Hiking area Plose
Next to the episcopal city of Brixen in Eisacktal, Plose offers numerous possibilities: a wide range of hiking paths and mountain bike tours as well as countless attractions such as Plose Looping or a mountaincart descent make Plose a popular destination for small and big adventurers.
In winter, Plose skiing area awaits you with perfectly prepared slopes and the RudiRun toboggan run. In summer, Plose is an easily accessible biking and hiking region with a multifaceted offer. Here, adventurous kids as well as nature lovers or sportsmen will feel like in paradise.
A varied mountain paradise
The valley station of Plose cableway is situated only seven kilometres from Brixen. From here, a gondola lift takes you to an altitude of more than 2,000 metres within a few minutes. Arrived at the top, you can enjoy a dreamlike view over Puez Geisler Group in the Dolomites, part of UNESCO World Natural Heritage –, over Eisacktal valley as well as over countless hiking paths. The WoodyWalk is ideal for families, a circular route with numerous exciting stations for discoverers, which is also possible with buggies.
If you would still like to go higher, you should take Pfannspitze gondola lift, bringing you to almost 2,500 m and allowing to enjoy a breathtaking panorama without much physical effort.
Sports fun for all tastes
Several times a week in summer, there is the possibility to descend with mountaincarts, off-road go-carts on three wheels on a nine kilometres long track from Plose top station to the valley station. The Plosebob toboggan run also offers fun for the whole family.
With the broad variety of mountain bike tours and the Brixen Bikepark, Plose is a biking paradise. If you are looking for adrenaline, you should try a special bike route at Plose Looping or a tandem flight with professional tandem pilots.
Ideal holiday combination
After so many adventures in the clear mountain air, the romantic city centre of Brixen is a wonderful alternative. The cathedral and Hofburg palace impress with cultural treasures. As well, the shady arcades offer beautiful shops, traditional restaurants and inviting cafés. For each weather, the indoor and outdoor area of Acquarena swimming pool in Brixen is perfect for relaxing moments with the entire family.
Plose hiking map:
You can download the Plose hiking map as a PDF here.
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Selected accommodations in Brixen
Berghotel Schlemmer
At 1,900 meters high on the Plose, the mountain of Brixen! Holidays immersed in nature, away from the hustle and face to face with the Dolomites. New sauna area from December 2019!
Appartement Bergheim
Comfortable & recently renovated apartments in a dreamlike position near Brixen, wellness area with Finnish sauna, pool in the nearby hotel, recreation room with play area, garden with playground.
Hotel Torgglerhof
Traditional and family-run hotel in Eisacktal, only 15 minutes by car from the city of Brixen & in the heart of ski and hiking area Plose.