So, from that day onward the lake has displayed all these beautiful colours. Simply jump on the 180.1 bus from Bolzano to Pera di Fassa (via Nova Levante and Carezza) and you’ll be there in about 40 minutes. Fabulous scenery of the lake and the lush forest. Hand sanitiser | not something we’d actually recommend normally, but when hiking it can be a bloody great investment, READ | check out our eco-friendly packing guide to travel through Italy consciously and comfortably.
Instagram doesn’t give you a license to break the law in order to get a ‘banger’ shot, and there are plenty of ways to admire (and photograph) the lake’s beauty and still preserve it so that the generations after your instagram shot can enjoy it too. There are a few spots to sit down and enjoy the views from, or simply sit and soak up all the lush nature around you. For photography buffs: we’d recommend arriving about 30-60 minutes before sunrise, and waiting 30-60 minutes after sunset (depending on when you visit), as the blue hour photography vibes here really are brilliant. Wonderful feeling visiting that place.
We got there around 3.30pm and had no problem parking. Instead, there is a trail around the outside of the lake which you can follow. In all seriousness though, the alpine lake in the upper Val' d’Ega (also known as Karersee in German), and its picture-perfect reflections of the Latemar range have long made it a popular choice with tourists and photographers alike - and we have to admit that despite its buzz as an ‘insta-worthy’ destination, it really is one of our favourite places in the whole of South Tyrol and the Dolomites. Guarda qui tutte le informazioni su come arrivare al lago di Carezza. plan to stretch a rainbow from the Latemar mountains to the lake, disguise Masaré as a jewellery salesman, and capture the nymph. Lago di Carezza is fenced so you can’t get close to it, or go swimming or anything like that. At some point, you’ll be able to see the Catinaccio massif, another famous and stunning group of Dolomite Mountains. A legend tells that the Latemar Wizard was in love with Ondine, a Mermaid that inhabited the lake. The sorcerer sought advice from local witch, Langwerda, and together they came up with a (very questionable, by today's standards!) CAR HIRE | Check prices and availability for car hire on Rentalcars.com here. South Tyrol has a great public transport network, and this makes it possible to reach Lago di Carezza by bus. The lake is a real jewel but beware it gets supercrowded, so I suggest to be there early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Bodies of Water. There’s a small walking circuit around the lake that takes about 20 minutes and winds through the beautiful Spruce forest surrounding the lake. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Sunrise and sunset are both magical times to visit Lago di Carezza. As with most places in the Dolomites and South Tyrol areas, Lake Carezza is super popular with tourists over the summer months. Lago di Carezza. She came out of the water, but got scared upon seeing the wizard. It’s surrounded by spruce trees and dominated by the great Latemar Dolomite Mountains, which reflects in the crystalline water. Food | There’s a restaurant and a cafe serving food, drinks, and more importantly coffee (vital after an early start!) 6 people) tour departing Bolzano, and also taking in Ega Valley, Sass Pordoi, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Misurina Lake (both in Belluno province), views of Drei Zinnen (Tre Cime), and local vineyards.