: Sea Bistro - opening hours and day off: https://eggental.com/de/infos/sea-bistro_5234
The starting point of the route is easily reachable by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Nova Levante
- 180 from Fassa Valley, Karer Pass, Lake Karer
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk with transfer to 180 (or: 181 and transfer to 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen with transfer to 180 (or: 184 and transfer to 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian, Niger Pass with transfer to 180
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer with transfer to 180 (or: 182 and transfer to 180)
Stop: Lake Karer. Online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility: www.suedtirolmobil.info
The starting point of the route is easily reachable by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Nova Levante
- 180 from Fassa Valley, Karer Pass, Lake Karer
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk with transfer to 180 (or: 181 and transfer to 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen with transfer to 180 (or: 184 and transfer to 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian, Niger Pass with transfer to 180
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer with transfer to 180 (or: 182 and transfer to 180)
Stop: Lake Karer. Online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility: www.suedtirolmobil.info
By car:
Destination: Lake Karer
Parking: Lake Karer parking lot
Holders of the Mountain Pass can use 17 lifts in the heart of the Rosengarten, Latemar and Schlern/Sciliar any three or five days within a period of seven consecutive days.