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Dürrenstein Hut – Plätzwiese Meadow loop from Plätzwiese - Prato Piazza

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South Tyrol

Prags - Braies

Dürrenstein Hut – Plätzwiese Meadow loop from Plätzwiese - Prato Piazza

Hard

4.7

(20)

186

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Dürrenstein Hut – Plätzwiese Meadow loop from Plätzwiese - Prato Piazza

05:49

12.6km

830m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.47 km for 298 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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404 m

Plätzwiese Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful mountain inn at an altitude of 2,000 metres in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

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4.48 km

Dürrenstein Peak (2,839 m)

Highlight • Summit

The hike to the summit of the Dürrenstein is not a great challenge for experienced hikers. Before you reach the goal there is a short passage where you need a …

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9.80 km

Dürrenstein Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Absolutely nice service, good cappuccino and great apple strudel. You can park your bikes in front of the hut, there are extra wide grooves for MTB too.

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10.2 km

Easy trail across Plätzwiese with views of the Dolomites

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

11.9 km

Plätzwiese Meadow

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very beautiful meadows that don't have to hide behind the Alpe di Siusi. Overrun by the Ferragosto in August ...

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12.1 km

Hohe Gaisl

Highlight • Summit

Hohe Gaisl is the highest peak of the Braies Dolomites, as well as a mountain range that forms the border ridge between South Tyrol and the province of Belluno. In …

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

3.55 km

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.20 km

3.61 km

1.65 km

120 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

21°C

12°C

81 %

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Comments

October 1, 2025,Dürrenstein

Hike from Prato Piazza to Dürrenstein. It's said to be the best vantage point in the Dolomites. Unfortunately, it was foggy today. 🌫️☹️
But the descent still offered beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. A short detour to the Dürrenstein Hut 🍻 and back via the road 😊

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September 8, 2025,🇮🇪 ⛰ Dürrenstein: Naturpark Fanes-Sennes-Prags, Runde von Plätzwiese

From the Plätzwiese parking lot (toll plus parking for €10), we followed the signs directly to the summit of the Dürrenstein. From there, you can enjoy a magnificent 360° panoramic view, including the Sexten Dolomites with the Three Peaks as a focal point, the Cristallo Group, the Fanes Group, and the mighty Hohe Gaisl directly opposite.

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August 30, 2022,Bike & Hike 2/3 Zum Gipfel des Dürrenstein

After we had already covered a few hundred meters in altitude by bike, we started our hike just behind the Dürrensteinhütte. The Dürrenstein should be climbed. From below it seemed rather inconspicuous, but the ascent turned out to be easy in terms of terrain, but extremely strenuous due to the steepness. My legs were still tired from gestures and it …

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June 18, 2023,🇮🇹 von der Plätzwiese zum Dürrenstein 2.839 m

Up high today. The air got a little thinner every now and then, but we managed the ascent well. Conclusion: A good start to our first holiday in the Dolomites 🥰
Since the tour was tracked with Bergfex, only the total time is transferred when sending to Komoot. It's a bit of a shame, because the pure walking time of …

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October 1, 2021,Aufstieg zum Dürrenstein (2.839 m)

Dream tour on the Dürrenstein. Komoot miscalculated our time. You should plan about 5 hours ...

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Dürrenstein Hut – Plätzwiese Meadow loop from Plätzwiese - Prato Piazza

Plätzwiese Mountain Inn

View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Dürrenstein Summit Cross

Dürrenstein Peak (2,839 m)

Dürrenstein Hut

Easy trail across Plätzwiese with views of the Dolomites

Plätzwiese Meadow

Hohe Gaisl

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