{"id":28565,"date":"2024-11-13T16:18:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=28565"},"modified":"2025-03-26T17:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:24:00","slug":"monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Monte Specie (Strudelkopf) &#8211; an easy hike across the Pl\u00e4tzwiese High Alpine Plateau"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Total_roundtrip_distance\" >Total roundtrip distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Elevation_gain\" >Elevation gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Time_required\" >Time required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Overview_of_the_hike\" >Overview of the hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#The_map_of_the_hike\" >The map of the hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Important_info_about_the_Monte_Specie_hike\" >Important info about the Monte Specie hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Getting_there\" >Getting there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Overnight_stay_dining_possibilities\" >Overnight stay &amp; dining possibilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Where_to_stay_nearby\" >Where to stay nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Other_activities_nearby\" >Other activities nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/#Travel_resources_for_the_Dolomites\" >Travel resources for the Dolomites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-d35ae499\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3978b002\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f5bb24c gb-headline-text\">See the unique view of the famous Tre Cime from the summit of Strudelkopf. Monte Specie is the perfect choice for an easy half-day summit hike.  It offers great rewards and requires little effort.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-a301a3e5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-01b6276d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-01b6276d\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ebe21408\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 180 180\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><defs><style>.st0{fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:10px}<\/style><\/defs><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M56.84 32.31h65.08c14.3 0 25.9 11.59 25.9 25.9v2.93c0 14.3-11.59 25.9-25.9 25.9H57.97c-14.3 0-25.9 11.59-25.9 25.9 0 14.3 11.59 25.9 25.9 25.9h64.83\"><\/path><circle class=\"st0\" r=\"9.59\" cy=\"31.73\" cx=\"31.65\"><\/circle><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M57.74 31.27c0 19.55-26.35 38.77-26.35 38.77S5.04 50.66 5.04 31.27c0-14.55 11.8-26.35 26.35-26.35s26.35 11.8 26.35 26.35Z\"><\/path><circle class=\"st0\" r=\"9.59\" cy=\"134.81\" cx=\"148.72\"><\/circle><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M174.81 134.35c0 19.55-26.35 38.77-26.35 38.77s-26.35-19.38-26.35-38.77c0-14.55 11.8-26.35 26.35-26.35s26.35 11.8 26.35 26.35Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-10a075ee\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c2cb2ff9 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_roundtrip_distance\"><\/span>Total roundtrip distance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-48d0148f gb-headline-text\">10.5 kilometres \/ 6.5 miles<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-fd2ea4f2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fd2ea4f2\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bec40a8d\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 180 180\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><defs><style>.st0,.st1{fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:10px}.st1{stroke-linecap:round}<\/style><\/defs><path class=\"st0\" d=\"m103.21 57.9 20.16-34.68c2.15-3.7 7.22-3.74 9.41-.07l37.52 62.63-54.2-.42\"><\/path><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M159.6 160.08 95.46 44.03c-2.36-4.28-8.51-4.28-10.88 0L20.57 160.08H159.6ZM13.36 107.26l54.6-99.1\"><\/path><path class=\"st1\" d=\"M41.02 13.66 69.3 5.92l7.74 28.27M41.64 99.52l-28.28 7.74-7.73-28.28\"><\/path><path class=\"st0\" d=\"m56.35 95.23 26.83 16.24 18.32-14.48L115.43 110l12.01-8.55\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ab32453d\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b2b9f845 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elevation_gain\"><\/span>Elevation gain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2203013e gb-headline-text\">390 meters \/  1280 feet<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c0489b4d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c0489b4d\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0d741d53\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm0 448c-110.5 0-200-89.5-200-200S145.5 56 256 56s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200zm61.8-104.4l-84.9-61.7c-3.1-2.3-4.9-5.9-4.9-9.7V116c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h32c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v141.7l66.8 48.6c5.4 3.9 6.5 11.4 2.6 16.8L334.6 349c-3.9 5.3-11.4 6.5-16.8 2.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef71cc6f\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0df9d8bc gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_required\"><\/span>Time required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b6de3fcd gb-headline-text\"> 3-3.5 hours<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-7ab5c5ed\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d4a9376\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-12c01e39\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d2d2b1e5\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d2d2b1e5\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f3186f23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f3186f23\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-22-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Strudelkopf Monte Specie-22\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-22-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-22-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9770cde7\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9770cde7\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a95c35e4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a95c35e4\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-21-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Strudelkopf