Lake Resia

Presumably the most famous church tower of South Tyrol projects from Lake Resia.

The Lago di Resia is an artificial reservoir in the west of South Tyrol, to be precise at Curon in Val Venosta. Its striking landmark - a steeple towering from the lake - does not only individuate this lake, but is in fact symbol of the entire valley. Directly at the lakeshore there are the villages of Curon, Resia as well as the hamlets of Casone and Spin.

Up to the year 1950, there were three lakes in this area: Lago di Resia, “Mittersee” (also known as Lago di Curon) and Lago della Muta. In 1950, however, when the reservoir was dammed, the locality of Curon as well as much of Resia were flooded and destroyed. The only remnant of old Curon is the steeple, which still towers out of the waters. There are several narrations and sagas around this historical happening and the steeple.

In the waters of the lake, various fish species like vendaces, brown trouts, perch, pikes and rainbow trouts splash around. At the lakeshore, however, people enjoy walking, nordic walking and jogging. The deep blue Lago di Resia is a popular destination both for tourists and inhabitants, also due to its location in picturesque surrounding. It is also perfect for relaxing.

In summer, Lake Resia is a mekka for kitesurfers, as this place features the right wind conditions. Due to the same reason, in winter it offers ideal conditions for ice sailers and ice surfers. At the west end of the lake, there is the valley station of the Belpiano skiing area.

By the way: it is said that sometimes you can hear the bells ring from the depths of the lake…

Altitude: 1,498 m asl
Dimensions: length 6.6 km, width 1 km
Category: Reservoir