Lake Carezza, picture-perfect, lies below the Latemar massif on the edge of the Latemar forest, in the Eggental valley municipality of Welschnofen. This picturesque lake is known far and wide: located at 1,520 metres above sea level near the village of Carezza, below the Karerpass, it is easily accessible by bus, mountain bike, ski lift or hiking trail – so you can leave your car behind.
Its enchanting, ever-changing waters gleam, the colours ranging from emerald-green to yellow. For this reason – and of course also thanks to the legend of the “Water Nymph of Lake Carezza” – it is known in Ladin as the “Lech de l'ercaboan”, the Rainbow Lake.
Rainbow Lake - Lech de l'ercaboan
The parking at Lake Carezza cannot be booked in advance.
Lake Carezza is easily and comfortably accessible by public transport.
The Eggental Guest Pass, value cards and Mobilcards are valid - single tickets and value cards can be purchased directly on board.
Yes.
Exclusively for all guests of the member establishments of the Val d'Ega tourist associations, there is the Guest Pass Val d'Ega, with which they can use public transport free of charge and without restriction during their stay - in Val d'Ega, throughout South Tyrol and of course to Lake Carezza!
You can comfortably start from Welschnofen with the cable car or from Tiers/Tires with the new cable way, continue with the new cable car König Laurin I to the middle station, then float with the chair lift Tschein to the Moseralm and then hike via trail no. 16 and trail no. 6 over the suspension bridge to the Lake Carezza in just a few minutes on foot.
Yes.
Ride on 3 days within 7 or on 5 days within 7 (from first rating) without restrictions on 17 lifts in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage on the Rosengarten, Latemar and on the Schlern: also the lifts to the Lake Carezza are included.
Yes, coaches can reach Lake Carezza at any time. However, there is limited parking for coaches. Find out before you arrive.
There are free toilets in the visitor centre subway.
Lake Carezza is a protected natural monument and in order to preserve and protect its beauty for a long time, we ask you not to exceed the protection limits around Lake Carezza and to treat nature with respect. As the Lake Careza is a protected nature reserve, bathing and swimming in it is also strictly prohibited.
There are a total of 4 reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities at the Lake Carezza car park.
At the lake there is a visitor centre with refreshment facilities and a subway through which visitors can reach the lake barrier-free. The viewing platform at Lake Carezza and the circular path around the lake are also accessible without barriers.
The visitor centre of Lake Carezza offers two bistros where hungry explorers can fortify themselves.
Fancy some traditional South Tyrolean cuisine? In Carezza, a number of restaurants and huts tempt you to enjoy a hearty snack. Here you can find all the restaurants and huts in the area!
Lake Carezza is fed by underground springs from the Latemar mountain range, which is why both its size and depth are highly seasonal and weather-dependent - the greatest depth of Lake Carezza has been recorded at 22 m.
Lake Carezza is accessible around the clock. The visitor centre, the pedestrian subway and the toilets are open daily from 09.00 am - 7.00 pm.
When you arrive at Lake Carezza, you will find three parking options.
Car park 1 is located directly at Lake Carezza and is subject to a fee.
A little further away from the lake there are 2 further parking possibilities, which are free of charge for cars.
All prices and directions can be found here!
Lake Carezza is accessible all year round. In winter, the visitor centre, pedestrian subway and toilets are open from 09.00 am - 5.00 pm. The car park and the circular walk around Lake Carezza are accessible.
The Christmas magic at Lake Carezza will no longer take place.
Although the market was met with great interest in recent years, it has been overshadowed by insurmountable traffic problems.
As an alternative, various smaller events and Christmas concerts will be organised in Val d'Ega.
Flying drones is not permitted at Lake Carezza due to its nature conservation status and regional protection regulations. The lake is located in a sensitive nature reserve where special regulations apply to protect the flora and fauna. In order to preserve the nature and tranquillity of the area, drone flights are strictly prohibited. Visitors are asked to respect this regulation in order to preserve the natural beauty of Lake Carezza.
Further information: Use of drones in protected areas
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