Hiking tour to the Earth pyramides

Bruneck and surroundings
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Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1:30
in hours
Distance
3.1
in km
Suggested period
Jan
Feb
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The walk to the earth pyramids of Plata is suitable for families and leads to a unique attraction in the Dolomites. 

Route data
Easy
Distance
3,1 km
Duration
1 h 30 min
Ascent
152 m
Decent
152 m
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
1.558 m
Lowest point
1.430 m
Suggestions
As the hiking trails can be icy in winter, it is advisable to use microspikes.
Directions

From the parking lot P2 between Oberwielenbach/Vila di Sopra and Platten/Plata follow the sign “Pyramidenwegpartly over stares, partly also crossing the forest slopes, to the meadows of the farm Höllerhof. From the small saddle below the farm walk on the good, still signposted path short through a meadow and reach the earth pyramids. 

How to get there

Public transports from Mobility Center Bruneck/Brunico:
With the Citybus no. 432 to Oberwielenbach, bus stop Schießstand or with the citybus to Percha and after with the Summerbus (from the end of June to the middle of September) to Oberwielenbach, bus stop P1 (Wielental).

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