Laghetto di Santa Colomba, the little lake of Santa Colomba

The view of the lake in summer

The same lake in winter

The small lake of Santa Colomba lies at 926 m high in the woodland area. You'll find the hotel bar where you can go for an ice cream or coffee and nearby there is a big playground for children. Make sure to take the mosquito repellent with you because when we were there we found many of them. Surprisingly they chose to attack my husband only. We had our picnic there and indeed there are tables provided.

How to get there: you can get there by car or walking. If you choose walking, then the starting point is Monte Calisio and the walk is about 4-5 km each way, at least half a day's trip. If you choose going there by car and then just walking around the lake then it would take you from 1 to 2 hours or longer if you choose to stay and explore. I'll explain later how to get there there by car. 

The playground

Walking:
If you want a longer walk then you start from the Rifugio Campel on top of Monte Calisio. At the rifugio you can try the specialities from the region for example polenta with sausages or canederli (a sort of dumplings). The phone number for the rifugio is 0461/ 209070. From there follow the indications for Lago di Santa Colomba, sentiero/footpath 421. This easy walk takes you through woodlands and small roads. Don't abandon the footpaths because all the area is ex mining area so it's full of holes.

The hotel bar where you can have some refreshments

Driving:
If you want to reach Lago di Santa Colomba by car, from Trento follow the indications for Pergine, then Lases in Valle di Cembra, then at the crossroads taking the road for Seregnano/S.Agnese (SP225) where you will find the indications for Lago di Santa Colomba.


By bus:
The only connections I 've managed to find was by bus to Civezzano and from there walking up to the lake. Never tried it however. Anyways the bus number is 103 and it departs from he Trento bus station.

The website wit the bus timetable below has an Enlish version as well.
http://www.ttesercizio.it/Orari/Extraurbano/Linea.aspx?BacinoID=3&DirettriceID=120

Duration: if you drive there then it could take you from 2 hours to half a day if you plan to have a picinic.

Level: easy but you will not be able to walk around the lake with your stroller.

Refreshments and toilet facilities: at the hotel near the lake.