The magic of Lake Tovel

The lake is about a kilometer long and more than 500 meters wide, with an average depth of 21 meters reaching up to 39 meters. It lies in a wooded basin at an elevation of 1,178 meters and was created by a landslide dam on a glacial basin. 

Warm hues, shades of bright, muted reds, yellows, oranges: the autumn leaves of the surrounding forests give Lake Tovel a magical appearance. Autumn is a wonderful season to appreciate the fresh mountain air and the changing colors of nature. The warm colors of autumn contrast with the blue and green hues of the lake's crystal clear waters. The hike around the lake is about 3 kilometers long (an hour and a half at a leisurely pace) and can be done in either direction. Beginning the walk from the left bank, you first walk through a section in the woods and then cross a rocky outcrop with a slight difference in elevation. Small but spectacular pebble coves lap the path.