Altopiano di Pradel

The Pradel Plateau rises above Molveno at about 1,367 metres, with meadows, the lake and the Brenta Dolomites forming a broad alpine landscape.

Why it matters

Pradel brings together three defining elements of the area: Lake Molveno, the village below and the steep walls of the Brenta group. The Dolomiti di Brenta form part of the Dolomites World Heritage property, inscribed in 2009 for its scenic and geological value.

What to notice

The plateau's open meadows meet the rising rock of the Brenta range. Across the lake, the village occupies the shoreline, while the surrounding mountain walls change colour with the light. The Brenta group's geological forms and their place in the UNESCO-listed Dolomites landscape give the view a wider context.

Context and history

Pradel occupies high ground between Molveno and the Brenta range. The surrounding mountains belong to the Dolomites property inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 26 June 2009. The plateau's landscape reflects the meeting of lake, alpine meadow and mountain geology.