{"id":1800,"date":"2026-02-04T12:09:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camping-arquin.it\/swimming-lakes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T10:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T09:43:58","slug":"swimming-lakes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/camping-arquin.it\/en\/activities\/swimming-lakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Top 3<\/u> Swimming Lakes in South Tyrol<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our reception is always at your disposal for information on distances, walks, transport and activities in the area.
From Camping Arquin you can comfortably reach the most beautiful swimming lakes in South Tyrol.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lago Piccolo di Monticolo<\/h4>

Lake Piccolo di Monticolo is one of the most popular lakes in South Tyrol.<\/p>

A small natural lake at about 500 m above sea level in the Monticolo forest, with a maximum depth of just under 15 metres.<\/p>

Surrounded by mixed woodland, it offers a peaceful environment with trails for walks in nature and natural areas where you can observe local flora and fauna.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lago Grande di Monticolo<\/h4>

Alongside Lago Piccolo, Lago Grande di Monticolo is located in the heart of the protected Monticolo forest, at 492 metres above sea level.<\/p>

Shallower than its sibling Piccolo, it reaches a maximum depth of about 11 metres.<\/p>

The shores are mostly wooded. On some sides the terrain is more rocky, while in other areas you can find reed beds or wetter ground near the water. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lago di Zoccolo<\/h4>

Lake Zoccolo is a large artificial reservoir in Val d’Ultimo, easily accessible even by bus.<\/p>

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Lake Caldaro <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Lake Caldaro (German: Kalterer See) is the largest natural swimming lake in South Tyrol.<\/p>

It is located at 216 metres altitude and has a maximum depth of just over 5 metres.<\/p>

It is one of the warmest lakes in the entire Alpine arc: in summer the water temperature can exceed 28\u00b0C, making the lake ideal for swimming and water sports.<\/p>

Around the lake, natural habitats of interest have developed, with wetland areas hosting aquatic fauna and birdlife, as well as paths accessible on foot or by bicycle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lake S. Maria, also known as Lago di Tret (or Felixer Weiher in German), is a small alpine lake situated at 1,604 metres altitude in the Val di Non, in the municipality of Senale-San Felice (BZ), about 40 km from Bolzano.<\/p>

The name Lago di Tret comes from its proximity to the hamlet of Tret, in the municipality of Fondo (TN), connected to the lake by an easy mountain trail.<\/p>

The lake is set in a natural environment of alpine meadows and forests, and is considered a protected natural area with generally clean and clear waters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lake Favogna is located at 1,034 metres altitude in a picturesque highland basin.<\/p>

Thanks to the warm breeze coming from the south, it hosts vegetation similar to that found around Lake Garda.
It is a protected biotope and, in the summer months, swimming is permitted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Located about 2 km from Varna near Bressanone, in the Valle Isarco, it is surrounded by woodland and hillsides.<\/p>

Despite its proximity to the Brenner motorway, it retains a peaceful atmosphere and is a popular destination for walks and relaxation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lake Costalovara is situated on the Renon plateau, nestled in a dense forest and easily reachable from Bolzano.<\/p>

Created about two centuries ago and expanded artificially, today it is a very popular summer destination for relaxing and swimming in its waters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lake Caldaro<\/h4>

Lake Caldaro (German: Kalterer See) is the largest natural swimming lake in South Tyrol.<\/strong><\/p>

It is located at 216 metres altitude and has a maximum depth of just over 5 metres.<\/p>

It is one of the warmest lakes<\/strong> in the entire Alpine arc: in summer the water temperature can exceed 28\u00b0C, making the lake ideal for swimming and water sports.<\/p>

Around the lake, natural habitats of interest have developed, with wetland areas hosting aquatic fauna and birdlife<\/strong>, as well as paths accessible on foot or by bicycle.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lake S. Maria<\/h4>

Lake S. Maria, also known as Lago di Tret (or Felixer Weiher in German), is a small alpine lake situated at 1,604 metres altitude in the Val di Non, in the municipality of Senale-San Felice (BZ), about 40 km from Bolzano.<\/p>

The name Lago di Tret comes from its proximity to the hamlet of Tret, in the municipality of Fondo (TN), connected to the lake by an easy mountain trail.<\/p>

The lake is set in a natural environment of alpine meadows and forests, and is considered a protected natural area with generally clean and clear waters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lake Fi\u00e8<\/h4>

A small alpine lake with a maximum depth of 3 metres, it is situated at approximately 1,050 metres altitude at the foot of the Sciliar massif<\/strong> in the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park.<\/p>

In summer, the clear waters and the location within the forest make it an appreciated spot for short breaks and walks, while in winter, when conditions allow, the frozen surface is used for natural ice skating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lake Favogna<\/h4>

Lake Favogna is located at 1,034 metres altitude in a picturesque highland basin.<\/p>

Thanks to the warm breeze coming from the south, it hosts vegetation similar to that found around Lake Garda.
It is a protected biotope and, in the summer months, swimming is permitted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lake Varna<\/h4>

Located about 2 km from Varna near Bressanone, in the Valle Isarco, it is surrounded by woodland and hillsides.<\/p>

Despite its proximity to the Brenner motorway, it retains a peaceful atmosphere and is a popular destination for walks and relaxation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lake Costalovara<\/h4>

Lake Costalovara is situated on the Renon plateau, nestled in a dense forest and easily reachable from Bolzano.<\/p>

