Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Lakes

Lake Braies

Lakes

Lake Braies

Highlight • Lake

Lake Braies

Recommended by 322 hikers out of 327

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fanes-Sennes-Prags - Parco Naturale Fanes-Sennes-Braies

Save

Location: Prags - Braies, South Tyrol, Italy

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Lake Braies

4.7

(717)

3,875

hikers

1. Lake Braies north shore – Lago di Braies Hiking Trail loop from Schmieden - Ferrara

7.79km

02:14

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(444)

2,127

hikers

2. View of Seekofel – Lago di Braies loop from Schmieden - Ferrara

12.3km

05:09

600m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.8

(192)

1,188

hikers

3. Lake Braies Hiking Trail – Lake Braies loop from Schmieden - Ferrara

11.2km

03:16

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Tips

Daniela 🏞

June 23, 2025

Very beautiful lake, but also a lot of tourists.

Translated by Google •

Kirsten 🌺

October 26, 2025

Lake Braies, also known as the "Pearl of the Dolomite Lakes" (Italian: Lago di Braies), is a stunning mountain lake in South Tyrol, Italy, nestled within the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. It is located in the Pragser Valley (Alta Pusteria) in the Dolomites. The lake is located at approximately 1,494 to 1,496 meters above sea level. It is famous for its crystal-clear, emerald-green to turquoise-blue water. The color is created by the reflection of light off the finest limestone particles from the Dolomite rocks. It is framed by imposing mountain peaks, particularly the mighty Seekofel massif (2,810 m), which rises majestically on the southern shore. The lake was formed naturally by a mudslide or landslide that blocked the river's course, thus forming a natural dam.

Translated by Google •

Marco Dal Seno

May 18, 2025

Beautiful excursion

Translated by Google •

Marco Dal Seno

October 4, 2025

Sneakers or trekking shoes

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 1,560 m

Weather

Today

Friday 14 November

7°C

2°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Prags - Braies, South Tyrol, Italy

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Stone Cairns at Lago di Braies

Boathouse and Boat Rental at Lago di Braies

View of Lake Landro

Stone Stacks on Lake Shore

Lago di Braies Hiking Trail

Stairway Along the East Shore of Lake Braies

Lago di Braies

Chapel at Lago di Braies

Lago di Braies Loop Trail

Lago di Braies

View of Lago di Braies

Lake Braies

1. Lake Braies north shore – Lago di Braies Hiking Trail loop from Schmieden - Ferrara

2. View of Seekofel – Lago di Braies loop from Schmieden - Ferrara

3. Lake Braies Hiking Trail – Lake Braies loop from Schmieden - Ferrara

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️