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Revel in the grand beauty of a picturesque mountain lake in Italy's Dolomites.

Pragser Wildsee, also known as Lago di Braies, lies in a mostly German-speaking area of northern Italy close to the border with Austria. This glacial blue lake is surrounded by towering mountains and thick evergreen forests, which can be experienced on the 2.2-mile loop trail or Alta Via 1 trail. A photogenic boathouse offers canoe rentals to enjoy the lake in the warmer months while winter offers snowshoeing or XC skiing. Camping isn't allowed in the area but the accompanying hotel offers the opportunity to spend more time at the lake.

Pack List

Camera + Lens + Tripod
Batteries + Memory Card
Hiking Shoes
Food & Water

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Activities:

Photography, Kayaking, Hiking

Skill Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year Round

Trail Type:

Loop

Distance:

2.2 Miles

Elev. Gain:

400 Feet

Rating:

Features:

Easy Parking

Forest

Lake

Scenic

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Tyler Fisher Follow

10 months ago

Explore Pragser Wildsee

A Must See

Really peaceful area with mountains surrounding the entire lake. Good for kayaks, canoes or just relaxing.

10 months ago

Added by Jason Hatfield

Adventure and travel photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. I teach photography workshops and offer private guiding around the west. More at jasonjhatfield.com

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