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Outdoors Val d'Ega, Bolzano

Lago di Carezza

An outdoor spot in Val d'Ega, Bolzano, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Lago di Carezza in Val d'Ega, Bolzano
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Why go

Green-blue lake below the Latemar spires, 25 km east of Bolzano.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bolzano, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Alpe di Siusi, 15 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Val d'Ega
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Bolzano. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Alpe di Siusi

    Europe's largest high meadow, with easy trails under the Sassolungo.

    Outdoors · Val Gardena · 15 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Gostner Schwaige

    Small alpine hut on the Alpe di Siusi known for creative mountain cooking.

    Food · Val Gardena · 15 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Sassolungo Circuit

    Full-day loop around the Sassolungo massif past several huts.

    Activity · Val Gardena · 17 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Sella Pass

    Hairpin pass between the Sella group and Sassolungo towers.

    Sight · Val Gardena · 18 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Rifugio Emilio Comici

    Hut at the foot of Sassolungo known for fresh seafood at altitude.

    Food · Val Gardena · 19 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Renon Cable Car

    12-minute cable car up to the Renon plateau, with the earth pyramids nearby.

    Activity · 19 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lago di Carezza is a stop on our Dolomites High Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bolzano

Lago di Carezza is our only outdoors pick in Bolzano; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bolzano guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bolzano run from 6°C in January to 29°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Lago di Carezza itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bolzano from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bolzano weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lago di Carezza, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Karersee, 39056 Welschnofen, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy
Coordinates
46.40923, 11.57506
Destination
Bolzano, Italy

Lago di Carezza: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lago di Carezza?

Plan on about an hour at Lago di Carezza. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lago di Carezza?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Short lakeshore loop; go early before tour buses.

Is Lago di Carezza free?

Yes, we list Lago di Carezza as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lago di Carezza?

Lago di Carezza is at Karersee, 39056 Welschnofen, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy, in Val d'Ega. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lago di Carezza?

Lago di Carezza appears on Dolomites High Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bolzano.

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