# Plattkofel (Sasso Piatto)

**Plattkofel** (German) or **Sasso Piatto** (Italian) is a distinctive mountain in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, Italy.

## Basic Information
- **Elevation**: 2,964 meters (9,724 feet)
- **Location**: Langkofel Group (Gruppo del Sassolungo), in the Dolomites
- **Region**: South Tyrol (Alto Adige), northern Italy
- **Range**: Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites

## Geography & Characteristics
- The name means "flat peak" or "flat stone" in both German and Italian, referring to its characteristic flat, table-like summit
- Located adjacent to the more dramatic Langkofel (Sassolungo), the highest peak in the group at 3,181m
- Forms part of the scenic backdrop visible from the Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi), Europe's largest high-altitude Alpine meadow
- The mountain features typical Dolomite geology - pale limestone and dolomite rock that glows pink/orange during sunrise and sunset (the famous "Enrosadira" or alpenglow)

## Access & Climbing
- Popular with hikers and climbers
- Multiple via ferrata (protected climbing) routes exist on the mountain
- Can be accessed from several directions, including from Sella Pass and through the Langkofel Group
- The area offers refugios (mountain huts) for overnight stays

## Cultural Significance
- Part of the Ladin-speaking cultural area
- Important landmark in the Dolomites tourism region

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