Lago di Braies
On Gingerguide's self-guided The Dolomites audio tour, Lago di Braies is a stop worth about ~120 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type nature
- Suggested visit ~120 min
- The Dolomites The Dolomites guide
About Lago di Braies
Lago di Braies, the Pragser Wildsee, a green mountain lake below the cliffs of the Croda del Becco, with its wooden boathouse and rowing boats, the start of the Alta Via 1 high route.
The lake lies at about 1,500 metres and was formed when a landslide blocked a stream. It is up to 36 metres deep and very cold. In May 1945 prominent prisoners of the SS were freed at the hotel on its shore.
The lake is very busy in summer, and the road may need a booking at peak times. A path goes round the shore. The rowing boats are for hire in summer only, and the lake freezes in winter.
Did you know? Lago di Braies was formed when a landslide blocked a mountain stream; the lake is up to 36 metres deep and rarely warmer than 14 degrees.
How much time do you need at Lago di Braies?
Around ~120 min works well for Lago di Braies — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Lago di Braies?
Yes — Lago di Braies made the cut as one of 13 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across The Dolomites. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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Sources and further reading
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