Prato Piazza
Plätzwiese
A high alpine pasture in the Braies mountains, facing the Cristallo peaks. Easy trails make it suitable for the whole family.
Prato Piazza lies at roughly 2,000 m. It is an open alpine meadow within the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. To the south it faces the Cristallo peaks and Dürrenstein, and the grass is dotted with cattle, wooden huts and a small chapel. From Prato Piazza you can easily walk to Malga Prato Piazza hut, or take on the climb to Monte Varlongo (about 2.5 hours). In summer, private cars are restricted during the day, so you need to take a shuttle bus up from the Valle di Braies (check the rules for the current year).
Opening hours
Open all day; private cars allowed at limited times in summer
Nearby sights
- Lago di Landro
- Lago di Dobbiaco
- Lake Misurina
- Lago Antorno
- Cadini di Misurina Viewpoint
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Lago di Braies