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Things to do around Lago di Braies and beyond
A sporty feat or a leisurely walk, at any time of year. Where you can do anything, without having to. Around Gailerhof Boutique Hotel B&B Dolomites, there’s plenty to enjoy for everyone: on the shores of the iconic Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee), on the mountain pastures, in the heart of the Dolomites. Your hotel near Lago di Braies for all of this: Gailerhof in Welsberg (Monguelfo), 15 km and 15 minutes by car from the lake.
Summer dreams
Hiking, biking, mountain pastures and afterwards floating in the warm water of our panoramic outdoor bathtub: summer in the Dolomites starts right outside our door.
Wintry tales
Out into the snow! Piste, cross-country trail or a lonely snowy slope: make your winter fairy tale come true.
All year round
Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee)
There are almost always crowds at Lago di Braies. The walk around the lake is still worth it. Our tip: get up early and enjoy the sunrise at the lake. From Gailerhof, your hotel near Lago di Braies but away from the crowds, you’re at the lake in 15 minutes by car. From 1 July to 15 September, access to the Braies valley (Pragser Tal) between 9 am and 4 pm is only possible with an online reservation; alternatively take bus 439 from Welsberg-Gsies railway station (Monguelfo-Casies). Rules, parking and booking at prags.bz.
Pools & saunas
The regenerating power of water and heat: treat yourself to a day of wellness at Acquafun in Innichen, Cron4 in Bruneck and Caravan Park in Sexten with several pools and saunas.
Indoor climbing
If the weather isn’t great or you simply would like to try climbing for the first time, the Nordic Arena climbing hall in Toblach is a great option, with 80 different climbing routes of all levels of difficulty and a separate bouldering area.
For horse enthusiasts
Riding excursions in the Dolomites, pony riding for children and horse-drawn carriage rides: if you love horses, the Tschurtschenthaler riding stables in Sexten and the Steinwandtherhof riding stables in Prags are just the ticket.
Fun is in the air
Looking for a thrill? Then why not try a tandem flight or the giant Skyscraper swing on Mt. Kronplatz? For a more romantic adventure, you can also fly over the mountaintops in a hot air balloon.
Getting around by bus and train
With the Südtirol Guest Pass, included for you, you travel free by bus and train to the most beautiful places in South Tyrol. Welsberg-Gsies railway station is 3 km from the house.
Frequently asked questions about trips and excursions around Gailerhof
How do I get from Gailerhof to Lago di Braies?
From our hotel near Lago di Braies it’s 15 km by car, about 15 minutes, along the Val Pusteria main road and the turn-off into the Braies valley. From 1 July to 15 September, access between 9 am and 4 pm is only possible with an online reservation (parking or transit, booking at www.prags.bz). During this period the shuttle bus 439 runs from Welsberg-Gsies railway station to the lake in about 20 minutes, also only with an online ticket; the Guest Pass is not valid there in high summer. From 16 September access is free, and bus line 442 from Niederdorf (Villabassa) and Toblach (Dobbiaco) runs all year round. We’re happy to help you with the reservation.
When is Lago di Braies at its most beautiful?
Early in the morning at sunrise or in the late afternoon, once the day visitors have left. The loop around the lake is 3.6 km long and takes one to two hours. It’s quieter outside the high season, in June and from mid-September. Current access and reservation info: www.prags.bz.
What can I do in bad weather?
The climbing hall in the Nordic Arena Toblach with 80 routes and a bouldering room, the Acquafun pool in Innichen, Cron4 near Bruneck and Caravan Park Sexten, museums such as MMM Corones and LUMEN on Kronplatz or the Dolomythos in Innichen.
What is the Südtirol Guest Pass and is it included?
Yes, you receive it free of charge on arrival. With it you travel free on all regional buses and trains in South Tyrol, for example to Kronplatz, Bruneck, Innichen or Toblach. Shuttles that require a reservation, such as the one to Lago di Braies in high summer, are excluded.
Which hikes do you recommend?
Three favourite tours you can get from us as Komoot routes: from Prato Piazza (Plätzwiese) up the Dürrenstein (Picco di Vallandro, 2,839 m, 4.7 km and 820 m of ascent, about 2:50 h, difficult, sure-footedness required; access to Prato Piazza in summer via www.prags.bz), the loop over Lutterkopf and Durakopf (11.2 km, 650 m of ascent, about 4:20 h, moderate) and from St. Magdalena (Santa Maddalena) in Val Casies to the Uwaldalm (4.7 km and 540 m of ascent, about 1:50 h, moderate, good fitness required). Forest and meadow paths and the Val Pusteria cycle path start right at the house; in winter the entry to the Val Casies cross-country trail is 1 km away.