Lake Predil Lake
Alpine lake near Predil Pass, scenic mountain basin
High-altitude lake near Predil Pass in the Julian Alps on the Italy-Slovenia corridor; hikers stop for mountain views, swims and alpine walking routes.
Lake Predil at a Glance#
Address: Lago del Predil (Predil Lake), near Predil Pass, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
About Lake Predil#
Lake Predil (Lago del Predil) is an alpine lake in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, located at latitude 46.42028 and longitude 13.565. It is situated in the Julian Alps near the Predil Pass close to the Italy-Slovenia border.
As a well-known mountain lake in the local area, it attracts visitors for short walks and roadside viewpoints; surrounding roads and trails provide access to mountain scenery. The lakeshore and nearby roads are used as staging points for further hiking into the Julian Alps.
The lake is a natural alpine waterbody with a long-standing presence in the regional mountain landscape; it has been used historically as a geographic landmark on routes through the Predil Pass. There is no single construction event since it is a natural feature.
Lake Predil lies in a high mountain valley near the Predil Pass and is reachable from the town of Tarvisio and other settlements in Friuli-Venezia Giulia; the setting is typical of the Julian Alps with steep ridges and mountain roads nearby.
- Location and access: Sits close to the Predil Pass on the Italy-Slovenia border and is accessible from the town of Tarvisio and surrounding mountain roads.
How to Get to Lake Predil#
Drive via the Predil Pass from Tarvisio or Bovec; the lake is a short walk from the pass road and parking areas.
Tips for Visiting Lake Predil#
- Park at the roadside near the Predil Pass and walk the short trail to the lake for the best vantage points.
- Combine the visit with a walk to the nearby remains of Austro-Hungarian military works for historical context.
- Check weather before traveling - mountain passes can be snowy or closed in winter.
Best Time to Visit Lake Predil#
Summer months are most accessible; shoulder seasons offer quieter conditions and good photography light.
Weather & Climate near Lake Predil#
Lake Predil's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1767 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -6° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 3° | -4° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 6° | -1° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 10° | 3° | 154 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 9° | 165 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 19° | 14° | 181 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 12° | 6° | 183 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 6° | 2° | 180 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 1° | -4° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |