Is Lago di Braies the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites? Join us as we explore this incredible alpine lake in South Tyrol, Italy, walking the stunning circular trail before the crowds arrive.

Welcome to day three of our Dolomites adventure! Today, Saz and I are visiting Lago di Braies (Lake Braies / Pragser Wildsee), one of the most famous destinations in the Italian Dolomites.

We arrived around 7:30 am to enjoy the peaceful mountain scenery, crystal-clear turquoise water and spectacular reflections before the crowds arrived.

🥾 LAGO DI BRAIES CIRCULAR WALK

Our walk takes us around the lake, discovering incredible viewpoints, the famous wooden rowing boats, a lakeside rifugio and a beautiful little chapel.

We also find what might be the best picnic bench in the world!

📍 WALK INFORMATION

Location: Lago di Braies, South Tyrol, Italy
Route: Circular lake walk
Distance: Approximately 3.6 km / 2.2 miles
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Time: Allow around 2 hours with photography stops

💡 OUR TIPS FOR VISITING LAGO DI BRAIES

Our biggest recommendation is to arrive early! We found that visiting around 7:30 am gave us time to enjoy the scenery before the crowds arrived.

Stay until the end for our thoughts on whether Lago di Braies really lives up to its reputation.

🎬 CHAPTERS

00:00 Our Dolomites adventure continues
01:13 Walking around Lago di Braies
03:11 Exploring the far side of the lake
05:10 Completing the lake circuit
05:40 The lakeside chapel
06:47 Coffee and cakes
07:35 Our verdict and visiting tips

📷 FILMING EQUIPMENT
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
DJI Mini 4 Pro

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