How to drive the unpaved road to Lago Volaia-Wolayersee

Lago Volaia-Wolayersee is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.963m (6,440ft) above sea level, located on the Austrian-Italian border.

Lago Volaia-Wolayersee

Where is Lago Volaia-Wolayersee?

The lake is located near Passo Volaia, on the border between the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Carinthia in Austria, within the Lesachtal Valley. Near the lake there is a mountain hut known as Alpine Club Austria – Wolayerseehütte. 

Is there a road to Lago Volaia-Wolayersee? 

On the Austrian side, the road to the lake is totally unpaved, with loose gravel and rocky parts. It comprises very steep sections and 25 hairpin turns. 4x4 vehicles only. The last part of the climb is closed to private motor vehicles.
On the Italian side, there is no road, only a mule path.

How long is the road to Lago Volaia-Wolayersee?

Starting from Nostra, the road to the lake is 11.2 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1030 m and the average gradient is 9.19%.

Is the road to Lago Volaia-Wolayersee open year-round?

Set high in the Carnic Alps, the road is usually impassable in winters due to the heavy snowfalls in the area.
Pic: miran kreuzer

 

 

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