EFanes Plateau to Rifugio Lavarella: into the Kingdom of the Fanes
Trekking across the wild Fanes plateau to Rifugi Lavarella and Fanes, among alpine lakes and Ladin legends.
Hiking (E)
Easy hikes in the Dolomites
Walks with no technical difficulty (grades T and E), good for families and anyone new to the mountains.
Easy hikes are how most people start in the Dolomites. They're well-signed trails with no technical difficulty and modest elevation gain, ideal for families with kids, for beginners, or for anyone who just wants the view without working too hard. They sit in the gentler CAI grades, T (tourist) and E (hiking).
This page brings together the easy trails, often walks around the lakes or flat loops across the high plateaus, and several can take an off-road pushchair. For each one you'll find the elevation gain, the walking time and the starting point, so you can pick a walk that fits the time you have and your fitness.
E
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)
ESeceda Loop from Ortisei: the balcony above the Odle
Ride the cable car up, then walk a panoramic ridge loop straight at the Odle Group. Easy, spectacular and great for families.
Hiking (E)
EAlpe di Siusi Circuit: endless meadows beneath the Sciliar
An easy loop across Europe's largest alpine plateau, among mountain dairies and rolling pastures with views of the Sciliar, Sassolungo and Catinaccio.
Hiking (E)
ECinque Torri Loop: trekking among the Great War trenches
An easy loop through the Cinque Torri rock towers and the open-air Great War museum, with views of the Tofane. Good for families.
Hiking (E)
TCross-Country Ski Loop at Passo Lavazè in Val di Fiemme
An easy cross-country circuit across the snowy Passo Lavazè basin, on forested tracks at the foot of the Latemar. Good for beginners.
Easy / Tourist (T)
EBaita Segantini and Val Venegia: loop beneath the Pale di San Martino
A panoramic loop from Baita Segantini along the green Val Venegia at the foot of the Cimon della Pala. Good for families.
Hiking (E)
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)
TSnowshoeing in Vallunga: the snow-covered valley of Val Gardena
One of the easiest and most atmospheric snowshoe routes in the Dolomites, along the snowy floor of Vallunga above Selva. Perfect for families.
Easy / Tourist (T)
EDobbiaco–Cortina Cycle Path: the great Dolomites railway trail
The Val Pusteria cycle path towards the Dolomites: along the former Dolomites railway line from Dobbiaco to Cortina d'Ampezzo, through tunnels and spectacular mountain scenery. Family-friendly.
Hiking (E)
ECol Raiser and Rifugio Firenze: trekking at the foot of the Odle
An easy walk across the Col Raiser plateau to Rifugio Firenze, beneath the southern walls of the Odle. Ideal for families.
Hiking (E)
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)
ETre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit: route, map and timings
The most iconic loop in the Dolomites. Ten kilometres around the Tre Cime, past historic huts and scenery you have seen on a hundred postcards. Fit families can do it too.
Hiking (E)
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)
EMonte Piana: open-air museum of the Great War
A history-laden hike across Monte Piana, among trenches, tunnels and gun emplacements from the First World War, with views of the Tre Cime.
Hiking (E)
EAdolf Munkel Trail: trekking at the foot of the Odle
The classic panoramic trek beneath the north faces of the Odle, through huts and forest in the Puez-Odle Nature Park. Easy and family-friendly.
Hiking (E)
EViel del Pan Trail: the balcony overlooking the Marmolada
One of the most famous panoramic trails in the Dolomites, facing the Marmolada glacier the whole way. Easy and open to all.
Hiking (E)
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)
EE-bike Tour on the Pralongià Plateau in Alta Badia
A mountain-bike or e-bike loop across the panoramic Pralongià plateau, between huts and views of the Sella Group and Marmolada.
Hiking (E)