Lake Dobbiaco

Lake Dobbiaco is a small alpine lake in Val Pusteria

Lake Dobbiaco is situated in-between two nature parks: the Sesto Dolomites nature park as well as the Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park. This lake originated from several rockfalls in antiquity and its inlet and outlet is the Rienza river.
Round the lake five bunkers were built, as Mussolini wanted to protect the access roads to Italy in 1939. These constructions were part of the Alpine wall, a protective barrier dating back to WWII.
In summer, however, you can explore the lake when doing a boat trip, whereas in winter it is frozen and perfectly suitable for ice skating and curling. Also the main cross-country ski trail surrounds Lago di Dobbiaco.
Since 2000 there has also been a nature trail, which offers about two hours of pleasant walking. This trail offers eleven panels providing useful information about flora and fauna and even issues several challenges…
Moreover this lake is particularly popular with those who love bird watching, as several rare migrant birds stop in this area in spring and autumn.

Altitude: 1,117 m
Perimeter: 4.5 km
Volume: 286,000 sqm
Characteristics: rare migrant birds
Maximum depth: 3.5 m