The Montiggl Lakes

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.

Topography:
The big Montiggl Lake has a shoreline of 2 kilometres and its surface is around 18 hectares wide. At its deepest spot it has a depth of 11.5 meters. In the north-east it is surrounded by rock, whereat the opposite site it changes to a swamp.

Utilization:
According to analyses the lake has very good data regarding the water quality and is therefore one of South Tyrols most popular swimming lake. In the west of the lake there are hotels, restaurants and a swimming pool with a pier located.

Walking and mountain bike tours:
Around big Montiggl Lake there is a walking path, along which you can find nice and cosy spots to relax or swim. For pedestrians and bikers there has been constructed a wooden bridge through the reeds, where the animals of the biotope can be perfectly observed. Nearby the “Seacastle” is located and rises thorough the reeds like a fairy-tale castle.

To avoid car park problems, there is a public bus to Montiggl and back in the summertime.

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.

Topography:
The small Montiggl Lake has a shoreline of 890 mters and is only about 5 hectares big. Therefore it is a lot smaller then its “bigger brother”, but a lot deeper with a maximum depth of almost 15 meters.

Utilization:
According to analyses the lake has very good data regarding the water quality and is therefore one of South Tyroles most popular swimming lake. It is not directly accessible by car, therefore it more known for its relaxation and for enjoying the nature. One part of the lake has a grassed area and a small snack bar. Around small Montiggl Lake there is a walking path, along which you can find nice and cosy spots to relax or swim.

To avoid car park problems, there is a public bus to Montiggl and back in the summertime.

The fairytale-like “Seeschlössl” is situated on the idyllic shores of the large lake of Montiggl. The Schlössl was built around 1888 by Josef von Zastrow, a guest from Germany who also owned Aichberg Castle and both Montiggl Lakes. The medieval style of the Schlössl fits the landscape around the lake like a glove.

15 years after the construction of the Schlössl, the entire property became the property of the municipality of Eppan.

The Schlössl is very well known for the many paintings that the artist Max Sparer (1886 - 1968) painted there. He presented his paintings at international art exhibitions in Budapest and the Venice Biennale. The artist retired to the Schlössl in 1931 and died there impoverished in 1968. The enchanting building can only be visited from the outside.