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The Plätzwiese is a high plateau at an altitude of 2,000 meters, with overwhelming panoramic views of the nearby mountains Dürrenstein peak and Hohe Gaisl peak and from there to the more distant peaks of Monte Cristallo peak and Tofane peaks. On the Plätzwiese high plateau visitors experience nature and peace. Not least because of its inclusion in the Nature Park Fanes-Sennes-Prags this jewel, surrounded by majestic peaks, has retained its unspoilt nature.
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There are currently no traffic restrictions in the Pragser Tal valley (except toll road Platzwiese high plateau).
No online reservation is necessary. The Pragser Tal valley can be reached at any time.
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There are currently no traffic restrictions in the Pragser Tal valley (except toll road Platzwiese high plateau).
No online reservation is necessary. The Pragser Tal valley can be reached at any time.
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Information on the general traffic regulations
From 25.12.2024 to 30.03.2025 you can reach Plätzwiese high plateau with your own car before 10.00 a.m. and from 3.00 p.m. onwards. Departure is possible at any time. The toll road is subject to a charge and is intended for a maximum of 100 cars. If the car park at Plätzwiese high plateau is full, access may be denied. You must then park in Brückele / Ponticello and continue your journey on the shuttle that is subject to a charge.
There is a year-round ban on the passage of private buses and motor homes (campers).
Toll for driving up to the Plätzwiese high plateau:
- Cars up to max. 9 seats € 10.00
- Motorbikes 8,00 €
- Persons with a disabled pass € 7.00
Toll for driving up to the Plätzwiese high plateau after 3 pm:
- Cars up to max. 9 seats € 7.00
- Motorbikes € 6.00
- Persons with a disabled pass € 5.00
Yes, with a disabled pass you can go to Plätzwiese high plateau at any time. It is sufficient to show the pass at the checkpoint at Brückele/Ponticello.
A reduced access fee applies for cars with a disabled pass.
On the Plätzwiese high plateau there is a wide forest path with only a few meters of elevation gain.
Arrival with your own car, motorhome, coach and motorbike
There are car parks in Brückele/Ponticello. Fees apply. There is a toll for driving up to the Prato Piazza in your own car.
From 25.12.2024 to 30.03.2025, access is possible until 10.00 am and from 3.00 pm.
Daily car park charges Brückele/Ponticello: (before 08.00 and after 16.00 free of charge)
- cars 6,00 €
- for minibuses/campers € 12.00
- for buses 20,00 €
- for motocycles 4,00€
There is a year-round ban on the passage of private buses and campers.
Private buses can travel as far as Brückele/Ponticello (6km before Plätzwiese high plateau). There is limited parking spaces.
Arrival by public transport
Public buses will be running from 21.12.2024 to 30.03.2025. Line 443 takes you from Welsberg / Monguelfo to Brückele / Ponticello from there a fee-based shuttle can take you to Plätzwiese high plateau. You can find the timetable here.
Line 443 (direction Brückele / Ponticello ) can be used with the guest cards.
Yes, the Südtirol Pass is valid for the public bus 443, on the fee-based shuttle on the other hand not.
You can find all information about the bus departures and schedules here .
No, bicycles cannot be taken along.
Yes, it is possible to take animals with you. Animals pay a ticket. In all public transport and in the bus shuttles, dogs must be muzzled.
You can find information about this here.
Yes, the stops are barrier-free.
General information winter
Yes, there is a high-altitude circuit on the Plätzwiese high plateau. You can find all the information here.
You can find all information about the winter hiking trails here.
You can find the currently open huts here.
It snows from the beginning of December. However, it can also start snowing earlier if temperatures are low.