Doberdò and Pietrarossa Lakes

Explore the nature reserve and the two Karst Lakes of Doberdò and Pietrarossa.

In Friuli Venezia Giulia there are only two karst lakes: Doberdò and Pietrarossa lakes, both belonging to the homonymous Nature Reserve located in the Municipality of Gorizia.

The area features two karst depressions partially occupied by lakes and separated by a ridge. The larger depression houses the Doberdò lake, one of the few karst lakes in Europe. Its water level varies with the levels of the Vipacco and Isonzo rivers.

The springs are located in the occidental side of the lake. In the oriental sector, instead, there are the sinkholes. During the drier period, its water level drops and the lake surface is reduced to canals and small pools.

Activities:
The visitors' centre Gradina organize guided tours and other teaching activities. It houses also an interactive exposition that shows the Karst in its natural, historical and cultural aspects.



Information:
Municipality of Gorizia
www.comune.doberdo.go.it

Information Office of Gorizia
Corso Italia, 9
34170 Gorizia
Tel: + 39 0481 535764
info.gorizia@promoturismo.fvg.it

Visitors' Centre Gradina                                                                   
Via Vallone, 32                                                                       
34070 Doberdò del Lago                                                      
Tel: + 39 320 2963942
centrovisitegradina@gmail.com                             


Localities:
Doberdò del Lago