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Dürrenstein

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    Rewarding mountain route that requires surefootedness and a head for heights.

    difficult
    Distance 8.2 km
    5:40 h
    848 m
    848 m
    2,838 m
    1,991 m

    Drive towards Welsberg then into the Pragser Valley, up to Plätzwiese. Driving up to Plätzwiese with your own car is only possible before 10:00 am and after 3:00 pm. The hike starts from the parking lot and at the first inn, the path branches off to the left. From there, follow the signs towards Dürrenstein. The path to the summit is steep, requiring good surefootedness. The last section to the summit cross is exposed and secured with a steel cable. The descent follows the same path as the ascent.

    Important: An online booking is required to enter the Pragser Valley with a car during the summer months.

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    Highest point
    2,838 m
    Lowest point
    1,991 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 97.43%Path 0.77%Secured trail 1.79%
    Dirt road
    8 km
    Path
    64 m
    Secured trail
    147 m
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    Rest stops

    Rifugio Prato Piazza

    Safety information

    This is a hike for experienced mountain hikers. A head for heights, surefootedness, stamina, and above-average basic fitness are prerequisites. The paths are mostly narrow, steep, and partially exposed. The last section to the summit cross is exposed and secured with a steel cable.

    Roadbook

    Drive towards Welsberg then into the Pragser Valley, up to Plätzwiese. Driving up to Plätzwiese with your own car is only possible before 10:00 am and after 3:00 pm. The hike starts from the parking lot and at the first inn, the path branches off to the left. From there, follow the signs towards Dürrenstein. The path to the summit is steep, requiring good surefootedness. The last section to the summit cross is exposed and secured with a steel cable. The descent follows the same path as the ascent.

    Important: An online booking is required to enter the Pragser Valley with a car during the summer months.

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    Rifugio Prato Piazza
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    Dürrenstein (2.839 m)

    Directions

    Drive towards Welsberg then into the Pragser Valley, up to Plätzwiese.

    Driving up to Plätzwiese with your own car is only possible before 10:00 am and after 3:00 pm.

    Important: An online booking is required to enter the Pragser Valley with a car during the summer months.

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    Plätzwiese

    Coordinates

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    46.653284, 12.179411
    DMS
    46°39'11.8"N 12°10'45.9"E
    UTM
    33T 284184 5170500
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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.2 km
    Duration
    5:40 h
    Ascent
    848 m
    Descent
    848 m
    Highest point
    2,838 m
    Lowest point
    1,991 m
    Scenic Geological highlights Summit route Exposed sections Secured passages Out and back

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