Lago di Misurina circuit
A walk round the most famous lake in the Cadore, at 1750 metres, with the Sorapis reflected in the water and the Tre Cime close by.
- Difficulty
- T Tourist
- Length
- 3.2 km
- Elevation gain
- +30 m / −30 m
- Time
- 45 minutes – 1 hour
- Route
- Loop
- Altitude
- 1742–1774 m
- Season
- Spring Summer Autumn Winter
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The story
Legend says that King Sorapis, to please his capricious daughter Misurina, let himself be turned into a mountain: his tears formed the lake. On the shore stands a large institute for treating children's asthma, which makes use of the dry, clean air of the basin.
Why go
Because it is the easiest walk in front of the most famous Dolomites, in every season: in winter the lake freezes and the circuit becomes a walk in the snow.
Practical information
- Start
- Misurina, north shore of the lake
- Finish
- Loop
- Best time
- All year round
- Parking
- Paid car parks around the lake.
- By public transport
- Buses from Cortina and Auronzo to Misurina.
- Water
- Bars and hotels on the shore.
- Shade
- Little.
- Huts and refreshments
- Bars and restaurants on the shore.
- With children
- Yes, even with a pushchair.
Weather at the start
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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What to see on the route and nearby
- Tre Cime di LavaredoOn the route
- Lago di Sorapis8 km from the start
- Cortina d'Ampezzo10 km from the start
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