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One of the largest natural basins at high altitude <\/span><\/h2>\nWith a surface of \u200b\u200b370 thousand square meters<\/strong>, Lake Tovel is the largest lake in Val di Non<\/strong> and in the whole territory of the Adamello Brenta Natural Park, at 1178 m above sea level<\/strong>. The lake is part of the water catchment area of \u200b\u200bthe Noce<\/strong> and its waters create the Tresenica<\/strong> creek.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Different](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/lago-di-tovel-750x490.jpg\")
Photo of Roberta Zanlucchi via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nThe colors of the lake are spectacular and offer a thousand different shades<\/strong>, from blue to bright tonalities of green. Sometimes, when the waters are particularly calm, the surrounding mountains reflect in the lake creating an idyllic atmosphere<\/strong>. The water is so transparent that many define the lake as the Caribbean of Trentino<\/strong>. You can’t help but dream of diving and swimming in this fairytale place.<\/span><\/p>\nLake Tovel has also been called lake of bears<\/strong><\/em> for the presence of some brown bears in the valley and red lake<\/strong> <\/em>for the phenomenon of redness of its waters, which occurred until 1964 due to the action of an alga<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Bank](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/copertina-751x490.jpg\")
Photo of Cristina Gottardi via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nThe red lake<\/h2>\n
It is precisely because of the phenomenon of redness<\/strong> that Lake Tovel is known all over the world. Until 1964<\/strong>, its waters used to turn bright red<\/strong>, because of the flowering of an alga known as Tovellia sanguinea<\/strong><\/em>. The phenomenon happened regularly every summer in the warmer months. <\/span><\/p>\nSince 1964 the phenomenon has no longer occurred, probably due to the lower presence of cattle in the huts. In fact, the algae fed on nutrients from the excrements of grazing animals.<\/span><\/p>\nToday this natural spectacle<\/strong> no longer occurs, but the story continues to fascinate visitors and locals, who tell legends such as that of Queen Tresenga<\/strong>. It is the story of the queen of Ragoli who, in order to maintain the independence of her kingdom, renounces marriage and fights to the death by dyeing the waters of the lake with her blood.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Red](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/lago-di-tovel-rosso-Gino-De-Concini-870x490.jpg\")
Tovel, the red lake, photo of Gino De Concini<\/div><\/div>\nThe path around Lake Tovel<\/h2>\n
If you love to walk in the green<\/strong><\/a> and live an authentic experience in contact with nature<\/strong>, Lake Tovel is the ideal place for you. In fact, you can walk<\/strong> or cycle<\/strong><\/a> along a beautiful ring path<\/strong> all around the lake. This 4.5 km long path will give you spectacular views at every corner.<\/span><\/p>\nIn addition, you can travel the itinerary with the whole family! The path is indeed beaten and very wide, also ideal for families with stroller<\/strong>. You can come across some frogs or fish and in the woods you will be amazed by the beautiful wooden sculptures<\/strong> created by the Brenta Wood Art <\/strong><\/em>artists. <\/span><\/p>\nThis path is easily accessible in every season and will always give you new emotions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Lake](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/03\/IMG_8723-870x490.jpg\")
Lake Tovel in winter, photo of Giada de Bernardis<\/div><\/div>\nEco-friendly Lake Tovel<\/h2>\n
Throughout the summer season, from June to September, traffic is controlled, and you can reach Lake Tovel only with a shuttle bus<\/strong>, on foot or by bike. This is an excellent initiative to encourage green mobility<\/strong><\/a> and preserve the delicate ecosystem of the area, fighting the problem of overtourism<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n
The colors of the lake are spectacular and offer a thousand different shades<\/strong>, from blue to bright tonalities of green. Sometimes, when the waters are particularly calm, the surrounding mountains reflect in the lake creating an idyllic atmosphere<\/strong>. The water is so transparent that many define the lake as the Caribbean of Trentino<\/strong>. You can’t help but dream of diving and swimming in this fairytale place.<\/span><\/p>\n Lake Tovel has also been called lake of bears<\/strong><\/em> for the presence of some brown bears in the valley and red lake<\/strong> <\/em>for the phenomenon of redness of its waters, which occurred until 1964 due to the action of an alga<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n It is precisely because of the phenomenon of redness<\/strong> that Lake Tovel is known all over the world. Until 1964<\/strong>, its waters used to turn bright red<\/strong>, because of the flowering of an alga known as Tovellia sanguinea<\/strong><\/em>. The phenomenon happened regularly every summer in the warmer months. <\/span><\/p>\n Since 1964 the phenomenon has no longer occurred, probably due to the lower presence of cattle in the huts. In fact, the algae fed on nutrients from the excrements of grazing animals.<\/span><\/p>\n Today this natural spectacle<\/strong> no longer occurs, but the story continues to fascinate visitors and locals, who tell legends such as that of Queen Tresenga<\/strong>. It is the story of the queen of Ragoli who, in order to maintain the independence of her kingdom, renounces marriage and fights to the death by dyeing the waters of the lake with her blood.<\/span><\/p>\n If you love to walk in the green<\/strong><\/a> and live an authentic experience in contact with nature<\/strong>, Lake Tovel is the ideal place for you. In fact, you can walk<\/strong> or cycle<\/strong><\/a> along a beautiful ring path<\/strong> all around the lake. This 4.5 km long path will give you spectacular views at every corner.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, you can travel the itinerary with the whole family! The path is indeed beaten and very wide, also ideal for families with stroller<\/strong>. You can come across some frogs or fish and in the woods you will be amazed by the beautiful wooden sculptures<\/strong> created by the Brenta Wood Art <\/strong><\/em>artists. <\/span><\/p>\n This path is easily accessible in every season and will always give you new emotions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout the summer season, from June to September, traffic is controlled, and you can reach Lake Tovel only with a shuttle bus<\/strong>, on foot or by bike. This is an excellent initiative to encourage green mobility<\/strong><\/a> and preserve the delicate ecosystem of the area, fighting the problem of overtourism<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\nThe red lake<\/h2>\n
The path around Lake Tovel<\/h2>\n
Eco-friendly Lake Tovel<\/h2>\n