Albergo Delle Alpi (Belluno)

Lago di Braies, Pragser Wildsee, Lake Braies, and Lake Prags are four names for the same thing: The Pearl of the Alps, the most beautiful lake of the Dolomites. It is not just the starting point of our favourite Alta Via 1, it is also one of the most popular stop-and-go tourist destinations in Italy. It is super busy but one can get away from the crowds and make a visit to Lago di Braies a lot more special. Include a stay in Rifugio Biela at the foot of Croda del Becco (Seekofel), the majestic mountain featured in any Instagram post and Tiktok reel about Lago di Braies. Andiamo!! Lago di Braies gets 1000s of visitors daily. In Summer 2023, vehicle access was restricted because of overtourism. Do you know those Instagram vs Reality posts? A beautiful spot, slightly overrun by the crowds. But your visit doesn’t need to be like that. Join us on a hike, on a tiny Lago di Braies trekking, get a spectacular appetizer of the Alta Via 1, and leave Pragser Wildsee recharged.

Alta Via 1, often hailed as the queen of all Alta Vias, a Dolomites classic is on your bucket list. Of course it is! This isn’t just another trail; it’s a journey through some of Italy's most dramatic limestone peaks. Think cozy mountain huts serving up hearty South Tyrolean dishes, paired with wild, rugged landscapes that make every step feel like an adventure. The Alta Via 1 strikes the perfect balance between thrilling trekking and well-earned comfort, making it an unforgettable experience. We discuss the difficulty of the route, introduce you to different options, and explain to you what it's like to spend the night in a mountain hut. Every year we help hundreds of hikers with booking huts along one of the most popular hiking routes in Europe . The Dolomites are hot and happening and if you want to experience the magic of the Dolomite High Route 1, you better get prepared early. Andiamo!

Hiking in Austria. Hiking in Austria is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. In Austria, there is a wide range of hiking tours of three, four, five, or more days. Almost every federal state like Salzburg and Tyrol has hut tours for beginners and advanced hikers. A hut hike with a child? No problem. Get out of your comfort zone and hike from hut to hut in the Alps in Austria. In this article, you will find the best hiking trails and Hut to Hut tours in Austria together with all the information that you need to know to get ready for your Hiking in the Alps. Servus! Taking the night train to Innsbruck and starting a three-day family hike the next day? No problem. Apple strudel and beer at the Sulzenau Hütte in the Stubai Valley? We're in. Sweaty hands at the Friesenbergscharte in the Zillertal? Let's go! Step out of your comfort zone, go hiking in Austria, and trek from hut to hut in the Austrian Alps.