Lake Sorapiss

Lago di Sorapiss (Italian: Lago di Sorapiss; German: Sorapissee) is a lake in the mountain range Sorapiss in the Dolomites, province of Belluno, c. 12 km away from Cortina d'Ampezzo. The lake has an altitude of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft.) above sea level.

Lake Sorapiss during summer

The strong turquoise color is dust from the glacier. The lake can only be reached by foot or by helicoper. The hiking trail has a length of 10.5 km[1] and takes 1.5 hours one way starting from Passo tre Croci.

See also

  • List of lakes in Italy#Alphabetical

References


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