The Waidacherhof is pleasant in any season ...
The wonders of spring
Things to see: the last snow, the spring sunshine, the first green shoots and meadows full of flowers.
Things to explore: excursions to Prato Piazza and Lake Braies, on foot, by bike or by bus!
A special spring pleasure: delicious dandelion jam, full of goodness!
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Summer Adventures
Things to see: the haymaking and the harvesting of fruit and vegetables. Our salad, herbs, sweet raspberries and juicy currants are ready to be eaten or preserved.
Things to explore: take a dip in the Monguelfo swimming pool (10 minutes by car), enjoy the many hiking and mountain-bike trails in and around the Braies Valley and the beautiful Dolomite region.
A special summer pleasure: enjoy the mild evenings with barbecues in the inner courtyard, or visit the summer feasts and festivals in the villages along the valley.
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Autumn magic
Things to see: the harvesting of plums and damsons, the multi-coloured forests, the cows with their splendid decorations.
Things to explore: local feasts and festivals, the traditional descent of the cattle from the summer pastures.
A special autumn pleasure: the "Törggelen"
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A winter wonderland
Things to see: snow-capped mountains, lovely, romantic valleys, the smiles of children and adults.
Things to explore: go skiing in the two large ski areas just 20 km away, with the ski lift in the village only 5-10 minutes by bus or car; enjoy cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering and tobogganing.
A special winter pleasure: making a snowman, having a snowball fight, exploring the winter landscape, renting a sled or luge and sliding down the slopes!
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Our hiking & Touring tips
Are you looking for the most beautiful hikes and mountain tours, whether challenging or together with the whole family? Your hosts Birgit and Gerhard are real nature & hiking lovers themselves and have a few tips ready for you!
The length and duration of the hikes always refer to the outward and return journey.
The length and duration of the hikes always refer to the outward and return journey!
>> Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies - Grünwaldalm / Malga Foresta (family hike)
- Length: 2,2 km
- Duration: 2 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Walking tour Quellenweg / Sorgente "Maite" (family hike)
- Length: 6,4 km
- Duration: 2 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza - Dürrenstein / Picco di Vallandro
- Length: 8,8 km
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Difficulty: difficult
- Panorama: ★★★★★
>> From Bad Altprags / Braies Vecchia to the Putzalm / Malga Putzalm
- Length: 4,8 km
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza - Studelkopf / Monte Specie (with view to the Three Peaks)
- Length: 8,2 km
- Duration: 3 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★★
>> Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies - Seekofel / Corda del Becco
- Length: 17,3 km
- Duration: 6 - 7 hours
- Difficulty: difficult
- Panorama: ★★★★★
>> Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies - Herrstein / Sasso del Signore
- Length: 8 km
- Duration: 5 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies - Hochalmhütten / Rifugio Colle Alti
- Length: 13,8 km
- Duration: 5 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza - Rossalm / Malga Cavalli
- Length: 15,2 km
- Duration: 5 hours
- Difficulty: difficult
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies - Hochalpenkopf / Cima dei Colli Alti
- Length: 11,6 km
- Duration: 7 - 8 hours
- Difficulty: difficult
- Panorama: ★★★★★
>> Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies - Senneshütte / Rifugio Sennes
- Length: 17,4 km
- Duration: 7 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Winter hike Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza - Strudelkopf / Monte Specie (with view to the Tree Peaks)
- Length: 9,8 km
- Duration: 3 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★★
>> Snowshoe hike Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies - Grünwaldtal / Malga Foresta
- Length: 4,4 km
- Duration: 2 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Snowshoe hike or skitour Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza - Rossalm / Malga Cavalli
- Length: 9,4 km
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Difficulty: difficult
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Snowshoe hike St. Veit / San Vito - Wöggenalm / Malga Wöggen
- Length: 4,6 km
- Duration: 2 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- Panorama: ★★★
>> Snowshoe hike Brückele / Ponticello - Kleiner Jaufen / Giovo Piccolo
- Length: 10,6 km
- Duration: 5 - 6 hours
- Difficulty: difficult
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Winter hike Plätzwiese / Prato Piazza - Dürrensteinhütte / Rifugio Vallandro (family hike)
- Length: 3,8 km
- Duration: 1 hour
- Difficulty: easy
- Panorama: ★★★★
>> Skitour "Helltaler Schlechten"
- Length: 15,8 km
- Duration: 6 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★★
>> Skitour Brückele / Ponticello - Großer Jaufen / Giovo Grande
- Length: 13,6 km
- Duration: 6 - 7 hours
- Difficulty: medium
- Panorama: ★★★★★