8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Lago di Tovel
Emerald lake cupped in the Brenta Dolomites, famous until 1964 for turning blood-red each summer from an algal bloom. A quiet paved road through Val di Tovel ends near the shore; a flat loop trail circles the water under 2,000-m walls.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Lago di Carezza
A tiny jewel-toned lake reflecting the Latemar peaks, framed by spruce forest beside the Great Dolomites Road.
36 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Passo Manghen
Narrow, tree-then-tundra climb to 2,047 m linking the Valsugana with Val di Fiemme: a Giro d'Italia climb that stays almost empty of cars. Twenty-plus hairpins, a summit lakelet and Lagorai granite all to yourself.
38 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Passo di Costalunga (Karer Pass)
The 1,745 m western gateway of the Great Dolomite Road, climbing from Bolzano past the emerald Lago di Carezza with the Latemar and Rosengarten walls towering overhead.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Alpe di Siusi
Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow in the Dolomites, offering sweeping views of the Sassolungo and Sciliar massifs.
42 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Passo del Tonale
A wide, fast Alpine pass at 1883m connecting Lombardy to Trentino, with WWI history and views of the Presena glacier and Adamello mountain group.
44 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Passo di Gavia
A narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.
48 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Jaufenpass
A popular South Tyrolean pass at 2094m connecting Sterzing to Passeiertal, beloved by motorcyclists for its perfectly maintained hairpins through Alpine meadows.
48 km · about 55 min drive