From the mountain hamlet of Platten, a rewarding hike leads up to the summit of Sambock, the local mountain of Pfalzen and also one of the most beautiful vantage points on the edge of the Pfunderer mountain range. Following well-maintained and marked paths, the route initially winds through gentle alpine pastureland and across the wide plateau of the "Platte", featuring a small but elegant iron cross, up to the summit of Sambock. Just beyond the simple summit cross, a breathtaking 360-degree view unfolds over the Puster Valley, the numerous mountains towering all around – including, for example, the Eidechsspitze, the Hochfeiler, the Windschar, the Dürrenstein and the Astjoch – as well as the Zillertal Alps. With its varied trails, peaceful woodland sections, open alpine meadows and magnificent views, the hike up the Sambock is one of the most charming mountain walks in the Bruneck area.
