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Weather
10.9 °C
Clear sky · Open-Meteo forecast · Lake Resia, 1,498 m
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Source and update
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Sjaak Kempe · Wikimedia Commons file pageLocal WebP derivative: resized and responsively cropped; no content changes.CC BY 2.0Lake Resia, beyond the bell tower
Discover the lake, Graun’s story and the stops that suit you. Then build an itinerary with realistic timing and information you can check.
Build your itineraryDiscover Curon's historyHow much time do you have?
Start with a realistic pace and leave room for the landscape, transfers and changes.
The visit, in brief
Location, elevation and depth
In Upper Venosta Valley, near Austria. The reservoir lies at 1,498 m and reaches a maximum depth of 32.5 m.
See the verified factsHow long you need
Allow at least 2 hours for the bell tower and a short walk; choose half a day or more for the wider area.
Choose a durationWhen to go
The landscape is rewarding year-round. Weather, services, roads and activities need seasonal checks.
Compare seasonsHow to get there
By car or public transport. Check services, parking and road conditions on the day you travel.
See connectionsCycling around Lake Resia
Assess the circuit by surface, mixed traffic, wind and group range. Confirm the route and conditions before setting out.
Plan the cycle routeResia Pass and travel from Merano
The lake lies on the Upper Venosta route towards Resia Pass. Journey time and distance from Merano depend on route and traffic.
Open the map and travel optionsReservoir depth and history
The reservoir reaches a maximum depth of 32.5 m. Old Graun was demolished before flooding; the bell tower is its visible surviving trace.
Read the documented historyPre-departure decision console
Five separate checks: every card states source quality, freshness and timestamp. When data is missing, the next step is verification — never a guess.
Access
Official bulletin
Provincial roads · no open-road claim inferred
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- official source
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Parking
154 vehicles detected
Parking Schöneben · capacity not published
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- provider-reported
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Webcam
9 registered webcams
Open views on the official tourism portal
verification required
Source and update
- Source type
- source index
- Freshness
- verification required
- Guide check
- The source provides no timestamp
Next event
3D archery for young and old
Future date published in the territorial catalogue; check the record before planning around it.
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Source and update
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- provider-reported
- Freshness
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- Event date
The area, without rankings
Find things to do, places to stay and upcoming events
An up-to-date selection of places, activities, accommodation and events. Every page shows its source and date, with no paid organic rankings or reviews. Sponsors remain separate and disclosed.
The bell tower and Curon's memory
History needs context, sources and respect.
The bell tower is the most visible sign of a transformation involving villages, families and landscape. This guide separates documents, testimony and editorial interpretation.
Discover the bell tower- Memory of place
A landscape read beyond the icon.
- Community voices
Testimony only with consent and attribution.
- A conscious visit
Discover without simplifying the story.
Find your way to experience the lake
Choose your season and travel party, then check the day’s conditions before setting out.
Essential map
Editorial map — preview
The stops that genuinely help you get oriented, also available as an accessible list.
- 1Curon bell towerPosition to verify
Context, memory and observation
- 2Shore and walkNot verified
Access and surface may change
- 3ViewpointNot verified
Editorially selected, not ranked
- 4Stops and parkingNot verified
Availability and services change
Start with an itinerary
A flexible outline to adapt to your pace and the day’s conditions.
Always know where the information comes from
For weather, access and parking, we show the source and latest check. If we cannot confirm something, we say so clearly.
Orientation sources
- Lake Resia reservoir: elevation, area and depthAutonomous Province of Bolzano · 2026-08-23
- Frequently asked questions for the Lake Resia regionLake Resia Holiday Region · 2026-08-23
- Weather forecast for Lake Resia coordinates and elevationOpen-Meteo · 2026-08-24
- Provincial weather serviceAutonomous Province of Bolzano · 2026-08-23
- Traffic management centre: current traffic situationAutonomous Province of Bolzano · 2026-08-23
Sources and latest check
| Information | Status | Source | Last check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | external source | Open-Meteo | |
| Access | responsible authority data | Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano | |
| Parking | external source | Open Data Hub |
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