Lake Costalovara
Lago di Costalovara / Wolfsgrubner See
Lake Costalovara, one of the cleanest freshwater lakes in Italy, is located on the Renon high plateau and is a popular bathing lake in summer, offering perfect conditions for ice skating in winter.

πŸ“œ One of Italy's cleanest freshwater lakes
❄️ Popular for bathing in summer, ice skating in winter

Why Go

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy swimming in warm summer waters
⛸️ Perfect conditions for ice skating in winter
🏞️ Explore the scenic Renon high plateau
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly outdoor activities
🐝 Visit the nearby Beekeeping Museum at Plattner Farm

Why Avoid

⚠️ Water levels can be low due to natural feeding
🏨 A hotel on a narrow tongue of land divides the lake

Getting There

πŸ“ Located on the Renon high plateau, ~17 km from Bolzano
🌳 Surrounded by dense forests

Technical Details

⬆️ Altitude: 1,176 m a.s.l.
πŸ“ Surface: 3.3 hectares
⬇️ Depth: max. 4 m
🌑️ Average summer water temperature: 22-24°C
πŸ’§ Fed primarily by precipitations, supplemented by Rio d'Auna brook
πŸ“œ Emerged naturally ~200 years ago, later artificially expanded
βš™οΈ Historically used to operate sawmills and mills

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