Position:
The Lake Kaltern is located on the Wine street, around 9 kilometres south of St. Michael | Eppan. It is situated 216 meters above sea level and gives its name to the wine made from the Vernatsch-grapes, which are grown in the nearby surroundings.
Topography:
The lake Kaltern is 1.8 kilometres long and almost 1 kilometre wide, which equates a surface of 155 hectares. It is filled in a shallow basin and therefore it is only 5.6 meters deep and that is the reason why South Tyrol biggest natural swimming lake gets heated up very quickly.
Utilization:
In the south of the lake a reed bed area is situated, which shows a multifaceted offer of seldom birds and sweep animals and is as well a nature reserve.
The other part of Lake Kaltern is more developed for tourism and especially on the east and west shore you find swimming areas, restaurants, hotels, car parks as well as two campsites near the lake.
You can enjoy a wide sport program for windsurfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling and sailing. Furthermore you can rent rowing or pedal boats. Motorboats are forbidden. To run, hike or with the bike you can use the signposted walking path around Lake Kaltern.
Lake Kaltern
Kaltern
Baths Little Lake of Monticolo
Big Montiggl Lake
Position:
The big Montiggl Lake is located in the middle of the nature reserve Montiggl with its stunning mixed forest in the community of Eppan on 492 meters above sea level. It can be reached by car or by the numerous walking paths nearby.
Eppaner High Tour
Ice holes
Little Montiggl Lake
Position:
Imbedded between forest and hills scenery on 514 meters above sea level, small Montiggl Lake is located. A lot of different walking paths bring you to the lake. With the car you can park at the big Montiggl Lake or at the supercenter Rungg.
Montiggl forest
Position:
The nature reserve Montiggl forest is located on the Mitterberg and offers a lot of space for all kinds of activities. The mixed forest with an area of 100 hectares and the Big and Small Montiggl Lake is rated as South Tyrol biggest local recreation area.
Pool at the large lake of Monticolo
The public swimming pool is located at the large lake of Monticolo in the middle of the nature reserve forest Montiggl - Mitterberg in Eppan on the wine route. Here you can experience a lot of fun and action. The huge lawn, heated swimming pool, pool bar and restaurant serving Italian and South Tyrolean specialties, as well ...
