Lago Volaia Heart-Shaped Lake Trail (CAI 144)

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Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Udine

Forni Avoltri

Lago Volaia Heart-Shaped Lake Trail (CAI 144)

Moderate

4.8

(266)

1,038

hikers

Lago Volaia Heart-Shaped Lake Trail (CAI 144)

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6.75km

610m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike along the CAI 144 trail to discover the unique Lago Volaia, a heart-shaped alpine lake nestled beneath Monte Coglians. This 4.2-mile (6.8 km) route involves a significant climb of 1997 feet (609 metres), taking you through changing landscapes from larch and pine forests to open,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.57 km

Lambertenghi-Romanin Hut

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The Lambertenghi-Romanin refuge is located on the slopes of Mount Coglians (2,780 m) and Volaia, a few meters from the border with Austria.

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2.78 km

World War I outposts in the Monte Coglians group

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Trenches can be visited freely.

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2.93 km

Lake Wolayer

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A beautifully situated mountain lake amidst an incredible mountain backdrop, with history you can touch. Simply a wonderful place!

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3.43 km

Wolayersee Hut

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Sensational location on the Wolayersee with a fantastic view directly from the panorama window of the dining room. Excellent cuisine, well-kept and beautiful camps and sanitary facilities - everything a hiker's heart desires.

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3.56 km

Soldiers' Cemetery

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The cemetery is located slightly above the road

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3.94 km

Wolayer Pass and view of Rifugio Lambertenghi

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Wonderful view of the neighboring valley from the pass and of the Rifugio Lamberthengi, which will hopefully reopen soon.

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4.62 km

Casermetta Pecol Alta

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Ex Casera Pecol Alta, converted into a barracks during the Great War. There are many testimonies of the time in the surroundings, with the snow not visible.
This is however a great place for a break after the challenging climb.

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5.46 km

Trail junction to Lake Volaia

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The crossroads in question is not marked, at least today, we used the GPS to locate it, on the ground there was a white/red CAI sign on a rock, but with the snow it could easily disappear.

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6.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

1.32 km

201 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

1.78 km

715 m

295 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

10°C

4°C

51 %

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Comments

September 3, 2023,Escursione a Wolayerseehütte🏞️

Excursion to Wolayerseehütte, I found it splendid breathtaking panorama overlooking the lake. Starting point "Rifugio Tolazzi"; from here there is the possibility of taking two routes that at times join, one easier, suitable for all levels and for those who want to enjoy the landscape while the other is recommended for those looking for a bit of adventure. Through the …

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July 16, 2024,salita al lago Volaia dal Rif. Tolazzi

I deliberately traced both routes that lead to the lake and return to the refuge. I did it so that the route to take in winter is available when heavy snowfalls make the "shortcut" impracticable, Garmin says: 9,600 km total ascent 714 m

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August 13, 2024,Lago Volaia (Alpi Carniche)

From Forni Avoltri take a right for Collina up to Rif. Tolazzi 1400 Possibility of parking along the road. Go up along a dirt road or a path that often crosses it up to an altitude of 1670; from here a well-marked path begins up to Rif. Lambertenghi, closed for a few years. The view of the lake, which is …

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August 9, 2023,Lago Volaia - da rif. Tolazzi

Easy to follow path, moderate slope, but without exposed sections.
My excursion was lucky for the cool climate, unlucky for the light; usually the colors of the lake are more beautiful.

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