Prags is a picturesque town surrounded by snow-capped peaks and emerald-green meadows. Set within Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, Prags immerses you in the natural beauty of the Italian Dolomites. Hike scenic mountain trails, visit picturesque villages and enjoy mouth-watering South Tyrol specialties.
Things to do in Braies
With more than 300 trails to explore, Prags is a paradise for hikers. The Lago di Braies Loop is one of the most rewarding, skirting the shores of the turquoise lake and taking you up to a 1,500-metre-high picnic spot. Not only is the hike to Malga Rossalm incredibly scenic, but it finishes with lunch at a traditional Italian mountain hut.
Plätzwiese, a postcard-perfect mountain plateau 2,000 metres above sea level, is a Dolomites jewel. Wandering across the rolling green meadows, you’ll get stunning views of the surrounding mountain peaks. Day trips to nearby villages such as Ausserprags, Innerprags and St. Veit are a great way to break up your time in Prags.
In winter, Prags transforms into a snow-dusted outdoor playground. Enjoy a walk along a scenic nature trail or throw on a pair of snowshoes and hike to a lookout. The high-altitude cross-country ski trail up to Plätzwiese is a great workout.
Prags is dotted with taverns and restaurants where you can enjoy cuisine from the South Tyrol region. In addition to Italian pizza and pasta, Prags is heavily influenced by its Austrian and German neighbours. Sample local dishes such as rich beef goulash, crumbed chicken schnitzels, sausages topped with sauerkraut and homemade apple pie.
Getting around Braies
Prags is located in the Italian Dolomites, a 1.5-hour drive from Bolzano. Rental cars are the easiest and most flexible way to visit Prags and explore the surrounding region. Prags is a three-hour drive from Venice and four hours from Graz in Austria.