Plattkofel Summit with Cross & view of Dolomites Valley

@samalive

Italy

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South Tyrol

Amongst the clouds, the summit of Plattkofel greets its conquerers with a large cross atop one of its peaks. The views are incredible, but only from an aerial perspective are you really able to take in the impact of the Dolomite's valley against the changing colors of a mesmerizing South Tyrol sunset. (before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations and permit requirements)

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Difficult

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Drone
Water
Snacks
Comfortable walking shoes
Jacket

How to get there

N46° 33' 30.6972"E11° 48' 07.2828"

This drone image, which was taken near Pizes de Cir, features the Dolomites valley and Plattkofel mountain that has a cross on one of the peaks. To get to this location, you'll need to drive and then either park in Parcheggio a pagamento (46.549553, 11.809268) and take a 36-minute (1.7km) walk to the GPS coordinates, or park in Parkplatz Dantercepies-Parcheggio Dantercepies (46.555973, 11.766527) and then take the cable car up to the restaurant. If you park in Parcheggio a pagamento (46.549553, 11.809268), head north and follow the directions via GPS to where I launched my drone. If you park in Parkplatz Dantercepies-Parcheggio Dantercepies, walk over to the Dantercepies AG cable car. Take the cable car along the Dantercepies line that leads east to the final stop on the line (46.553682, 11.799715). Walk north past the Bar Ristorante Dantercepies (for about 15 minutes) and then reference the GPS coordinates to see where I launched my drone. Fly up and southwest toward Plattkofel. For reference, the cross that's featured in this image is near the following GPS coordinates: 46.513249, 11.716296.