Upper Fusine Lake – Upper Fusine Lake loop from Valico di Fusine / Rateče

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Upper Fusine Lake – Upper Fusine Lake loop from Valico di Fusine / Rateče

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Upper Fusine Lake – Upper Fusine Lake loop from Valico di Fusine / Rateče

05:30

18.5km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.34 km for 472 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.63 km

Lower Fusine Lake Trail

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An almost mystical experience. After the storm, the Lower Fusion Lake reveals itself in all its majesty. The colors are more intense, the air is fresher and the echo of …

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3.89 km

Upper Lake Trail

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Great circular hiking trail around Lake Weissenfels, also suitable for inexperienced hikers.

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4.98 km

Upper Fusine Lake

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Lower Lago di Fusine, circular hike possible

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6.06 km

Forest Road to Rifugio Zacchi

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Economy with a small menu, but still in a quaint location and accessible.

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14.0 km

Upper Fusine Lake

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The superior lake of Fusine, a pearl of nature.

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14.7 km

Upper Fusine Lake

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A wonderful lake with crystal clear water, a real feast for the eyes

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15.4 km

Lago di Fusine Inferiore

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The two Weißenfels lakes are among the most beautiful highlights in the Julian Alps. A "must see" for every visitor to this area!

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.13 km

1.62 km

1.38 km

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

3.40 km

2.89 km

1.88 km

1.83 km

324 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

3°C

-2°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

September 26, 2025,Lago di fusine zur Rifugio Luigi Zacchi

Very steep path, but nice and flatter descent

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July 20, 2023,Lago di Fusine - Rifugio Zacchi & zurück

Unfortunately, we could not go on the tour as planned because a festival / concert took place today at 2:00 p.m. on the upper lake!
The paths are well signposted, you don't have to follow our "zigzag" 😅🙏🙏

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October 7, 2025,Laghi di Fusine Tarvisio 🇮🇹 Tour zur Rifugio Alpino Luigi Zacchi 🏡

Since we're near the border triangle of Austria, Italy, and Slovenia, we dared to hike a little higher today. Two years ago, the furless one could only sit idly on a bench by the lake because of his torn Achilles tendon, which had been bothering him the whole time 🙈🤣 So we completed the Laghi di Fusine Tarvisio in Italy …

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June 6, 2025,Lago di Fusini - Refugio Zacchi 🤩🇮🇹

We found the inspiration for this beautiful tour at @Lutzi 🚲⚡️ 🥾 😃 the surroundings and the lakes are simply stunning.

After our two tours today 🧗‍♂️🏞⛰️ we were pleasantly exhausted 😉

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