Access to Plätzwiese high plateau
Arrival:
To get to the Braies Valley, follow the A22 Brennero/Brenner toll highway to the Bressanone/Brixen/Vahrn (Val Pusteria/Pustertal) exit. From there, continue on the state road (SS49-E66) past Brunico/Bruneck until you reach the entrance to Valle di Braies/Pragser Tal. There you change to the provincial road 47.
You can also reach Lake Braies via Lienz in East Tyrol (Austria) by crossing the Austrian-Italian border on the state road (B100-E66).
During this period, the ascent from Brückele is possible before 10 am and from 3 pm. In the morning against payment of a toll.
The road is cleared, but no salt is spread, as the road is located in the nature park. Accordingly, vehicles must have winter equipment (snow tires, snow chains).
There is a shuttle service with minibuses (20-seater). Timetables and fees can be found here:
During this period, the ascent from Brückele is permitted before 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. against payment of a toll.
During this period, Prato Piazza can be reached directly by bus from Dobbiaco and Monguelfo.
Timetable here: