The Grünsee (Italian: Lago Verde) is a lake and protected natural monument in South Tyrol.[1] It lies 1,680 metres above sea level in the westernmost part of the Pflersch Valley, the left side valley of the Eisack river below the Brenner Pass.[clarification needed]

Grünsee
Lago Verde
Grünsee Lago Verde is located in South Tyrol
Grünsee Lago Verde
Grünsee
Lago Verde
LocationPflersch Tal, South Tyrol (Italy)
Coordinates46°57′52″N 11°16′58″E / 46.96444°N 11.28278°E / 46.96444; 11.28278
TypeMountain lake
Primary outflowsFernerbach also: Pflerscher Bach (subterranean)
Basin countriesItaly
Surface area7,070 m2 (76,100 sq ft)
Surface elevation1,680 m (5,510 ft)

Geography

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The lake was created as remnant, when the Feuerstein Ferner had drawn itself.[clarification needed] It gives fish such as trout and carp a protected, untouched living space. The lake drains subterraneously via the Fernerbach. As a typical mountain lake the water is very clean (A-grade quality)[clarification needed]. It remains cold even in summer.

Access

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The lake can only be reached by foot. There is road access to the Ochsen alpine hut approximately 11 km east. The road is not accessible for cars in winter.

References

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  1. ^ "Natural monuments". geoservices.buergernetz.bz.it. Retrieved 17 June 2024.