Lago del Diavolo
Italy, europe
N/A
2,126 m
hard
Year-round
Lago del Diavolo is this stunning high mountain lake sitting pretty at 2,126 meters (6,975 feet) in the Bergamo Alps, tucked away in Lombardy, Italy. If you're thinking about making the pilgrimage out here, buckle up鈥攖his isn't your typical Sunday drive.
The road itself is a thrilling mix of gravel and concrete that gets progressively gnarlier the higher you climb. Think rocky, bumpy stretches with some seriously narrow passages where two vehicles literally cannot pass each other. The trail hugs the mountainside with steep sections that'll definitely get your adrenaline pumping, and honestly, some spots demand a proper 4x4 to handle the rocky terrain. This is absolutely not the route for fair-weather drivers or anyone who gets queasy around sheer drops.
Conditions here are no joke either. Winter basically shuts this place down completely, and wet weather turns the muddy sections into a real challenge. If unpaved mountain roads aren't your jam, do yourself a favor and skip this one.
But here's the reward: you'll reach Lago del Diavolo, a breathtaking alpine gem. Once you arrive, you can grab a bite and some shelter at Rifugio Fratelli Longo, a historic mountain refuge that's been welcoming adventurers since 1923. It's the kind of place that makes the harrowing drive absolutely worth it.
Where is it?
Lago del Diavolo is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 41.4115, 12.8922
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 2,126 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 41.4115, 12.8922
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