Created about two centuries ago and expanded artificially, today it is a very popular summer destination for relaxing and swimming in its waters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Swimming Lakes Home \/ Top 3 Swimming Lakes in South Tyrol Our reception is always at your disposal for information on distances, walks, transport and activities in the area.From Camping Arquin you can comfortably reach the most beautiful swimming lakes in South Tyrol. Lago Piccolo di Monticolo Lake Piccolo di Monticolo is one of the most popular lakes in South Tyrol. A small natural lake at about 500 m above sea level in the Monticolo forest, with a maximum depth of just under 15 metres. Surrounded by mixed woodland, it offers a peaceful environment with trails for walks in nature and natural areas where you can observe local flora and fauna. Lago Grande di Monticolo Alongside Lago Piccolo, Lago Grande di Monticolo is located in the heart of the protected Monticolo forest, at 492 metres above sea level. Shallower than its sibling Piccolo, it reaches a maximum depth of about 11 metres. The shores are mostly wooded. On some sides the terrain is more rocky, while in other areas you can find reed beds or wetter ground near the water. Lago di Zoccolo Lake Zoccolo is a large artificial reservoir in Val d’Ultimo, easily accessible even by bus. small gravel beaches ideal for breaks and refreshing dips. And more… Lake Caldaro Lake Caldaro (German: Kalterer See) is the largest natural swimming lake in South Tyrol. It is located at 216 metres altitude and has a maximum depth of just over 5 metres. It is one of the warmest lakes in the entire Alpine arc: in summer the water temperature can exceed 28\u00b0C, making the lake ideal for swimming and water sports. Around the lake, natural habitats of interest have developed, with wetland areas hosting aquatic fauna and birdlife, as well as paths accessible on foot or by bicycle. Lake S.Maria Lake S. Maria, also known as Lago di Tret (or Felixer Weiher in German), is a small alpine lake situated at 1,604 metres altitude in the Val di Non, in the municipality of Senale-San Felice (BZ), about 40 km from Bolzano. The name Lago di Tret comes from its proximity to the hamlet of Tret, in the municipality of Fondo (TN), connected to the lake by an easy mountain trail. The lake is set in a natural environment of alpine meadows and forests, and is considered a protected natural area with generally clean and clear waters. Lake Fi\u00e8 A small alpine lake with a maximum depth of 3 metres, it is situated at approximately 1,050 metres altitude at the foot of the Sciliar massif in the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park. Lake Favogna Lake Favogna is located at 1,034 metres altitude in a picturesque highland basin. Thanks to the warm breeze coming from the south, it hosts vegetation similar to that found around Lake Garda. It is a protected biotope and, in the summer months, swimming is permitted. Lake Varna Located about 2 km from Varna near Bressanone, in the Valle Isarco, it is surrounded by woodland and hillsides. Despite its proximity to the Brenner motorway, it retains a peaceful atmosphere and is a popular destination for walks and relaxation. Lake Costalovara Lake Costalovara is situated on the Renon plateau, nestled in a dense forest and easily reachable from Bolzano. Created about two centuries ago and expanded artificially, today it is a very popular summer destination for relaxing and swimming in its waters. Lake Caldaro (German: Kalterer See) is the largest natural swimming lake in South Tyrol. It is located at 216 metres altitude and has a maximum depth of just over 5 metres. It is one of the warmest lakes in the entire Alpine arc: in summer the water temperature can exceed 28\u00b0C, making the lake ideal for swimming and water sports. Around the lake, natural habitats of interest have developed, with wetland areas hosting aquatic fauna and birdlife, as well as paths accessible on foot or by bicycle. Lake S. Maria, also known as Lago di Tret (or Felixer Weiher in German), is a small alpine lake situated at 1,604 metres altitude in the Val di Non, in the municipality of Senale-San Felice (BZ), about 40 km from Bolzano. The name Lago di Tret comes from its proximity to the hamlet of Tret, in the municipality of Fondo (TN), connected to the lake by an easy mountain trail. The lake is set in a natural environment of alpine meadows and forests, and is considered a protected natural area with generally clean and clear waters. A small alpine lake with a maximum depth of 3 metres, it is situated at approximately 1,050 metres altitude at the foot of the Sciliar massif in the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park. Lake Favogna is located at 1,034 metres altitude in a picturesque highland basin. Thanks to the warm breeze coming from the south, it hosts vegetation similar to that found around Lake Garda. It is a protected biotope and, in the summer months, swimming is permitted. Located about 2 km from Varna near Bressanone, in the Valle Isarco, it is surrounded by woodland and hillsides. Despite its proximity to the Brenner motorway, it retains a peaceful atmosphere and is a popular destination for walks and relaxation. Lake Costalovara is situated on the Renon plateau, nestled in a dense forest and easily reachable from Bolzano. Created about two centuries ago and expanded artificially, today it is a very popular summer destination for relaxing and swimming in its waters. Lake Caldaro Lake Caldaro (German: Kalterer See) is the largest natural swimming lake in South Tyrol. It is located at 216 metres altitude and has a maximum depth of just over 5 metres. It is one of the warmest lakes in the entire Alpine arc: in summer the water temperature can exceed 28\u00b0C, making the lake ideal for swimming and water sports. Around the lake, natural habitats of interest have developed, with wetland areas hosting aquatic fauna and birdlife, as well as paths accessible on foot or by bicycle. Lake S. Maria Lake S. 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