Lake Carezza hike

The lake Carezza at the foot of the Latemar one of South Tyrol's most famous lakes. An easy hike leads from Nova Levante to this legendary, deep green shimmering natural jewel in the Dolomites.

Route description Lake Carezza

The hike to lake Carezza starts at the large car park of the cable car in Nova Levante.

Directly at the car park the hiking trail no. 7 branches off in the direction of lake Carezza. It winds its way in a pleasant ascent through sparse woods and clearings, rich in views, where beautiful vistas of the jagged Latemar open up.

Behind a group of houses the hike turns into the Sagenweg n. 7A, which leads down to the Val d'Ega state road. After crossing the road, the hike continues along the hiking trail no. 10A.

Finally, in the midst of the evergreen Latemar forest , the crystal clear lake Carezza presents itself, framed by the steep rock faces of the Latemar and the Catinaccio. A popular walking trail leads around the emerald-green shimmering mountain lake, offering ever new perspectives of this picturesque natural jewel.

The quickest way back from lake Carezza is the outward route.

Indicated walking time lake Carezza

Nova Levante - lake Carezza: 1:30 h

Interesting facts about the lake Carezza

Because of its idyllic location in the middle of the evergreen Latemar forest dominated by spruces and its peculiar, constantly changing play of colors, lake Carezza is also called the "fairy tale lake of the Dolomites". However, its clarity and translucence are due less to magical powers than to the light dolomite rock at the bottom of the lake and the low growth of algae.

The wood of the Latemar Forest is also known far beyond the borders of the country. The high-quality spruce wood is not only a sought-after construction timber, but is also highly prized by instrument makers. The compact spruce, which has grown under almost optimal conditions, lends a special sound to the Violin.

Infos Lake Carezza hike

• Duration:03:00 h
• Length:9.4 km
• Height gain:450 m

• Min. elevation:1162 m
• Max. elevation:1553 m