Lake Dobbiaco in the Upper Val Pusteria is situated in between the Three Peaks and the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Parks
Image gallery: Lake Dobbiaco
The mountain lake south of Dobbiaco originated from several rockfalls in antiquity. In 1939 then, round its waters five bunkers were built, as Mussolini wanted to protect the access roads to Italy. These constructions were part of the Alpine Wall, a protective barrier dating back to WWII. Nowadays, the Lake Dobbiaco Nature Trail leads in a pleasant 2-hour walk around the 4.5 km long shore line. It features several panels providing useful information about flora and fauna: The lake is located in between the Three Peaks Nature Park and the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. The practical skills are requested here: Who jumps higher and is faster than the forest inhabitants?
Moreover, Lake Dobbiaco (Toblacher See) is popular with those who love bird watching, as several rare migrant birds stop in this area in spring and autumn. In summer, however, you can explore the lake when doing a row boat trip - a boat rental is located on its shores - and in July, Lake Dobbiaco is one of the highlights along the route of the Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike, the most legendary mountain bike race of the Dolomites. In winter, it is frozen and perfectly suitable for ice skating, curling and exercising on one of the many cross-country ski tracks in the Val Pusteria.
Altitude: 1,117 m a.s.l.
Surface: 14.3 hectares
Depth: max. 3.5 m
Category: mountain lake