Monte Specie-21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-21-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-21-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b2eefeb3\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b2eefeb3\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e98be531\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e98be531\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-26-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Strudelkopf Monte Specie-26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-26-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-26-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-482ccb73\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-482ccb73\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-11986113\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-11986113\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Strudelkopf Monte Specie-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f6d18269\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f6d18269\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3ba7c6ed\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3ba7c6ed\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-17-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Strudelkopf Monte Specie-17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-17-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-17-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-257430cc\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-257430cc\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a3ad335c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a3ad335c\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-4-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Strudelkopf Monte Specie-4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-4-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-562aef2a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8128fcd8\">\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca615295\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-41fa7eca\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_hike\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M328 256c0 39.8-32.2 72-72 72s-72-32.2-72-72 32.2-72 72-72 72 32.2 72 72zm104-72c-39.8 0-72 32.2-72 72s32.2 72 72 72 72-32.2 72-72-32.2-72-72-72zm-352 0c-39.8 0-72 32.2-72 72s32.2 72 72 72 72-32.2 72-72-32.2-72-72-72z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Overview of the hike<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-67e926eb\">\n\n<p>The hike to Monte Specie traverses the Pl\u00e4tzwiese, a high alpine plateau in the Fannes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park in the northern parts of the Dolomites. If you stay in any town in <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-puster-valley\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puster Valley<\/a>, you will have excellent access to this hike. The hike follows mostly a wide gravel road before turning into a wide trail that leads to a broad summit. You get fantastic views of Monte Piana, Cadini di Misurina mountain group, and Tre Cime from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Plan your entire trip with my comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/italian-dolomites-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/italian-dolomites-guide\/\">Italian Dolomites Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-a0101494\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2f818876\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_map_of_the_hike\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 180 180\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><defs><style>.st0,.st1{fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-width:10px}.st0{stroke-linejoin:round}.st1{stroke-miterlimit:10}<\/style><\/defs><path class=\"st1\" d=\"M116.39 31.27c0 19.55-26.35 38.77-26.35 38.77S63.69 50.66 63.69 31.27c0-14.55 11.8-26.35 26.35-26.35s26.35 11.8 26.35 26.35Z\"><\/path><path class=\"st0\" d=\"m90.38 173.98-44.6-18.25-39.12 18.39 11.39-85.9 33.76-18.18 38.57 16.75v87.19z\"><\/path><path class=\"st0\" d=\"m90.36 173.98 44.6-18.25 39.12 18.39-11.39-85.9-33.77-18.18-38.56 16.75M45.78 155.73l6.03-85.69M134.96 155.73l-6.04-85.69\"><\/path><circle class=\"st1\" r=\"9.59\" cy=\"31.73\" cx=\"90.03\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The map of the hike<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-884dd659\">\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1tuH6PUeG63R60iwaeTYkCFihyIvJZ44&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-04587563\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-13a247f5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_info_about_the_Monte_Specie_hike\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 180 180\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><defs><style>.st0{stroke-linejoin:round;fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-width:10px}<\/style><\/defs><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M90.04 10.84c-43.37 0-78.52 35.15-78.52 78.51 0 21.47 8.62 40.91 22.59 55.09l-.06-.04-5.63 30.5 26.62-15.25-.08-.06a78.18 78.18 0 0 0 35.07 8.27c43.36 0 78.52-35.15 78.52-78.51S133.4 10.84 90.04 10.84Z\"><\/path><circle class=\"st0\" r=\"13.77\" cy=\"44.77\" cx=\"89.18\"><\/circle><path d=\"M111.75 96.13V76.1H68.92v20.03h8.82v24.4h-8.82v22.03H111.75v-22.03h-8.82v-24.4h8.82z\" stroke-width=\"10\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke=\"#000\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Important info about the Monte Specie hike<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8c2c56e6\">\n\n<p>The accessibility of the Monte Specie hike corresponds with the summer and autumn bus schedule that runs to the Pl\u00e4tzwiese high alpine plateau from early June until early November. The hike can be pretty muddy in the early season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f89bf249\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5f1c9454\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f1c9454\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dd76dff5\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">When