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Prags Dolomites
Prags Dolomites
Prags Valley
Lake Prags
Plätzwiese
Puster Valley / South Tyrol
UNESCO Dolomites / Nature Park
Dolomites highlights
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The plateau with a panoramic view

Plätzwiese

Plätzwiese is just a few kilometres from our hotel, at 2000 metres above sea level. This high mountain plateau is paradise for nature lovers, hikers, climbers, botanists, photographers and anyone simply looking for peace and quiet. Rare alpine plants that cannot be found anywhere else grow here. Broad meadows surrounded by the imposing Dolomite summits such as Monte Cristallo, and the triumvirate of Tofane, Dürrenstein and Hohe Gaisl make the elevated alpine plain a real highlight at the heart of the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park.

Two hikes go through a meadow landscape. On the edge, you can see a few trees and in the background, a mountain panorama.
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Two hikers with backpacks hike through a meadow landscape.
A family with two children hikes along a hiking trail and through green meadows. Above that, you can see a wooden bridge with trees and a mountain panorama in the background.

Close by and yet…

How to find Plätzwiese from the Hotel Trenker

On foot

Plätzwiese is a long way away on foot and it takes about a day to hike there.

In summer you can take the bus

In summer you can take the bus – route no. 442 and then 443, unfortunately it's impossible to get there without changing buses.

Bus in winter

You can also take the bus in winter – route 442, then 443 – and finally a shuttle service.

Travelling by car

The following rules apply to travelling by car to Plätzwiese almost all year round (except April & November): From Brückele, until 10 am at the latest, a maximum of 100 cars may access Plätzwiese and there is a charge to do so. Access by car is then prohibited until around 4 pm.

What can I do at Plätzwiese in summer?

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Hiking

  • Easy hike – to the Dürrenstein Hut – straight across Plätzwiese

  • Moderate hikes – from Brückele to Stolla Alp; to Strudelkopf

  • Challenging hikes – to Dürrenstein, Ross Alp and Lake Prags

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Climbing in the climbing park

Brückele, Kirchler and Plätzwiese/Dürrenstein – only with own equipment

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Cycling

As a circular ride through the Höhlenstein Valley to Schluderbach, Plätzwiese and then descend to the starting point

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Snacks at Plätzwiese

There are four chalets serving snacks at Plätzwiese; these are: Plätzwiese mountain inn, Plätzwiese alpine hut, the Dürrenstein hut and Stollaalm

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With skis and snowshoes


Plätzwiese in winter

Here, where the snow lasts for a long time – usually from the beginning of December to the end of April – winter is a true paradise for winter sports fans. Be it an easy winter hike over the snowy meadows, a snowshoe walk to the Strudelkopf mountain to take in the magnificent views or perhaps back-country skiing to the Dürrenstein, there is something for everyone. And if none of this appeals, then you could always try putting on cross-country skis instead. The Plätzwiese high altitude track is without a doubt the loveliest cross-country skiing trail in South Tyrol. International professional sportsmen and women have even been known to prepare for their races here.

But safety first! Plan every trip carefully and take the snow conditions into account. The avalanche report will help you to decide what to do.

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Your perfect hotel for a holiday in the Prags Valley

Five really good reasons to choose Hotel Trenker

  1. Because the location is perfect for exploring the other natural wonders of the Dolomites.

  2. Because from Monday to Friday we show you our valley on our guided hikes.

  3. Because we act sustainably, both in what we purchase and in the production of our energy using a photovoltaic plant as well as woodchip heating.

  4. Because we take care of your every need and serve delicious food and drink.

  5. Because here you can combine your adventure in the mountains with the amenities in our wellness complex and so truly relax.

Snowy winter landscape with wooden cabins and a cloudy sky.
Green conifers next to a forest path. Mountains with a blue sky in the background.
To the right of the image, a cow can be seen. She looks directly into the camera. Behind it, another cow can be seen grazing.
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Winter landscape with a wooden fence in the foreground and a mountain hut in the background. Behind the mountain hut, you can see snow-covered mountains.
Hiker with winter gear crossing a snowy bridge. In the background, a mountain landscape can be seen.
Almhütte in the middle of a snowy winter landscape. A few trees and mountains can be seen in the background.

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