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Prags - Braies

Lake Braies – Lake Braies loop from Pragser Dolomiten - Dolomiti di Braies

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South Tyrol
Prags - Braies

Lake Braies – Lake Braies loop from Pragser Dolomiten - Dolomiti di Braies

Hard

5.0

(16)

133

hikers

Lake Braies – Lake Braies loop from Pragser Dolomiten - Dolomiti di Braies

06:34

13.8km

990m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.40 km for 616 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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917 m

Lake Braies north shore

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Lake Braies has a unique location in the middle of the Braies Dolomites and in the northern part of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. The geological origin of the "Pearl of the Dolomite Lakes", as the emerald green lake is often called, is due to the creation of a dam through a mud flap.

Lake Braies also plays a role in the world of legends, because it was said that you could reach the underground realm of the Fanes by boat. The gateway to the underworld was at the southern end of the lake, where the imposing Seekofel (2,810 m) dominates the lake. It is not for nothing that this summit of the Braies Dolomites, coveted by mountaineers, bears the name "Sass dla Porta", meaning Torberg. Lake Braies is also the starting point for numerous mountain tours in the area and the Dolomite high-altitude trail no. 1 starts here. From the surrounding mountains you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake.

The only drawback: the lake is a very popular tourist destination. Visually beautiful, you won't find the tranquility of the mountains here.

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2

1.39 km

Strolling along the shores of Lake Braies is truly wonderful! The high peaks and the coniferous forest perfectly frame the water basin, so much so as to give the idea of living in a dream.

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3

1.83 km

View of Lake Braies from the south

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The southern shore of Lake Braies is dominated by the steep rock faces of the Seekofel, creating a particularly wild and impressive landscape.
According to legend, a gateway to the underworld was said to have been located at the southern end of Lake Braies, where the mighty Seekofel towers 2,810 meters above the water. From here, according to legend, one could take a boat into the mysterious realm of the Fanes.

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4

1.99 km

5

3.92 km

View of Lago di Braies

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You don't have to hike to the Rifugio. You have the great view beforehand.

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6

6.58 km

View of Lake Braies

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.66 km

2.58 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.53 km

3.63 km

239 m

195 m

179 m

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,490 m)

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