to go: June to early November<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8adb7282\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Trail difficulty: Easy<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d559a529\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Trail numbers: 40A, 34<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-148c69d1\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Type of hike: Out and back<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0e877c52\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e877c52\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-22183bba\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Highest point: 2318 meters \/ 7604 feet<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0a6bf05f\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Parking: <br>top <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MbfBDHFVMCaXjTyZ6\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MbfBDHFVMCaXjTyZ6\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.65672, 12.1752<\/a>; bottom <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/srXHFyYtBYBjXcek6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/srXHFyYtBYBjXcek6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">46.67763, 12.14916<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-74f0b41e\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Trailhead: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EvSQ9oyywn82ksa5A\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EvSQ9oyywn82ksa5A\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.65637, 12.1761<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17c380a9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Nearest towns: Monguelfo, Dobiacco, San Candido<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-5bf3e37c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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27.36H30.97c-14.3 0-25.9 11.59-25.9 25.9 0 14.3 11.59 25.9 25.9 25.9h91.83\"><\/path><circle class=\"st0\" r=\"9.59\" cy=\"31.73\" cx=\"31.65\"><\/circle><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M57.74 31.27c0 19.55-26.35 38.77-26.35 38.77S5.04 50.66 5.04 31.27c0-14.55 11.8-26.35 26.35-26.35s26.35 11.8 26.35 26.35Z\"><\/path><circle class=\"st0\" r=\"9.59\" cy=\"134.81\" cx=\"148.72\"><\/circle><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M174.81 134.35c0 19.55-26.35 38.77-26.35 38.77s-26.35-19.38-26.35-38.77c0-14.55 11.8-26.35 26.35-26.35s26.35 11.8 26.35 26.35Z\"><\/path><rect ry=\"8.59\" rx=\"8.59\" class=\"st0\" y=\"59.66\" x=\"58.87\" height=\"49.55\" width=\"60.92\"><\/rect><path d=\"M68.12 109.21h8.62v8.37a4.31 4.31 0 0 1-8.62 0v-8.37ZM102.65 109.21h8.62v8.37a4.31 4.31 0 0 1-8.62 0v-8.37Z\"><\/path><circle r=\"3.94\" cy=\"98.38\" cx=\"72.06\"><\/circle><circle r=\"3.94\" cy=\"98.38\" cx=\"108.13\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Getting there<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f1c8c7b\">\n\n<p>The trailhead can be reached by car or bus, but some restrictions must be considered. The road leading to Pl\u00e4tzwiese&#8217;s high alpine plateau is narrow and windy. There is a toll booth at the bottom of the road, and the parking lot at the top is limited. It&#8217;s better to leave the car at the bottom parking lot in Ponticello (or at your hotel) and travel to Pl\u00e4tzwiese by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>Many hotels include a South Tyrol travel card in their stays, providing free travel on public transport across South Tyrol.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-defae52a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-89b058e0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-30c206c4 gb-headline-text\">By bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus no. 443 operates between Dobiacco and Pl\u00e4tzwiese (usually 3 times\/hour). You can check the schedule on the Suedtirolmobil.info site by typing in <strong><em>Pl\u00e4tzwiese (Prato Piazza)<\/em><\/strong> as your destination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-570123bb\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-761aa301 gb-headline-text\">By car<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The parking at the top is limited to 100 cars; you must pay a toll to access it (currently 10 euros\/vehicle). The road is closed to private vehicles between 10 AM and 3 PM. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa47eee6\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b4b6a43\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-85b4602e\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overnight_stay_dining_possibilities\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 180 180\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><defs><style>.st0{fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:10px}<\/style><\/defs><circle r=\"4.33\" cy=\"137.95\" cx=\"100.32\"><\/circle><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M69.81 5.41v28.6c0 6.69-5.43 12.12-12.12 12.12h-8.75c-6.69 0-12.12-5.43-12.12-12.12V5.41M53.01 41.31V5.41M53.01 68.7V48.13M20.89 73.29V5.41M9.08 99.79l80.44-56.18 80.45 56.18\"><\/path><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M158.29 93.06v72.72H20.89V71.29\"><\/path><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M88.06 100.64h38.66v65.15H88.06zM126.72 111.09h29.34M21.36 111.09h15.16M73.92 111.09h12.92M126.72 137.95h29.34M21.36 137.95h66.7M33.69 84.23h112.54M63.35 62.82h52.42M20.89 5.41h0v47.63H4.72V21.58c0-8.93 7.25-16.17 16.17-16.17ZM37.52 100.62h30.62v24.92H37.52z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Overnight stay &amp; dining possibilities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f8003c9\">\n\n<p>There are three huts along the route: Rifugio Prato Piazza (around 10 minutes into the hike), Rifugio Vallandro (around 45 minutes into the hike), and Malga Prato Piazza (3 hours into the hike). The first two offer overnight accommodation, while the last only offers dining possibilities. If you want a meal with great views, I recommend having lunch at Rifugio Vallandro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you stay overnight on Pl\u00e4tzwiese, consider tackling the <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/durrenstein-summit-day-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summit of D\u00fcrrenstein<\/a> the next day. