Church tower of Lago di Resia

Close to Passo Resia, where the Adige has its origins, a steeple soars out of the water, that is the symbol of the Val Venosta.

When the artificial lake was established, an entire village fell victim to the flood. The inhabitants had to resettle and the buildings were victims of the deluges of water. For the production of electricity, the villages of Curon and parts of Resia, as well as the ancient hamlets of Arlung, Piz, Gorf and Stockerhöfe were waterlogged. The inhabitants of these villages were expropriated forcibly and forced to resettle somewhere else. In summer of the year 1950, the buildings of the former villages were blasted and flooded. Only the Romanesque steeple of the 14th century was spared, as it was monumentally protected.

The upper end of the church steeple (see pic) can be still seen today. Numerous legends and tellings swirl around the flooding and the church steeple.

In summer the lake is a popular excursion destination and is ideal for relaxation and recreation. The high wind forces make Lake Resia also a hot spot for kite surfers, whereas in winter the lake is a meeting point for those who love ice fishing and snow kiting, including people coming from all over Europe.

Please note: in colloquial speech sometimes you can still hear the bells ring from the depth.