Lakes, rivers and waterfallsFree entry
Lauria (Potenza)
Rotonda Lake and Cogliandrino
The Rotonda lake is a karst basin on the watershed of the Noce river basin, at the foot of Monte Serra La Spina, in the territory of Lauria. It is also known as «the lake that isn’t there», because for some months of the year there is no trace of water.
- Opening hoursAlways accessible (open-air site).
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereLaghetto Rotonda – Lauria (PZ)
What to see
- The lake basin, set in mountain scenery between the Pollino National Park and the Appennino Lucano Park.
- Monte La Spina, covered by beech forest almost up to the summit, with pino loricato (Bosnian pine) on the rocky slopes.
- The Cogliandrino artificial reservoir, at the foot of the mountain, and the Canicella woods, a link between the two parks and a favourite spot for mushroom foragers.
How to get there
It is reached from Lauria by mountain roads; it’s best to ask for directions in town.
Useful information
- The photo shows Monte Serra Rotonda, not the lake.
- In town: the historic centre and Lake Laudemio.
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