Reschen Pass History and Stories | Reschen

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HISTORY

Key moments shaping Reschen Pass history.

Historic black and white photo of Reschen Pass road under construction in early 1900s.

Historic black and white photo of Reschen Pass road under construction in early 1900s.

Road Build

Early 20th-century efforts to connect Italy and Austria.

Aerial view of the Reschen Pass dam and lake with surrounding mountains.

Aerial view of the Reschen Pass dam and lake with surrounding mountains.

Close-up of the submerged church tower rising from Reschen Lake.

Close-up of the submerged church tower rising from Reschen Lake.

Winter scene showing skiers crossing the frozen Reschen Lake near the tower.

Winter scene showing skiers crossing the frozen Reschen Lake near the tower.

Lake Creation

The 1950s dam flooded villages, changing the landscape.

A misty morning view of Reschen Pass with the iconic submerged church tower rising from the lake.

A misty morning view of Reschen Pass with the iconic submerged church tower rising from the lake.

Reschen Pass.