Highlight • Lake
Lake Scaffaiolo
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Location: San Marcello Piteglio, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy
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It is not of glacial origin as one might think but is due to a sinking of the mountain over time. Sinking caused by erosion of snow, wind and rain. The lake does not have a spring but is fed by snow, rain and summer frost.
Around the lake is the Duca degli Abruzzi Refuge which houses shelter and food.
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Best Hikes to Lake Scaffaiolo
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 1,780 m
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Location: San Marcello Piteglio, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy