The Fundres High Route is a mountaineering itinerary that connects Vipiteno to Brunico, crossing the Fundres mountains and linking the Isarco Valley with the Aurina Valley. The stage starting from Plata, near Falzes, is one of the most impressive: at first the trail winds through woods and alpine meadows, then follows the ridge leading towards the Sambock (2,398 m). The terrain gradually becomes rocky and requires a steady step and some training, but the effort is rewarded by the view from Cima Plata (2,439 m), where the gaze embraces the ranges of the Zillertal, Ötztal, and Stubai Alps, along with the rocky towers of the Dolomites.
The descent offers an idyllic landscape, dotted with alpine roses and mountain flowers that invite contemplative pauses. The excursion can end with a break at the Plattner Alm hut, where the traditional atmosphere and local flavors complete the experience.
This is a route classified as difficult. It is recommended for experienced hikers accustomed to rocky terrain and exposed ridges, but it rewards them with unique panoramas and a total immersion in the unspoiled nature of the Fundres mountains.
