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 the starting point at the Plätzwiese high plateau parking area, the hike takes you along the wide, pleasant trail past the Berggasthaus Plätzwiese hut and the Hotel hohe Geisl. The almost flat hiking trail climbs slightly just before the finish, past the ruins of the fortress, to the Dürrensteinhütte hut.
In the winter months you can use the shuttle bus from Brückele/Ponticello every 30 minutes.
Valley entrance Prags/Braies - road junction to Plätzwiese high plateau- continue until Brückele/Ponticello. From Brückele/Ponticello until Plätzwiese high plateau there is a traffic regulation (drive up is possible until 10 am and after 3 pm) - attetion: snow tire or snow chains are obligated. Shuttle service available.
At Brückele/Ponticello you can find a parking space
At the Plätzwiese high plateau you can find a parking space for 100 cars.
