Wandelen en alpinisme in de Dolomieten

From the Plätzwiese/Prato Piazza alpine guesthouse to Dürrenteinhütte/Rifugio Vallandro hut and to the old Austrian Prato Piazza works. From there to Strudelkopf/Monte Specie ridge and on easy terrain to the summit. Sign-post: No. 37, from Dürrensteinhütte/Rifugio Vallandro hut No.34

Escursion of average difficulty along the right shore of Pragser Wildsee lake and enjoy the beautiful view of the Seekofel peak until the Grünwaldtal valley.
Starting point: Pragser Wildsee lake(1,494 m)
Arrival: Grünwaldtal valley- Jägerhütte hut (1,750 m)

The approximately 4 Kilometer long small asphalt road passes along the Pragser Berg/Braies mountain  from Schmieden/Ferrara to St. Veit/San Vito. The sunny trail offers a wonderful view ofer the valley and the mountainous panorama. Walking time: 1,5 hours

Excursion of average difficulty in the middle of a snowy forest, marvellous proposal for those who are fond of nature. Starting point: Altprags/Braies Vecchia (1.440 m) Arrival: Putzalm hut (1.737 m)

Easy excursion with amazing panorama over Croda del Becco/ Seekofel and Lago di Braies/ Pragser Wildsee.
Starting point: St. Veit/San Vito(1.332m) Arrival: Wöggenalm hut(1.627m)

A walk with a view over the mountain of "Monte di Braies/Pragser Berg" with its traditional farm holdings and over Ferrara di Braies/Schmieden. Walking time: 1,5 hours

This hike leads to one of the most beautiful high plateaus in South Tyrol in the heart of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plätzwiese high plateau fascinates with an overwhelming view of the surrounding mountains of the Dolomites. Dominating everything is the northernmost 3000 metre peak in the Dolomites - the Hohe Gaisl (3146m).

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

The walk over the broad gravel way to the “Malga Wöggen/Wöggenalm” begins behind the “maso Steinwandter/Steinwandterhof” at S. Vito/St. Veit. At the advancement over the height way you have a great view on the green meadows and idyllic Braies Lake with its emerald-green water! The “Malga Wöggen/Wöggenalm” is uninhabited. Walking time: 1 hour

Excursion of average difficulty in the middle of a rough and untouched nature bring you to the new opened baita Kaseralm hut. Starting point: Pragser Wildsee/Lago di Braies (1.494 m) Highest point: Kaseralm hut(1.937 m)

The excursion around the pearl of the Dolomites crosses a small chapel. Part of the circuit is practicable through a stair path. Croda del Becco / Seekofel Peak is marvelously reflected in the lake. Walking time: 1 hour Sign-post: No. 1, 19

You circle the pearl of the Dolomite Lakes, the Pragser Wildse Lake!The path leads you past a small chapel under the light shade of spruce, larch and pine. You can admire the imposing Seekofel/Croda del Becco. The walking time is approx 1 hour, the sigpost: No. 1, 19

An easy hike for the whole family! Along the old military road from the first World War, in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage site with views of imposing Dolomites peaks, such as Hohe Gaisel peak, Tofane and Monte Cristallo, you walk towards the Dürrensteinhütte hut.
The Dürrensteinhütte hut is open during the entire winter season.
Starting point: Plätzwiese high plateau car park (2,000 m)
Arrival point: Dürrensteinhütte hut (2,050 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

From Brückele/Ponticello along the main road (No. 37) to Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese. Walking time: 2 hours 

Alternative: Ponticello-Malga Stolla-Prato Piazza/Brückele-Stolla Alm-Plätzwiese. From Ponticello/Brückele along the main road to the third turn, then follow the hiking path n. 18 along the Stolla River to Malga Stolla/Stolla Alm; continue up-and-down alpine pastures to Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese. Walking time: 2 hours

Very easy walk on the "Kirchweg" path with a view over the Pustertal valley.
Starting point: Säge/Segheria (1206 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

Peaceful excursion in the middle of the woods passing near a trout farm. Fantastic view over the mountains Monte Lungo/Lungkofl, Picco di Vallandro/Dürrenstein and Croda Rossa/Hohe Gaisl. Walking time: 1,5 hours Sign-post: No. 37

Excursion on a wonderful upland in the mids of the Natural Park with a wonderful view over the 3 Peaks and the Mountains Hohe Gails/Croda Rossa, Tofana and Monte Cristallo. Walking time: 1 hour Sign-post: No. 37

When the sun barely appears for two months in the village of Schmieden/Ferrara and hides behind the vast mountain massif of the Herrenstein peak, the farms just above the village enjoy the bright sunshine. Enjoy the extended view of the Pragsertal valley during a hike along the sunny side of the village. Starting in Schmieden/Ferrara or St. Veit/S. Vito you follow the road leading to the highest farms in the village. The Moserhof guesthouse awaits you - warm up in the cosy rooms and taste some regional specialities.
Starting point: Schmieden/Ferrara (1,222 m) or St. Veit/San Vito (1,340 m)
Highest point: Moserhof (1,435 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

The approximately 1,5 kilometer long lern-path is easily passable and pass by the fishpond of Bagni di Braies Vecchia/Bad Altprags. Along the path explain many informationsboards the main characteristics of the spring. Walking time: 1 hour Sign-post: No. 37

Easy circular trail in the midst of snow-covered forests. From time to time you can enjoy a view of the centre of Schmieden/ Ferrara and the traditional farms on the Pragser Berg mountain.

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

Specatcular peak with breathtaking 360°-view! Along the western shore of the lake to the south-eastern end of the lake, then upwards to Buco del Giavo/Nabiges Loch cross the valley to the other side and to the right to Porta sora al Forn. From there, the trail branches off to the right over rocky terrain to the summit. Exposed sections are secured with wire rope. Sign-post: No 1, from “Rifugio Biella” without number - marked in red Challenge: very demanding, vertigo and slip resistance required!
The walking time is 4,5 hours

Excursion of average difficulty in the middle of a rough and untouched nature bring you to the "Kaserhütte" hut.
Starting point: Pragser Wildsee lake (1.494 m) Highest point: Kaserhütte hut (1.937 m)

This easy excursion is dedicated to the famous pioneer of mountaineering Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell and leads from Schmieden/Ferrara to the impressive Pragser Wildsee lake. You mostly walk through the beautiful and characteristical wood, which represents the original access to the lake.

Starting point: Schmieden/Ferrara (1222 m)                                                                  

Arrival point: Pragser Wildsee lake (1494 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

Difficult and varied excursion on snowy routes to reach the Rossalm hut. Starting point: Brückele/Ponticello (1491 m) Highest point: Rossam hut ( 2,164 m)

Attention: Before the start, please note the avalanche report

From Brückele/Ponticello along the main road to the third turn, then follow the hiking path along the Stolla River to Stolla Alm/ Malga Stolla; continue up-and-down toPlätzwiese/Prato Piazza (1,993 m).
The walking time is 1.5 hours and the trail sign nr. 18