Torbido Lake

Torbido Lake
Lago Torbido (Italian)
Rondinaio Mountain standing over Torbido Lake
Torbido Lake is located in Emilia-Romagna
Torbido Lake
Torbido Lake
Location of Torbido Lake in Emilia-Romagna
LocationPievepelago, Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Coordinates44°06′58″N 10°35′56″E / 44.11611°N 10.59889°E / 44.11611; 10.59889
TypeGlacial, seasonal
Basin countriesItaly
Surface area
0.001 km2 (11,000 sq ft)
Max. depth2 m (6.6 ft)
Surface elevation
1,650 m (5,410 ft)

Torbido Lake is a small glacial lake in the Northern Apennines, located in the Pievepelago municipality,[1] within the Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Situated at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft), the lake covers an area of 0.001 km2 (11,000 sq ft) and reaches a maximum depth of 2 m (6.6 ft). Torbido Lake is primarily a seasonal body of water; it fills during the spring months from snowmelt off the surrounding peaks and often dries up completely during late summer.

The lake lies beneath the eastern face of Monte Rondinaio and is located approximately 300 m (980 ft) south of Lago Turchino.

References

  1. ↑ "Lago Torbido". In Appennino Modenese. Retrieved 22 August 2026.