Neves Lake

Lake Neves is located in the municipality of Selva dei Molini, in the province of Bolzano (South Tyrol) at 1856m above sea level.

Lake Neves is an artificial lake created from the construction of a dam, the highest in Alto Adige thanks to its 94,66 metres, managed by a company jointly owned by ENEL. It is located at the top of the Molini valley, a small side valley of the Aurina valley, in Alto Adige: it can be reached by car from Brunico, taking the state road up to Segheria and then turning left onto the provincial road, which ends right at the lake where you can park in an equipped parking area. Alternatively, it is possible to leave the car in Lappago (paid parking costs 4 euros) and go on an excursion on foot of about an hour: this solution is optimal for those who find it difficult to drive in the mountains, as the the road that leads from Lappago to the lake, although asphalted, is steep and narrow, and is not always open. The last stretch of the road is tolled.

The lake is a tourist destination for families and lovers of relaxation, but at the same time it is also a starting point for many high mountain excursions, such as those that reach the Passo Ponte di Ghiaccio refuge (located at 2545 meters above sea level and in turn the starting point of numerous itineraries) and the Gran Pilastro Refuge, up to the summit of the Gran Pilastro at an altitude of 3.510 meters.
The lake is located in the heart of the Zillertal Alps and is surrounded by peaks such as Punta Bianca, Cima di Campo and Gran Mesulè.
Quiet hikers can instead take the simple one flat ring surrounding the lake, to admire the majesty of the surrounding mountains from below. The route takes less than an hour and is completely problem-free.

But the main attraction for Neves Lake is the area's flagship hike: the Alta Via di Neves . The trail starts from the lake and winds along the foot of Gran Mesulé and Punta Bianca, and is a high-altitude route suitable for experienced hikers. It's a highly scenic hike, offering views of a myriad of Dolomite peaks over 3.000 meters above sea level. Along the way, the Porro and Ponte di Ghiaccio refuges offer refreshments with local delicacies to the many hikers who follow the Alta Via. From the Ponte di Ghiaccio refuge, descend along trail 26 to Neves Lake, thus capping off a memorable day in the mountains.

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