Lago Fedèra, Mountain lake near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Lake Federa sits at 2038 meters elevation beneath the eastern wall of Croda da Lago, surrounded by dense larch forests in the Ampezzo Dolomites.
The Rifugio Croda da Lago G. Palmieri, constructed next to Lake Federa at 2046 meters, stands as a testament to traditional Alpine mountain shelters.
The lake serves as a meeting point for hikers traversing the Alta Via 1, connecting multiple communities across the Dolomites through marked mountain paths.
The fastest access route starts at Ponte di Rocurto trailhead along SP638 road, with public bus service available from mid-June to September on Dolomiti Bus Line 30/4.
Underground water sources maintain stable water levels in Lake Federa throughout the year, despite the absence of surface river connections.
Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo
Location: Province of Belluno
Location: Veneto
Elevation above the sea: 2,038 m
Address: Lago Federa, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo BL, Italy 32043 32043
GPS coordinates: 46.48810,12.10450
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:58
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