Dolomites Italy Hiking: 5 BEST Day Hikes & Travel Guide

Located in northeast Italy, the Dolomites are famous for their exceptional hiking trails, offering some of the most scenic treks in the world.

From the majestic rock formations of Tre Cime di Lavaredo to the calm waters of Lago di Sorapis, hiking in the Dolomites is an unforgettable experience.

We spent an incredible 7 days exploring and hiking in the Dolomites, and I’m thrilled to share a bunch of useful tips for your trip, as well as some of the main highlights from our itinerary, including my top 5 hiking trails.


LINKS:
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Full trail guide with maps and trailhead locations:
https://trekwaves.com/dolomites-hikin...

DOLOMITES LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY
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The Dolomites, located in northeast Italy, stretch across 3 regions:

Veneto
Trentino-Alto Adige
Friuli Venezia Giulia

Within these three main regions, there are 5 primary provinces:

1. South Tyrol (Südtirol or Alto Adige): Once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until World War I, this province primarily speaks German, with Italian and Ladin also in use. Featuring Seceda and Lago di Braies this area of the Dolomites is a must-see.

2. Belluno: Located in the Veneto region, Belluno features iconic sites like Marmolada, Lago di Sorapis and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The main language here is Italian, but Ladin is also used in some areas.

3. Trentino: Here you’ll find the Brenta Dolomites mountain group within the Adamello Brenta Nature Park. Italian is the main language in this province.

4 & 5. Udine and Pordenone: These provinces in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region include parts of the Friulian Dolomites, where Italian and Friulian are the primary languages.

Covering an area of 141,903 hectares, the Dolomites are made up of 26 mountain ranges with 18 peaks exceeding 3,000 meters, the highest being Marmolada at 3,343 meters (10,968 feet).

The unique geological formations and the natural beauty of the Dolomites led to their designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.


TIMESTAMPS:
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Languages of Dolomites
01:24 - Best Time To Visit Dolomites
02:08 - How Are Dolomites Divided?
02:21 - Western Dolomites
02:30 - Eastern Dolomites
03:08 - Travelling in The Dolomites
04:31 - 1. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop
05:31 - 1B. Cadini di Misurina
06:22 - 2. Lago di Sorapis
07:47 - 3. Seceda to Col-Raiser
09:26 - 4. Lago di Braies Circuit
10:13 - 5. Alpe di Siusi
11:07 - BONUS Hikes
11:30 - Adolf Munkel Trail
11:56 - Cinque Torri
12:21 - Lago di Anterselva
12:38 - Col de La Puina
12:54 - Sassolungo Group
13:14 - Croda da Lago
13:25 - Piz Boè


Music credits: 🙏
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🎵 Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au
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