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Plätzwiese high plateau

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To Plätzwiese high plateau

The Plätzwiese is a high plateau at an altitude of 2,000 meters, with overwhelming panoramic views of the nearby mountains Dürrenstein and Hohe Gaisl and from there to the more distant peaks of Monte Cristallo and Tofane. On the Plätzwiese High plateau visitors experience nature and peace. Not least because of its inclusion in the Nature Park Fanes-Senes-Braies this jewel, surrounded by majestic peaks, has retained its unspoilt nature.

The Plätzwiese high plateau can be reached by car before 10:00 and after 15:00 (subject to fees) up to and including 31 March. A shuttle bus runs between the Brückele car park and the Plätzwiese high plateau.
Between 01.04 - 10.06. the Prato Piazza can be reached all day with a charge.

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Almhütte Plätzwiese hut

Plätzwiese - 39030 Prags

alexander.patzleiner@gmail.com
+39 348 7043059
www.almhuetteplaetzwiese.it

Putzalm hut

39030 Prags

josefschuster1957@gmail.com
+39 349 3920030
www.pragsertal.info

Berggasthaus Plätzwiese hut

Außerprags 58 - I- 39030 Prags

info@plaetzwiese.com
39 0474 748650
https://www.plaetzwiese.com

Restaurant Pizzeria Sonnleiten

Außerprags 86, 39030 Prags

sonnleiten.bz@gmail.com
0474 862517
https://www.facebook.com/Sonnleiten-Barpizzeria-107827997383074/

FAQs

What you should know

The Plätzwiese can be accessed by private car before 10:00 and after 15:00 (subject to charges) up to and including 31.03. There is a year-round ban on private buses and motor homes (campers) passing through.

A shuttle bus runs between Brückele and Plätzwiese until 31.03.2023. (Attention! Mobilcard and Holidaypass are not valid for the shuttle). The Brückele car park is located 6km before Prato Piazza at the toll booth.

Between 01.04. and 10.06. Prato Piazza can be reached by own car all day at a charge.

You can find the currently open huts here.

From 25/12 to 31/03 the line 443 departs daily from Welsberg/Monguelfo to Brückele/Ponticello.

From 25/12 a bus shuttle departs from Brückele to Plätzwiese High Plateau.

(Attention! Mobilcards and Holidaypass are not valid for the bus shuttle)

There are car parks at the Pragser Wildsee Lake and in Brückele/Ponticello. Fees apply.
Please note that parking spaces are limited. All car parks are pay-and-display.

There is a year-round ban on the passage of private buses and campers.

Private buses can travel as far as Brückele (6km before Plätzwiese high plateau).  There is limited parking for coaches.

For general information about the safety measures in South Tyrol see here.