Worth a DetourVal Gardena and Seceda
South Tyrol
About 21 miles away
Ladin villages under the jagged Seceda ridge, one of the Dolomites' great views.
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Lake Braies
An emerald lake below cliffs, with a wooden boathouse and rowing boats, one of the most photographed places in the Alps.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free; paid for parking and boats
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Lago di Braies, 39030 BraiesDirections
- Getting There
- About an hour by car from Cortina, or a bus via Dobbiaco.
Why Go
A path circles the lake in about an hour. It's crowded at midday in summer, when car access is limited; come early or late.
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Must-SeeThe Dolomites
South Tyrol and Veneto
About 21 miles away
Pale, jagged peaks that glow at sunset, with superb hiking and skiing and a Tyrolean feel.
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Must-SeeVenice
Veneto
About 88 miles away
A city of canals and palaces on a lagoon, with St. Mark's and the Grand Canal.
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