A route immersed in the Sesto Dolomites that leads to a small alpine lake suspended above the Valle di Landro, in the heart of the Ròndoi–Baranci group. A wild, silent and wonderfully scenic environment, ideal for well‑trained hikers looking for an authentic and little‑frequented itinerary.
From the centre of Dobbiaco, follow the Valle di Landro road for about 5 km until you reach the ruins of the old Ferrara Vecchia, the starting point of the trail. Here you take trail no. 9, which immediately enters a dense, cool forest. After a small waterfall you cross the stream and begin climbing the valley at the foot of Monte delle Pecore, with the landscape gradually opening into a more alpine setting.
The ascent becomes steeper as you approach the saddle, where the view opens onto the surrounding peaks. You then turn east and later southwest, skirting Monte Croce di Sopra until you reach the Malga dei Pecorai (about 2h30 from the start), a natural balcony overlooking the Sesto Dolomites.
Beyond the malga, the trail crosses a stretch of woodland and leads to the Lago Malga di Mezzo, a small alpine lake set among pastures and rocky walls. From here the path continues toward the Forcella del Lago, a saddle between Cima Alta Piatta and Cima Bulla Nord, offering a spectacular view over the valley below.
