A few kilometers from the border with Slovenia, in the heart of the Julian Alps, the Predil Lake (or Raibl Lake) is a small natural wonder waiting to be discovered. Second largest among natural lakes of Friuli Venezia Giulia, it occupies an ancient glacial basin nestled among majestic peaks and silent woods.
The mountain streams feed the lake with waters so pure that they color it an intense green-blue. In summer, it invites swimming, with perfect spots to relax, sunbathe, and admire the alpine landscape.
In winter, the lake transforms into a frozen mirror: a suspended place, ideal for those who love quiet, muffled atmospheres, and the charm of winter in the mountains.
But Predil Lake is not just nature: along the trails, history also emerges, like at the Lago Fortress (Raibl Fortress), a testament to the military past of the area and a guardian of the memory of a border territory.
Recommended route in autumn thanks to the intense coloring of the foliage of the woods surrounding the lake, but also very scenic in winter in its easiest part, although the use of crampons is recommended. It is advised to visit the nearby Predil Caves mines with the related mining museum, a place of undeniable charm rich in history and meaning.
