ELago di Molveno Loop: the full circuit of the lake
The full circuit of the lake at the foot of the Brenta: 12 km of beaches, lakefront, wild woodland and a suspension bridge. Easy, just long enough, good for families and dogs.
Hiking (E)
Lakes and waterfalls of the Dolomites
Cool, family-friendly spots. The prettiest alpine lakes and waterfalls in the Dolomites, all easy to reach.
Alpine lakes are the postcard shot of the Dolomites, and you almost always reach them on an easy walk. That makes them ideal for families and for anyone who wants a calm half day. We've sorted the lakes and waterfalls by area, with the kind of path and how long it takes to get there.
Lake Braies, the turquoise Lake Sorapis and Lake Carezza with its mirror reflections get most of the searches. But there's more: the gentle loop around Lake Misurina, or the bigger drama of the Fanes Waterfalls. Many lakes are perfect for a picnic or a lie in the sun come summer. One thing to know: swimming is nearly always banned, to keep these fragile spots intact.
Lakes & waterfalls trails
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EFanes Waterfalls: the hike to the hidden cascades
A short hike to the spectacular Fanes waterfalls, among the most atmospheric in the Dolomites, hidden deep in a narrow gorge.
Hiking (E)
TSappada Waterfalls and the Source of the Piave: the Water Loop
An easy walk from Sappada to the source of the River Piave and the nearby Mühlbach waterfalls, in the wild heart of the eastern Dolomites.
Easy / Tourist (T)
TLago di Braies Loop: the easy circuit around the Pearl of the Dolomites
The flat perimeter walk around the most famous lake in the Dolomites: 3.5 km open to everyone, pushchairs included, with a postcard view at every turn.
Easy / Tourist (T)
TLago di Dobbiaco Loop: an easy walk in the Alta Pusteria
A flat loop around Lago di Dobbiaco through reedbeds and forest, with views of the Sesto Dolomites. Ideal for families.
Easy / Tourist (T)
TLago di Misurina Circuit: an easy stroll at the foot of the Tre Cime
A flat loop around Lago di Misurina, the "Pearl of the Cadore", with views of the Cadini and the Sorapis. Open to all.
Easy / Tourist (T)
TLago di Carezza Loop: the Rainbow Lake beneath the Latemar
A short circuit around Lago di Carezza, famous for its constantly shifting colours, at the foot of the Latemar and the Catinaccio.
Easy / Tourist (T)
EELago di Sorapis: the hike to the turquoise lake from Passo Tre Croci
One of the most photographed lakes in the Dolomites, with an almost unreal turquoise colour. A panoramic trail with a few exposed, cabled sections.
Experienced hikers (EE)
EVallesinella Waterfalls Trail from Madonna di Campiglio
Three sets of waterfalls in a beech wood a stone's throw from Madonna di Campiglio: upper, middle and lower falls, with Rifugio Vallesinella as your base. Easy and perfect for families.
Hiking (E)