Lago del Predil circuit
A circuit of an aquamarine alpine lake beneath the Mangart and the peaks on the Slovenian border, past gravel beaches, woods and the small road along the shore.
- Difficulty
- T Tourist
- Length
- 4.8 km
- Elevation gain
- +150 m / −160 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 hours
- Route
- Loop
- Altitude
- 950–1104 m
- Season
- Summer Autumn
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The story
Just above the lake lies Cave del Predil, the village of the Raibl lead and zinc mines, worked from the Middle Ages until 1991.
Why go
Because it is an easy walk round one of the clearest lakes in the Julian Alps, perfect on days when you don't want to climb.
Practical information
- Start
- North shore of the lake, towards Cave del Predil
- Finish
- Same point, after the lake circuit
- Best time
- May–October
- Parking
- Car parks along the lake road.
- By public transport
- Bus from Tarvisio to Cave del Predil (limited services).
- Water
- Bars and chalets on the lake in season.
- Shade
- Mixed, with stretches in the forest.
- Huts and refreshments
- Chalets and cafés on the shore.
- With children
- Yes, but part of the circuit follows the road: take care with children.
Weather at the start
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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What to see on the route and nearby
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