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Hiking

Winter hiking - Plätzwiese high plateau - Dürrensteinhütte hut

Ausserprags/Braies di Fuori, Prags/Braies, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen
from center

An easy hike for the whole family! Along the old military road from the first World War, in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage site with views of imposing Dolomites peaks, such as Hohe Gaisel peak, Tofane and Monte Cristallo, you walk towards the Dürrensteinhütte hut.
The Dürrensteinhütte hut is open during the entire winter season.
Starting point: Plätzwiese high plateau car park (2,000 m)
Arrival point: Dürrensteinhütte hut (2,050 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!



Itinerary

From the starting point at the Plätzwiese high plateau parking area, the hike takes you along the wide, pleasant trail past the Berggasthaus Plätzwiese hut and the Hotel hohe Geisl. The almost flat hiking trail climbs slightly just before the finish, past the ruins of the fortress, to the Dürrensteinhütte hut.

Distance 2.0 Km
Duration 0h:31 min
Ascent 40 m
Descent 0 m
Highest point 2030 m
Lowest point 1990 m
News

Please take note of the snow and avalanche report.

Details

You can find all information about public transport on the website https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/#/

Directions

Valley entrance Prags/Braies - road junction to Plätzwiese high plateau- continue until Brückele/Ponticello.

You can find all the information you need about accessibility on the website www.braies.bz


Parking

At Brückele/Ponticello you can find a parking space

At the Plätzwiese high plateau you can find a parking space for 100 cars.

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