Völser Weiher lake

The Völser Weiher Lake is located at the foot of the Schlern mountain in the middle of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park, a little way from the village of Völs am Schlern. It covers an area of 1 hectare and is located at an altitude of 1,036 m above sea level with a maximum depth of 3.5 meters. The reflection of the Schlern on the water's surface and the dense coniferous forests that reach to the shores give this natural spectacle a powerful aura. The public bathing jetty and the sunbathing lawn invite you to a relaxing break in both winter and summer.

Völser Weiher Lake was originally created in the 16th century by Leonhard von Völs for carp breeding. Today, fishing in the lake is forbidden, and a part of the lake is designated as a biotope. The remaining part of the lake is used for swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Völser Weiher Lake is considered one of the most beautiful bathing lakes in South Tyrol.

Parking directly next to the Völser Weiher lake.

On foot:
At the traffic circle on the main road in Völs am Schlern take the exit towards Ums/Obervöls up to the Hotel Heubad where the hiking trail nr. 1 starts.

By car:
Driving from Völs am Schlern in the direction of Seis am Schlern, already after one kilometer there is St. Anton and there you have to turn right at the crossing up with signs "Völser Weiher". Then drive to the end of the road where the parking lot is located on the left side.

Then continue on foot, at the hiking trail to the Völser Weiher.

In summer, the Völser Weiher lake is easily accessible by public transport. From May to October, shuttle bus no. 13 runs from Fiè allo Sciliar to San Antonio and then directly to the lake.