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Pragser Wildsee

Pragser Wildsee
Pragser Wildsee Seekofel von Bucht.jpg
Pragser Wildsee and Seekofel seen from the bay
Location South Tyrol
Coordinates 46°41′41″N 12°5′4″E / 46.69472°N 12.08444°E / 46.69472; 12.08444Coordinates: 46°41′41″N 12°5′4″E / 46.69472°N 12.08444°E / 46.69472; 12.08444
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.

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.

During World War II it was the scene of the transport of concentration camp inmates to Tyrol.

As seen from South Side

Pragser Wildsee from the climb for Seekofel

Northern Tip of Pragser Wildsee

Hotel Pragser Wildsee



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