Eggental

Circular lake hike to Lake Carezza and Lake Mittersee

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Did you know that Lake Carezza has a little brother?
It is the lake Mittersee, a secret lake in the middle of the forest that only exists for a short time in the spring months (May-June). A meadow then fills with 8° cool meltwater and disappears again around July.
As long as the lake is there, however, it is a true natural spectacle and an insider's tip. The very brave even dare to jump into the cool water or go for a ride on a raft.
This hike, which is very suitable for families, also leads to the Lake Carezza and the suspension bridge and offers a wonderful view of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar mountains.

Take highway's exit “Bolzano Nord/Eggental”, turn right direction Bolzano/Bozen, after about 0,5 km on roundabout keep left and head towards Val d'Ega (SS 241). Keep driving up to Ponte Nova. At Ponte Nova’s crossroads, turn to the left in direction to Nova Levante and continue until parking Paolina in Carezza (about 30 min. from highway toll booth).

With the public bus line 180 or 184; bus stop: Paolina; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Parking at Paolina.

The route starts at the Paolina car park and first leads through the village of Carezza to the Grand Hotel Carezza (1609 m). Cross the main street and follow trail [12] to Lake Mittersee. ATTENTION: the lake Mittersee exists only during the spring months (May-June). Continue on trail [12] to Lake Carezza. Go around the lake and through the subway to the Lake Carezza car park. Cross the car park and the suspension bridge and take trail [6] towards the Carezza village and back to the starting point at the Paolina car park.