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How to reach Lake Prags

Besides the famous Three Peaks, Lake Prags is without any doubt one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Dolomites. It is no wonder as the beautiful and emerald green mountain lake is a really special place.

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 10 July to 10 September).

 

Access with the own car or motorbike

Currently, the Prags Valley is open all day and without online booking for public transport.

 

Access with means of public transport

In fact, it is generally recommendable to come to Lake Prags by train and bus, as it is the most sustainable and stress-free option: 

  • From Toblach/Niederdorf with line 442.

 

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

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