Lägh da Cavloc
Lake Alpine lake in Grisons with turquoise waters
Alpine lake near Maloja in the Engadine, Lägh da Cavloc offers mountain trails, summer swims and timber huts, with glacial peaks framing the shoreline.
Lägh da Cavloc is a small alpine lake in the Val Bregaglia area of the Grisons canton in eastern Switzerland. It is a mountain tarn set within high-alpine pasture and larch forest and is a common short-hike destination for walkers in the region.
The lake is popular for short walks and summer picnics and sits on routes that link nearby high-mountain pastures and hamlets. The shoreline and surrounding paths are used for day visits rather than long-distance alpine travel.
Geographically, Lägh da Cavloc lies in the Bregaglia valley area of Grisons, within the Swiss Alps and reachable from local villages and mountain passes in the region.
- Access: Accessible by a well-used hiking path from the village of Maloja/Capolago area and commonly visited as a short alpine walk and picnic spot in summer.
How to Get to Lägh da Cavloc #
Lägh da Cavloc (Lago Cavloc) is reached from the village/hamlet of Maloja in the Upper Engadin. From Maloja a marked mountain path leads uphill to the lake; the walk is a short mountain hike of roughly 2-3 km and typically takes about 40-60 minutes on foot. Maloja is reachable by car and has local parking; regional PostBus and local bus services connect Maloja with nearby towns such as St. Moritz and Samedan, making Maloja the usual public-transport access point.
Tips for Visiting Lägh da Cavloc #
- Aim for early morning or late afternoon - that's when day-trippers from nearby St. Moritz/Maloja are thinnest and the lake is at its most peaceful for photography.
- Access the lake via the well-marked hiking trail from the Maloja/Maloja Pass area; the route is a straightforward alpine path (suitable for families) so plan on a short hike rather than driving right up to the shore.
- Don't skip the short loop above the lake: a brief ascent from the shore gives much better panoramic views of the valley and surrounding peaks that many visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Lägh da Cavloc #
Visit in summer for reliable access to the alpine lake and hiking; winters are snowy and often inaccessible without winter equipment.
Weather & Climate near Lägh da Cavloc #
Lägh da Cavloc's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1003 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
