Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II - Stage 9: from the Plätzwiese High Plateau to the Dreizinnenhütte Hut

S. Vito/St. Veit - Braies/Prags, Prags/Braies, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen

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The ninth stage of the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II leads up the Rienztal valley to the Dreizinnenhütte hut in the shadow of the Three Peaks. This stage takes in a precise moment in the geological history of the Dolomites, namely when, 235 million years ago, after a period of intense volcanic activity, new reefs of algae, sponges and corals took root on the cores of the previous tropical atolls.

More information: https://www.dolomitiunesco.info/attivita/dolomites-world-heritage-geotrail/?lang=en

Tour overview

Distance 17.3 Km

Duration 6h:04 min

Ascent 1387 m

Descent 970 m

Highest point 2406 m

Lowest point 1394 m

Tour Details

The summit cross offers a fantastic 360-degree view of the main Alpine ridge and the Dolomites

Overview

Contacts

Tourismus Organisation Prags/Braies

Außerprags 78,39030,Prags/Braies

info@pragsertal.info

+39 0474 748660

http://www.pragsertal.info

Directions by public transport

Transport

During the winter and summer season you can reach the Plätzwiese High Plateau with your car in exchange for payment until 10 am and after 3 pm. In between you can only drive to the chargeable parking area of Ponticello and take the bus. Alternatively you can take the bus (bus line 443) to reach Brückele/Ponticello/Plätzwiese/Prato Piazza.

During the low season you can reach the Plätzwiese High Plateau with your car at any time and at no charge.

Parking space at Brückele/Ponticello
Parking space for 100 cars at the Plätzwiese High Plateau

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