Pragser Wildsee
The Pragser Wildsee, or Lake Prags, Lake Braies (Italian: Lago di Braies; German: Pragser Wildsee) is a lake in the Prags Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. It belongs to the municipality of Prags which is located in the Prags valley.
| Pragser Wildsee | |
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 Pragser Wildsee and Seekofel seen from the bay | |
| Location | South Tyrol |
| Coordinates | 46°41′41″N 12°5′4″E |
| Catchment area | 30.09 km2 (11.62 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Surface area | 31 ha (77 acres) |
| Average depth | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Max. depth | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Water volume | 5,300,000 m3 (0.0013 cu mi) |
| Shore length1 | 3.05 km (2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) |
| Settlements | Prags |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
During World War II it was the scene of the transport of concentration camp inmates to Tyrol.
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As seen from South Side
Pragser Wildsee from the climb for Seekofel
Northern Tip of Pragser Wildsee
Hotel Pragser Wildsee
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