Val Gardena

Mountain lake hike to Lech Sant

Easy

This easier hike takes you to the idyllic Lech Sant (Ladin name for 'holy lake'), which is the largest mountain lake on the Alpe Mastlé. The meadow surrounding the lake with magnificent view oth the Odle peaks invites to linger and relax.

The hike starts at the Cristauta car park (located between the hamlets Runcaudië and Praplan), which lies at 1750 m above S. Cristina. From the centre, follow the signs to Plesdinaz via the Cisles street and the Plesdinaz street and turn off at the sharp right-handed bend in the hamlet of Puzé. The car park is served by the local bus line 357. The car park is chargeable during high season.

Head out from Cristauta car park and follow the ‘Troi dla Schirlates’ (the squirrel path) which is recognisable by a stylised squirrel on its signposts. The hiking trail leads to a clearing and then across Val Gardena’s typical conifer forests. Walk past smaller lakes until you reach the largest mountain lake on the Mastlé mountain pasture – idyllic Lech Sant, which is Ladin for ‘holy lake’. Take some time to admire the scenery and the stunning, mountain panorama. Return to the starting point via the forest path.