How to reach Lake Prags

All year round, nature lovers from near and far come to Prags in order to see the picturesque lake and to hike in the surrounding area. To protect the nature idyll – part of UNESCO World Natural Heritage – and to make the arrival easier to visitors, traffic is limited in Prags during the summer months from 1 July to 15 September.

Access with the own car or motorbike

Until 30 June and from 16 September 2026, there are no special traffic restrictions in the Prags Valley. You can travel to Prags at any time without a reservation.

However, on weekends, during holiday periods, etc., many visitors often come to Prags, so traffic volumes can be high, and car parks can be full. On public holidays and in the early summer season, car park P1 can be booked in advance and the shuttle to the lake can be used. 

From 1 July to 15 September 2026, access to the Prags Valley between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm is only permitted with a valid online booking or a transit permit – or alternatively by public transport, on foot or by bike. Online bookings will be available from June. 

Access with means of public transport

We generally recommend an environmentally friendly and stress-free journey to Lake Prags using public transport.

Until 30 June and from 16 September:

• Bus line 442 from Toblach/Niederdorf
• Tickets can be purchased on the bus (cash only), no reservation is necessary.
• The Südtirol Pass, mobilcards, prepaid cards and guest cards are valid for the bus.

From 1 July to 15 September:

• Bus line 442 from Toblach/Niederdorf and bus line 439 from Welsberg
• Online booking including payment is required.
• Mobilcards and guest cards are not valid during this period. 

On foot or by bike

At any time and without restrictions, you can also reach Lake Prags on foot or by bike:

• from Schmieden on the Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell trail. Ideal for a trip with the whole family. The starting point is the entrance to Wildbad Neuprags. From there, you follow the educational nature trail no. 1 to the lake Prags. The trail reports on the life of the young alpinist and pioneer of Klagenfurt, who climbed more than 60 peaks, walls and ridges in the Pragser valley. 

Details:
Walking time: 1.5 hours (by bike 45 minutes)
Length: 3.5 km
Elevation meters: 270

• from Welsberg train station, path no. 2 leads through meadows to Schmieden. From there you follow again path no. 1.

Details:
Walking time: 3 hours
Length: 12.5 km
Elevation meters: 400

• from the Niederdorf train station, path no. 1 leads via Lärcha to Schmieden in the Pragser valley. Then follow the Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell path again.

Details:
Walking time: 3 hours
Length: 11 km
Elevation meters: 215

Further information: 

www.prags.bz

Tourist office Prags
info@pragsertal.info
+39 0474 748 660