Lago dei Cavagnöö, reservoir
Lago dei Cavagnöö is a reservoir located high in the Swiss Alps at over 7500 feet elevation in Ticino. The lake is held back by a tall dam built in the late 1960s and is surrounded by rocky slopes and sparse forest.
The lake was created when the Cavagnoli dam was completed in 1968, bringing infrastructure to this remote mountain valley. The dam serves local water supply needs and helps generate power for surrounding communities.
The name comes from the Rhaeto-Romance language spoken in this region and reflects the local geography. People who live nearby and visitors treat the area as a natural gathering place where they can escape daily routines.
The lake is reachable by taking a bus through the Maggiatal valley and then a cable car to Robiei station, followed by a gentle 45-minute walk to the water. Visitors should be prepared for changing mountain weather, as conditions can shift quickly at this high elevation.
The water displays an unusual clarity due to the high altitude and cold temperatures, making it visually different from lakes at lower elevations. This clear quality is a feature that often surprises visitors who expect mountain water to appear differently.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