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-37b3a1b9\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-17cb973e\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6bf928ff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_nearby\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 180 180\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><defs><style>.st0,.st1{fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-width:10px}.st0{stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}.st1{stroke-miterlimit:10}<\/style><\/defs><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M106.02 22.1h20.95l-20.64 17.8h20.64M143.86 5.32h20.94l-20.64 17.79h20.64\"><\/path><path class=\"st1\" d=\"M25.55 58.11h128.3v51.07H25.55zM154.36 109.19H25.89c-6.69 0-12.11 5.24-12.11 11.71v39.17h11.77v14.84h19.44v-14.84h89.42v14.84h19.44v-14.84h12.62V120.9c0-6.47-5.42-11.71-12.11-11.71ZM15.33 139.87H164.8\"><\/path><path class=\"st1\" d=\"M40.32 85.33h40.95v23.7H40.32zM98.91 85.33h40.95v23.7H98.91z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Where to stay nearby<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3e8de71\">\n\n<p>If you would like to hike to Monte Specie, I recommend staying in one of the towns in Puster Valley, such as Valdaora, San Candido, or Dobiacco. <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-puster-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22962\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puster Valley<\/a> lies in the North of the Dolomites and has excellent access to Fanes-Sennes-Braies and <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-tre-cime-nature-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22970\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tre Cime Nature Park<\/a> trails and via ferratas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56e56ff0\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f823d185\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ebacf380 gb-headline-text\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-iris.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-iris.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Residence Iris<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This apartment complex is part of the beautiful historic Hotel Groste in Valdaora. Apartment Guests can use the hotel&#8217;s Wellness facilities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75b0c285\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ede85299 gb-headline-text\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/simpaty.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/simpaty.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Simpaty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotel Simpaty is in a great, central, yet quiet location in Dobiacco. The facilities are modern and new. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddca3bbb\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae706401\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cf497c1c\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-79ddd9a6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79ddd9a6\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-195e5adc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-195e5adc\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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12.51-24.51a19.994 19.994 0 0 1 17.81-10.9h8.28c6.66 0 11.55 6.25 9.96 12.71h0M67.87 60.11l-7.62 10.91\"><\/path><path class=\"st1\" d=\"M98.51 116.24 114.34 90l-2.36-28.41 14.78-29.77-11.74-25.99\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Via Ferrata<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-croda-rossa-and-zandonella\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28189\">Croda Rossa &amp; Zandonella<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-strada-degli-alpini\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"632\">Strada Degli Alpini<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-severino-casara\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28194\">Severino Casara<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7204c1c2\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6e7e586f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_resources_for_the_Dolomites\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 180 180\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><defs><style>.st0,.st1{fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:10px}.st1{stroke-linecap:round}<\/style><\/defs><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M98.55 170.95H81.5c-8.34 0-15.11-6.77-15.1-15.11v-16.95c-18.55-9.16-31.01-28.81-29.62-51.21 1.64-26.34 22.74-47.75 49.06-49.73 31.29-2.35 57.4 22.34 57.4 53.13 0 20.97-12.12 39.12-29.73 47.81l.15 16.82c.07 8.39-6.71 15.24-15.1 15.24Z\"><\/path><path class=\"st1\" d=\"M90.06 5.51V22.1M4.84 87.39h16.59M158.46 87.39h16.59M30.71 29.44l11.85 11.85M150.33 30.31l-11.72 11.73M62.23 87.21l20.45 20.36 33.87-34.04\"><\/path><path class=\"st0\" d=\"M68 147.89h44.13\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Travel resources for the Dolomites<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3042b03d\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-itineraries\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-itineraries\/\">Trip itineraries for the Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/photography-dolomites\/\">Photography spots in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">Regions in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/via-ferratas-dolomites\/\">Via ferratas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-day-hikes\/\">Day hikes in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/dolomites-hut-to-hut-treks\/\">Hut-to-hut treks in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See the unique view of the famous Tre Cime from the summit of Strudelkopf. Monte Specie is the perfect choice for an easy half-day summit hike. It offers great rewards and requires little effort. 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