Lago del Mucrone

#215 among destinations in Italy

Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water, Park

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Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Lago del Mucrone is a serene mountain lake that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located in the Piedmont region of Italy, this alpine gem is situated at the foot of the imposing Monte Mucrone and is part of the Biella Alps.

Lago del Mucrone is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and the breathtaking scenery that surrounds it. The lake is accessible via a scenic hike through the Oropa Sanctuary, a revered site of religious significance and natural beauty. This journey not only leads to the peaceful shores of the lake but also provides hikers with a chance to experience the rich flora and fauna of the alpine environment.

Visitors to Lago del Mucrone can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities. In the summer months, the lake is a popular destination for hiking, picnicking, and nature photography, as the surrounding meadows burst with wildflowers and the clear skies offer a stunning backdrop for the rugged mountain peaks. During the winter, the area becomes a snowy wonderland, attracting those interested in snowshoeing and enjoying the pristine winter landscape.

Alternative names: Elevation: 6234 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°37'41"N, 7°56'36"E

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Lago del Mucrone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santuario di San Giovanni d'Andorno, Black Virgin of Oropa, Colma di Mombarone, Sanctuary of Oropa.

3.2 miNE
Church
Santuario di San Giovanni d'Andorno
81 min walk • Nestled in the serene valleys of the Biellese Alps, the Santuario di San Giovanni d'Andorno is a testament to the enduring faith and architectural prowess of Italy. This sacred site, a church of historical and spiritual significance, has long been a beacon of solace...
1.6 miE
Church, Monuments and statues
Black Virgin of Oropa
41 min walk • The Black Virgin of Oropa is a revered statue and a spiritual beacon nestled in the heart of the Biella province in Piedmont, Italy. This sacred effigy, housed within the Sanctuary of Oropa, is one of the most important and oldest Marian shrines in the country...
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Colma di Mombarone
97 min walk • Colma di Mombarone is a mountain of the Biellese Alps, a sub-range of Pennine Alps, in northern Italy. It visually marks, along with Monte Gregorio on the opposite side, the entrance of Aosta Valley from the Po plain.
1.6 miE
Church
Sanctuary of Oropa
42 min walk • The Sanctuary of Oropa is a group of Roman Catholic buildings and structures in Oropa, frazione of the municipality of Biella, Italy. It is located at a height of 1,159 metres in a small valley of the Alpi Biellesi.
1.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Mars
36 min walk • Monte Mars or Mont Mars, at 2,600 m, is the highest peak of the Biellese Alps, north-western Italy.
4.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago della Vecchia
113 min walk • Lago della Vecchia is a lake in the Prealps of the Province of Biella in the Piedmont region of Italy. At an elevation of 1865 m, its surface area is 0.06448 km².
4.5 miSE
Park
Parco Burcina Natural Reserve, Pollone
116 min walk • The Burcina Park “Felice Piacenza” Nature Reserve is a protected, wooded, about 57 hectares wide area. It was established in 1980 with a law of the Piedmont Region Government. It is located within the municipalities of Pollone and Biella. The Municipality of Biella owns almost three quarters of the whole surface.
1.5 miE
Botanical garden
Giardino Botanico di Oropa
38 min walk • The giardino Botanico di Oropa is a nature preserve and botanical garden located at an altitude of 1200 m in Oropa about 12 km northwest of Biella, Piedmont, Italy.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Cresto
101 min walk • Monte Cresto is the third highest peak of the Province of Biella after Monte Mars and Monte Bo.
1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Camino
30 min walk • Monte Camino is a peak in the Biellese Alps, in northern Piedmont, northern Italy. It has an elevation of 2,388 metres. It can be reached from Biella and Andorno Micca.
5.6 miSE
Area
Pralungo, Biella
144 min walk • Pralungo is a comune in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres northeast of Turin and just north of Biella. The municipality of Pralungo contains the frazioni Valle and Sant'Eurosia. Pralungo borders the following municipalities: Biella, Sagliano Micca, Tollegno.