Lake
Lago di Braies
Prags Valley, South Tyrol
Distance
2.4 mi
3.86 km
Elevation
↑ 620 ft
189 m
Effort
Moderate
Overview
Turquoise glacial lake with the wooden boathouse - one of the most photographed lakes in the Dolomites. Flat loop around the shoreline, 1–1.5hrs at a relaxed pace.
Region
Prags Valley, South Tyrol
Access
July 1–Sept 15, car access restricted 9am–4pm - paid reservation required (€7–20 depending on lot). Outside that window no reservation needed.
Effort
Moderate2.4 mi · ↑ 620 ft3.86 km · ↑ 189 m
Best Light
Before 7am - the lot fills up fast and gets slammed by mid-morning.
Where I Slept
Day hike - no overnight.
Tyler's Notes
Crowded almost any time of day once the sun's fully up. Worth being upfront about that - people show up expecting a quiet lake and don't get one.
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