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Trentino-South Tyrol

Home to the spectacular sawtoothed Dolomites, the semi-autonomous provinces of Trentino and South Tyrol are packed with stunning landscapes. The region has long enticed hikers, climbers, poets and fresh-air fanciers, with the scenic Sella Ronda remaining one of the world's most iconic skiing and cycling circuits.

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The Dürrensee is a lake in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. It is located near the upper end of the Höhlenstein Valley at an altitude of 1406 m. It can be reached from the south from Cortina d'Ampezzo via the Gemärk and from the north from Toblach in the Pustertal via the road through the Höhlensteintal. The Cristallo group, which belongs to the Ampezzo Dolomites, has its south side in the background.

The Isarco is a river in northern Italy, born in the ' Alta Vall' Isarco in South Tyrol, near the Brenner Pass, passes through the village of Vipiteno, before descending along the Isarco Valley. After a course of over 90 kilometers along the homonymous valley, it flows into the Adige near Bolzano, as its main left tributary, presenting a greater flow than the upper segment of the Adige itself.

The lake Fedaia is an alpine lake of the Fassa Dolomites , located just west of the Fedaia pass, under the mountain group of the Marmolada, in the municipality of Canazei, in the province of Trento. There are actually two lakes of Fedaia, separated from each other by an artificial dam called Controdiga di Maria al Lago. The best known and largest is the western one, which originated after the construction of a dam in 1956; the other, of natural origin, have considerably smaller dimensions and w

The Lake Caldaro is the largest natural lake of the autonomous province of Bolzano. It is located in the Oltradige at 216 m in the municipality of Caldaro on the wine road, about 20 km from Bolzano. Very popular with tourists, Lake Caldaro has along its shores bathing facilities, campsites, hotels and restaurants, small ports for sailing boats. Due to its ventilation, Lake Caldaro favors the exercise of wind sports such as windsurfing and sailing.

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The Carezza Lake is a small alpine lake located in the upper Val d'Ega to 1,534 m in the municipality of Nova Levante, about 25 km from Bolzano in South Tyrol, nestled among thick fir woods, under the slopes of the Latemar massif, which is reflected in its crystal clear water. The lake is known for its colors and for this reason in the Ladin language it is also called " Lec de Ergobando. The lake has no visible tributaries and is fed by underground springs.

Lago di Caldonazzo

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The Lake Caldonazzo is a lake in Trentino, the largest one entirely within the borders of the province and also the only one of these where you can practice water skiing, canoeing, and other sports aquatic. There are bathing establishments and free beaches and together with Lake Levico, they form the two hottest lakes in Central-Southern Europe. On the lake, it is possible to practice numerous water sports, including canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, and water skiing.

The Ledro lake is situated in a hanging valley that connects the valley of Churches with Lake Garda . At a height of 655 m, its surface is 2,187 km² and has a circumference of about 10 km. Bathing is possible in the lake. In the eighties , in the autumn of 2009 and in November 2011, part of the lake was tinged with red by the flowering of the alga oscillatoria rubescens , an indicator of an increased trophy of the lake.

The Levico Lake is a lake in Trentino. It is located in the municipality of Levico Terme, a spa town, and near the Caldonazzo lake, from which it is separated by the Tenna hill. Its banks host a lido and an adjoining park, as well as characteristic reeds. The lake is large enough to ensure relative climate mitigation, especially in the area closest to it.

The Lake Tenno is a lake located in the municipality of Tenno, just steps away from the medieval village of Canale di Tenno. The basin is of unique origin and was formed following the landslide of the hill of Ville del Monte which blocked the course of its tributary. The lake has an area of approximately 195,190 m² and is the sixth-largest lake in Trentino.

Lago di Toblino

The Lake Toblino is a small lake alpine valley located in Trentino, surrounded by lush reeds and particularly interesting vegetation. The lake and the surrounding area have been declared a biotope for both botanical and ethological naturalistic interests, and as such is protected by the Autonomous Province of Trento. Bathing is not technically forbidden, but the low water temperature and strong currents strongly advise against it.

The Lake Tovel is a lake Alpine located in the Tovel valley, on the territory of the Anaunia Villas in Val di Non, at an altitude of 1178 m above sea level and within the Natural Park Adamello Brenta. The valley winds from the town of Tuenno for 17 km between Monte Peller to the west and the Campa massif to the east, up to the imposing rocky cirque of the Brenta Dolomites that circumscribes the upper valley, where the lake is located.

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The Lake Hydro or Eridio is a lake of glacial origin site in the province of Brescia, on the border with Trentino. Located at 368 meters above sea level, it is formed by the waters of the Chiese river which is also its emissary. Its surface is 10.9 km² and reaches a maximum depth of 122 meters. The lake is entirely suitable for bathing and also On its shores, you can find species of birds waterbirds and migratory.

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The Molveno Lake is a lake in the Trentino-Alto Adige, located in the territory of the town of Molveno. It owes much of its charm to the natural setting that surrounds it: to the west stands the central chain of the Brenta Group, to the southeast the massif of Mount Gazza and Paganella. It is the second-largest lake in Trentino-Alto Adige, after Lake Caldonazzo, among those entirely included in the borders of the region and has a maximum depth of 123 meters.

Marmolada Glacier

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Located in the eastern Dolomites, the Marmolada Glacier is one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations. Surrounded by peaks that rise to over 9,000 feet, the glacier is a stunning sight. And with its many ski trails, it's also a great place to hit the slopes. The Marmolada Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in the Dolomites, and it's also one of the most easy to access.

Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta

The Adamello Brenta natural park is a protected natural area established in 1967 and is the largest protected area in Trentino. It extends in western Trentino between the Valle di Non, the Giudicarie, and the Valle di Sole, over an area of over 620 square kilometers, which includes the Adamello-Presanella mountain ranges and the Brenta Dolomites. The park also takes care of protecting the quality of the water of the numerous streams and over 80 lakes included in the area.

Pragser Wildsee

The Lake Braies is a small alpine lake located in the Braies Valley at 1,496 m above sea level in the municipality of Braies, about 97 km from Bolzano. The lake lies at the foot of the imposing rock face of the Croda del Becco and is located within the Fanes - Sennes e Braies nature park. is one of the deepest lakes in the autonomous province of Bolzano, with a maximum depth of 36 meters and an average depth of 17 meters.

The Lake Resia is an artificial alpine lake situated at 1,498 m above sea level in the municipality of Curon Venosta in South Tyrol, north of the nearby Lake San Valentino Alla Muta. With its capacity of 120 million cubic meters, it is the largest lake in the province of Bolzano. The three original natural lakes are attested in 1373 as Drei Seen Auf der Malserhaide and in 1770 as Rescher See.

The Sarca is a river in Trentino, the main tributary of Lake Garda. With the Mincio emissary and the lake itself, it forms a single river system 203 km long. With its 78 km in length, it is the fifth-largest river in Trentino after the Adige, Brenta, Noce and Avisio; while it is the second for flow after Adige alone. The river is shallow and fast-flowing, passing through the Val di Genova, forming a number of waterfalls, of which Cascina Muta and Saft dei Can are the best known.

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