Lägh da Cavloc Lake

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.

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.

• 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.