🇮🇹 Reschensee
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Best directionS
Wind speed15–25kt
SeasonMay – Sep
Skill levelIntermediate
WaterFlat alpine lake
A high alpine lake in South Tyrol, famous for the medieval bell tower that still pokes above the water — reliable summer thermal wind against a striking Dolomites backdrop.
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Getting thereLake Reschen (Lago di Resia) sits at 1,498m in South Tyrol, Italy, near the Austrian and Swiss borders — about 3 hours by car from Munich or 3.5 hours from Salzburg. Launching is restricted to a single designated club area at the village of Graun/Curon, with a grassy meadow for rigging.
HazardsThis is a strictly regulated spot, not an open free-for-all: launch and landing are only permitted in the marked kite zone, an international kitesurfing license and private liability insurance are required, and you must call the Italian emergency number (118) before entering the water so the rescue service knows kiters are out. Wetsuit and flotation vest are mandatory year-round — water stays around 17°C even in summer. Tube kites need a 5th-line restart system.
Best time of dayMay to October. The south wind is a highly predictable thermal, building between 11am-2pm and holding steady until late afternoon or early evening — reinforced by a venturi (jet) effect from the surrounding mountains. North wind also works but is gustier.