Engolasters Lake
Estany d'Engolasters
A pine-ringed mountain lake about 1,600 metres above the capital, with an easy path around its shore. It is the high-mountain lake closest to the city.
Engolasters Lake lies in the parish of Les Escaldes-Engordany and is surrounded by pine forest. It was later dammed to generate hydroelectric power, which enlarged the lake's surface. A loop path of about 2.5 km circles the lake; it is flat and easy, making it good for families. You can drive to the lakeside car park, or walk up from the town along an old mountain trail. Legend says this is where a host of stars fell, which is how the lake got its name. The lake may freeze in winter, and some roads are snow-covered.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sant Miquel d'Engolasters
- National Automobile Museum
- Sant Romà de les Bons
- Caldea
- Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
- Avinguda Meritxell
- Sanctuary of Meritxell
- Church of Sant Esteve