Camping on Lake Kaltern with your dog: tips for your vacation

Camping on Lake Kaltern with your dog – The warmest bathing lake in the Alps – Lake Kaltern in South Tyrol in Italy.
The mountain panorama is a wonderful place to explore the dense forests and hike along rocky paths with your dog and family.
Whether directly from the campsite or after a short drive with a roof tent, here are two tips for hiking trails that you can also do with your dog.
There are also tips for traveling with a dog and recommendations for campsites that also allow dogs.

Camping with a dog: hiking in front of an Alpine panorama

Unfortunately, for reasons of hygiene, it is not permitted to jump into the lake with your dog at Lake Kaltern.
Nevertheless, many campers come to Lake Kaltern every year with their four-legged friend.
Here you will find activities that you can experience with your dog, even without going swimming.
First of all, there are hiking trails.
This gives your dog some exercise and all human travelers can enjoy the picturesque nature around Lake Kaltern.
For many dogs, the new surroundings are just the same as for humans.

These things await you when camping on Lake Kaltern with your dog:

  • Many campers visit the lake with their dogs
  • Hiking on the numerous hiking trails
  • Exploring the picturesque surroundings & nature
  • Unfortunately not bathing: is prohibited due to hygiene

Travel tips with a dog: laws, vet & planning

Lake Kaltern is located in Italy and Italy is an EU country.
This means that the European laws for traveling with dogs also apply here.
Your dog should have this equipment according to these laws if you want to enter Italy safely and without complications.

  • Dog liability insurance
  • Microchip
  • Rabies vaccination (at least 21 days old at the start of the trip)
  • EU pet passport (available from your vet)

Regardless of European laws, your dog must also be older than three months when entering Italy.
It is therefore worth visiting the vet before you travel.
Your vet will usually know about these things and can give you extra tips.
For example, which vaccinations can also help your dog to protect itself against dangerous Mediterranean diseases.
After a check-up at the vet, all family members can start their vacation safe and sound.
You should also find out in advance whether dogs are allowed at your chosen campsite.
Tip: You can find two recommendations for dog-friendly campsites on Lake Kaltern below!

Transport in the car: how to get there safely!

When you set off, you should make sure that your dog is adequately secured in the car.
In Italy, dogs are required to wear a seat belt.
This means that they must either be strapped in with a special belt or be in a non-slip transport box.
If you are traveling with a roof tent or tent trailer, you should also have enough space in the trunk or on the back seat for the dog.
You should take plenty of breaks along the way.
Your dog will want to move again after a few hours.
If you have done a short lap on the rest area or dirt road, you should remember to offer your dog some water.
Especially in the summer months, it quickly gets warm in the car and your dog gets thirsty.
This also applies to hiking on vacation.
Here too, you should also think about water for your four-legged family member.
You can find two tips for great hikes on Lake Kaltern here.
Here is a summary of the tips for the car journey:

  • In Italy: seat belts also compulsory for dogs
    • Car harness or transport box
  • Take breaks for exercise & drinking
  • Always remember water for the dog

Over hill and dale: hiking Lake Kaltern with a dog

The rocky surroundings with their vantage points are ideal for long hikes.
These two routes are particularly popular, whether it’s the Kaltern High Trail or exploring the Altenburg Forest.

Kalterer Höhenweg: 3 hours with panorama

This hiking trail runs from the Kalterer Höhe to Altenburg, where an impressive mountain panorama awaits you.
The trail takes just over three hours.
A good way to work off some energy with your dog.
You and your four-legged friend will find yourself on adventurous hiking trails with viewing platforms that offer you a view of the lake in between.
For better orientation, follow the signs from Kalterer Höhe towards Altenburg and with the number 9. The difficulty is medium.
These are the things you should definitely know about the Alta Via Caldaro:

  • Route from Kalterer Höhe to Altenburg
  • Length: 8.7 km
  • Duration: approx. 3 h 40 min
  • Height differences: Approx. 250 m

You can enjoy a view like this along the way:

Altenburger Wald: Viewpoints over the lake

Once you arrive in Altenburg, the first thing to do is to visit the Altenburg viewpoint, also known as the “Klotzbank”.
From here you can see various peaks, high plateaus and Lake Kaltern.
Around the village of Altenburg and the viewpoint you will find the Altenburg Forest.
Here your dog can let off steam and you can discover new hiking trails, such as the Peace Trail (no. 11) and the path to the Rastenbach Gorge (no. 2).
What you should do with your dog in the Altenburg Forest:

  • Viewpoint visit
  • Exploring the forest & nature
  • Other hiking trails
    • Peace Trail (No. 11)
    • Path to the Rastenbachklamm gorge (No. 2)

Your dog and you can play in the forest like this:

Hiking: route, weather and winter magic

You can go hiking in Italy not only on Lake Kaltern, but also in Sardinia in the south, Bibione in the east and Liguria in the west.
So that you are well prepared even without a dog, you will find lots of tips here for hiking in the mountains and hiking in the snow.
This includes advice on equipment, routes, safety and help for better orientation.

Campsites: Dogs can sleep here too!

These two recommendations allow dogs at the campsite on Lake Kaltern.
Tip: You can find out more about camping on Lake Kaltern here – Camping Kalterer See.

Camping St. Joseph on Lake Kaltern

Dogs are allowed on a leash at this campsite!
Here you will find the most important information about the campsite:

Camping Gretl am See

Dogs on a lead are also permitted here.
Here you can find contact, reviews and the website:

  • Rating: 3.9 / 5.0 (439 ratings)
  • Address: St. Josef am See 18, 39052 Kaltern/Caldaro (BZ)
  • Phone: +39 0471 960244
  • Website: Camping Gretl am See

Camping on Lake Kaltern and destinations nearby

If you want to read more about Lake Kaltern or Italy, you’ll find it here.

Camping on Lake Kaltern: even without a dog

Here you can find more tips for your vacation at Lake Kaltern.
These include a trip to the swimming pool with lake access, the Lido on Lake Kaltern.
There is also the circular lake trail, the Leuchtenburg castle and the Lake Kaltern biotope.
You can find tips for campers on this and much more, such as the Caldaro climbing park, Bolzano and the Mendel Ruffrè ski area, here.

 

Camping in Italy: From Lake Kaltern to the south

After your refreshing stay at the picturesque Lake Kaltern, Italy offers a treasure trove of cultural and scenic treasures.
This southern European country is more diverse than almost any other, and a single vacation is not enough to explore all its facets, Italy promises countless adventures.
In this article, we present some of the most beautiful destinations where you can camp and relax after experiencing the wonders of Lake Kaltern.

A view over Lake Kaltern with the mountains and the blue lake water

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Anti-drag clutch

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