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26-Jun-2017

Lej Alv Lake

The lake in the heart of the hiking and mountainbiking mountain area Corviglia can be used as an oasis of relaxation or as a running track for the individual altitude training.
The lake of Lej Alv above Marguns captures and stores the water that flows down the mountain and the Val Schlattain during the snow melt. In winter the lake is used as a reservoir for the artificial snow on the mountainside; in summer it provides a wonderful excursion destination for mountain bikers and hikers. You can reach the lake on foot or by mountain bike via the mountain station of the Marguns gondola or the mountain station at the Corviglia funicular. Given the altitude, swimming in the lake is an option for hard-core bathers only; but its shores do provide a delightful relaxed setting for a picnic lunch as you take in the views of the Engadin mountains and savour the crisp mountain air. The Lej Alv is also ideally suited for altitude training, with a Finnenbahn cross-country running track circling the lake – a wonderfully healthy option for joggers and other endurance athletes to train on.

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Zoltán Balogh25-Nov-2020 05:15
How nice and inviting! V
Nestor Derkach24-Nov-2020 15:16
Nice place to stop and take in the view bet this same spot is amazing in the winter months with snow.
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Pierre Martin24-Nov-2020 11:18
such a splendid view, great picture!
Raymond24-Nov-2020 11:05
I'm sure I could sit there for a while, beautiful scenery and a nice shot
danad24-Nov-2020 11:01
A nice composition. V.
KAI-WING LEUNG24-Nov-2020 10:28
A well composed image of the beautiful lake! V
vifut24-Nov-2020 08:32
Beautiful low-angle view onto this mountain lake (V)
John Hamers24-Nov-2020 08:19
A wonderful place to sit and enjoy the view of the lake and mountains !V
Arnie Peterschmidt24-Nov-2020 06:31
Spectacular vista and with an inviting bench to help take it all in.
Helen Betts24-Nov-2020 05:26
What a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view. V.
Paco López24-Nov-2020 04:57
Soledad infinita!! V!
David Buzzeo24-Nov-2020 04:29
Wow, that is a lovely blue sky. One can it reflected in the lake, V
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