Lago di Tovel
Ville d’Anaunia, Italy
A clear mountain lake under the Brenta walls that used to turn red with algae until the 1960s. A flat path circles it; in summer parking is paid and fills early.
Lake Tovel lies at about 1,178 m above sea level in the municipality of Ville d'Anaunia in the Val di Non, within the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, the largest park in Trentino. It covers about 0.38 km², is up to 39 m deep and sits beneath the Dolomite walls of the Brenta group. Until 1964 the water turned deep red in summer, caused by the alga Tovellia sanguinea. A widely held explanation for the end of the phenomenon is that fewer cattle now graze on the shores, though this is not proven.
A path of about 3.5 km runs round the lake with no significant climb, takes 45 to 60 minutes and suits families. In 2026, parking at the lake required a reservation (by 6 am on the day of travel) and charges applied in the summer season (as of October 2026); when it is full, a shuttle runs from the Ex Cofco car park in Tuenno. Check the current rules and arrive early in the day.
At the lake, the Casa del Parco “Lago Rosso” provides information on the park; the area is home to brown bears and chamois. The only road from Tuenno, the SP 14, is usually closed because of snow from mid-November to the end of April, according to Wikivoyage (as of October 2026). March to October is regarded as the best time to visit.
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- Ville d’Anaunia, Italy
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.2612, 10.9493
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Area sosta camper di DimaroMotorhome stopover10 km from Lago di TovelMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping Spiaggia Lago di MolvenoCampsite14 km from Lago di Tovel · 200 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Agricampeggio Ai GaggiCampsite15 km from Lago di TovelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Navis Camper StopMotorhome stopover16 km from Lago di TovelMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping I LariciCampsite17 km from Lago di TovelTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- CevedaleCampsite17 km from Lago di TovelTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lago di Tovel?
Lago di Tovel is in Ville d’Anaunia, Italy, at GPS 46.2612, 10.9493. It is about 10 km from Madonna di Campiglio.
Can you camp near Lago di Tovel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area sosta camper di Dimaro, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lago di Tovel?
Lago di Tovel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Brenta Dolomites and the Val di Non.
What is there to see near Lago di Tovel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Castel Thun (10 km), Lago di Molveno (13 km), Sanctuary of San Romedio (17 km) and Nardis waterfall (20 km).
When is the best time to visit Lago di Tovel?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)