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Circular lake hike to Lake Carezza and Lake Mittersee

Welschnofen

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Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

1:35

Duration in hours

Distance

5.7

Distance in km

Suggested period

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Family-friendly hike to the mysterious Mittersee, which appears only for a short time in spring – with a detour to the Lake Carezza and the suspension bridge.

Did you know that Lake Carezza has a little brother? It is the Mittersee | Lago di Mezzo – a hidden natural gem in the forest that only exists for a short time in spring (around May-June depending on the weather). During this period, a meadow transforms into a lake filled with icy meltwater at just 8°C. By July, however, it usually disappears without a trace. As long as it is there, the Mittersee | Lago di Mezzo is considered a true natural spectacle and an insider tip. The bravest even dare to jump into the refreshing water or take a little ride on the raft. This family-friendly hike not only leads to the mysterious Mittersee | Lago di Mezzo, but also to the famous Lake Carezza and the suspension bridge – with magnificent views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar mountains along the way.

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Family-friendly

Route info

Easy

Distance

5,7 km

Activity time

1 h 35 min

Ascent

127 m

Descent

122 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1.636 m

Lowest point

1.538 m

Suggestions

Refreshment stops:

Food & Drinks at the Paolina parking lot - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/golf-food-drinks_10392
Sea Bistro at Lake Carezza - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/sea-bistro_5234

Directions

The route starts at the Paolina car park and first follows path [6] through the village of Karersee | Carezza, passing behind the small St. Josef church until reaching the playground. There, turn left onto path [10], which leads to the Grand Hotel Karersee | Carezza, where you cross the road. After crossing the road at the Latemar Forestry School, continue for a while on path [10]. At the next junction, turn left and follow path [12] to the Mittersee | Lago di Mezzo (note: the Mittersee | Lago di Mezzo only exists during the spring months, around May/June). Continue along path [12] until you reach Lake Carezza, where you can take a walk around the lake. A pedestrian underpass leads to the Lake Carezza car park, which you cross. At the end of the car park, cross the suspension bridge and follow path [6] towards the Karersee | Carezza settlement, returning to the starting point at the Paolina car park.

Refreshment stops:

Food & Drinks at the Paolina parking lot - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/golf-food-drinks_10392
Sea Bistro at Lake Carezza - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/sea-bistro_5234

public transportation

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See, Lago di Carezza
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Paolina. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

How to get there

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot Paolina

Where to park

Parking: Parking lot Paolina, https://maps.app.goo.gl/3YHh2Jc8bFskkTXdA

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