Lake Dobbiaco is one of those spots that pleases everyone. Formed by old landslides along the road that drops from Dobbiaco toward Landro and the Tre Cime, it's a shallow lake set between the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park and the Sesto Dolomites Nature Park, protected enough to hold the status of natural monument. The loop is just over two kilometres, flat and fine even with pushchairs and toddlers, and a nature trail with panels along the way explains the plants, animals and geology of the basin. In spring and autumn the reed beds fill with waterfowl, so for birdwatchers it's a small paradise.
A short way south, in the Sesto area, the Val Fiscalina is another world: a broad meadow valley shut in by vertical walls, with the Rifugio Fondovalle as its gateway. From here trails climb toward the high huts and the heart of the Tre Cime Nature Park, including the well-known route to the Rifugio Locatelli. It's a place that beats the photographs in real life, especially at first light and in the last of the evening sun, when the enrosadira sets the crags alight. You can easily do the lake and the valley in one day, with just a few minutes' drive between them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the walk around Lake Dobbiaco suitable for children?
Yes. The loop is about two and a half kilometres, completely flat and fine even with a pushchair. There's also a nature trail with panels, good for keeping younger ones interested.
What makes the Val Fiscalina special?
It's a broad meadow valley framed by vertical Dolomite walls, the start of trails to the huts of the Tre Cime Park. The morning and evening light, with the enrosadira, make it one of the most scenic spots around Sesto.