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Hiking

Mountain lake hike to Lech Sant

S.Cristina Gherdëina/St.Christina in Gröden/S.Cristina Gherdëina/S.Cristina Val Gardena, S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
A short, but still unique hike to the idyllic Lech Sant with a magnificent view of the Odle Group.
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This easier hike takes you to the idyllic Lech Sant (Ladin name for 'holy lake'), which is the largest mountain lake on the Alpe Mastlé. The meadow surrounding the lake with magnificent view oth the Odle peaks invites to linger and relax.

Itinerary

Head out from Cristauta car park and follow the ‘Troi dla Schirlates’ (the squirrel path) which is recognisable by a stylised squirrel on its signposts. The hiking trail leads to a clearing and then across Val Gardena’s typical conifer forests. Walk past smaller lakes until you reach the largest mountain lake on the Mastlé mountain pasture – idyllic Lech Sant, which is Ladin for ‘holy lake’. Take some time to admire the scenery and the stunning, mountain panorama. Return to the starting point via the forest path.

Distance 7.8 Km
Duration 2h:40 min
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m
Highest point 2100 m
Lowest point 1751 m
Details
This route does not present any particular safety risks.

At the beginning of the summer season, some sections may still be snow-covered, depending on weather conditions. Please enquire about conditions before setting off on your hike.

It is best to always have good hiking boots and a windbreaker with you. You should also pack a drink, snack and sun protection in your rucksack.
The squirrel trail is named after its inhabitants. With a bit of luck, you too can observe the little animals during this hike.
You can reach the starting point by bus, line 358. Timetables at: www.valgardena.it/bus
Directions
The hike starts at the Cristauta car park (located between the hamlets Runcaudië and Praplan), which lies at 1750 m above S. Cristina. From the centre, follow the signs to Plesdinaz via the Cisles street and the Plesdinaz street and turn off at the sharp right-handed bend in the hamlet of Puzé. The car park is served by the local bus line 358. The car park is chargeable during from mid-June untill mid-September.
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Car park at the starting point: Cristauta car park (chargeable from mid-June untill mid September)
Alternative: arrival by bus, line 358
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