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The History of the Reschensee
The history of Lake Reschen began in 1950 during the construction of a large dam at the site of three natural lakes: Rezia, Curon, and San Valentino alla Muta. To launch the hydroelectric power station here, the reservoirs were united. Then the settlements were flooded, and 163 houses were underwater. Later settlements were rebuilt upstream.
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Bell tower
The only evidence of the city that once existed on the site of the lake is the bell tower, which looks out directly from the water. The church, of which this building served as a part, was built in the middle of the 14th century and was flooded along with the city. They try to keep it in a representative state and during the reconstruction they even lowered the water level in the lake. In winter, when the water turns into ice, you can walk to the bell tower over the frozen surface. Legend has it that bells can be heard ringing on snowy winter days.
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Things to do on Lake Reschen
The lake is open for outdoor enthusiasts. In winter, you can go skiing or ice skating here. During warmer times, enjoy walking, cycling, or boating. It is very popular with kitesurfers and sailing enthusiasts. But swimming or fishing in the lake is not recommended.
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How to get there
Near the lake, there is the Graun/ Curon stop, which can be reached by bus 273 from Malles Venosta (also called Mals ). The ride takes about half an hour.