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Bathing Spot Bathing Spot · Flims Laax · 845 m

Crestasee

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Crystal clear water, cooling and a breathtaking mountain scenery.

 

Cooling off and taking a dip in Lake Cresta is the perfect ending to biking and hiking tours. This lake is famous for its clear water and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The lake is located in a small woodland clearing.

In the summertime, this natural swimming lake is open with a kiosk (for newspapers) and boat hire and a nearby guest house offers visitor accommodation. Lake Cresta is situated high above the Rhine gorge at an altitude of 844 metres and is only accessible on foot.

Public transport

By Post Bus from Chur. Stop: Trin Mulin, on foot to Lake Cresta.

 

Directions

By car Motorway A13 from Zurich, exit Trin Mulin, walk to Lake Cresta

 

Parking

Parking lots available

Coordinates

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2'743'619E 1'188'439N
DD
46.831597, 9.321220
DMS
46°49'53.7"N 9°19'16.4"E
UTM
32T 524497 5186500
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recommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
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