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How to reach the Plätzwiese in Prags

Just like the Three Peaks and Lake Prags, the Plätzwiese high plateau is one of the most visited places in the Dolomites. In order to preserve its particularity and to allow all the visitors to enjoy nature as quietly as possible, there are special traffic restrictions during the main season.

Framed by Dürrenstein and Hohe Gaisl, the Plätzwiese plateau is situated at around 2,000 meters above sea level in Prags. If you want to visit the idyllic high mountain pasture, you should inform yourself about the current regulations for access in summer and in winter.

 

Access with your car or motorbike

  • From 1 April to the beginning of June, Plätzwiese is accessible by car without traffic restrictions and free of charge. 
  • Private buses and camper vans are not permitted on the road to Plätzwiese all year round.

Traffic regulation in summer

  • A special traffic regulation for Prags applies in summer from 10 July to 10 September.
  • During this period, the Prags Valley can be reached from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm only by public transport, on presentation of an online reservation or a valid transit permit.

 

Access with the bus shuttle

  • From 30 March to 8 June 2025, there will be no bus service to Plätzwiese.
  • In summer, there is a chargeable shuttle that runs between Brückele and Plätzwiese. 

 

On foot or by bike

  • Those who like hiking or biking, can reach the Plätzwiese high plateau in Prags at any time and without restriction.
  • On foot, for example, you can start directly at the “Brückele” car park and hike along the wide gravel path to the Plätzwiese (walking time approx. 2-2.5 hours). The trail starting in Schmieden is somewhat longer (walking time approx. 3.5 hours).
  • Cyclists reach the high plateau from Schmieden via trail no. 37 in about 2.5 hours, covering approx. 800 metres in altitude.

 

Further information:

www.prags.bz

Tourist office Pragser Tal valley
info@pragsertal.info
+39 0474 748 660

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