Lago di Carezza
Lago di Carezza is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided The Dolomites audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~60 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type nature
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- The Dolomites The Dolomites guide
About Lago di Carezza
Lago di Carezza, the Karersee, a small lake of deep green and blue water at the edge of the forest below the Latemar, known in legend as the lake of the rainbow.
The lake lies at about 1,520 metres and is fed by underground springs from the Latemar. Its size and depth change strongly with the season. A legend tells that its colours come from a shattered rainbow.
The lake is a protected natural monument. The shore is fenced, and you walk on a path around it. Car parks nearby are paid and busy in summer. Do not walk on the ice in winter.
Did you know? In Ladin, Lago di Carezza is called the lake of the rainbow; a legend says a sorcerer threw the pieces of a broken rainbow into it.
How long should you spend at Lago di Carezza?
Plan about ~60 min at Lago di Carezza. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Lago di Carezza worth visiting?
Lago di Carezza is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in The Dolomites, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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Sources and further reading
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