ECinque Torri Loop: trekking among the Great War trenches
Easy loop through the Cinque Torri rock towers and the open-air Great War museum, with views of the Tofane. Family-friendly.
Hiking (E)
Half-day hikes in the Dolomites
Short routes, under two and a half hours of walking, ideal for a light outing or when time is short.
You don't always have a full day to give to the mountains, and the Dolomites offer plenty of half-day hikes: short routes, under two and a half hours of walking, ideal for the afternoon you arrive, for a light morning or for those travelling with children.
On this page you'll find the short walks of the Dolomites, often panoramic loops reachable by car or by cable car. For each one we give time, elevation gain and starting point, so you can slot the outing easily into your day's plan.
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TCross-Country Ski Loop at Passo Lavazè in Val di Fiemme
An easy cross-country skiing circuit across the snowy Passo Lavazè basin, through forested tracks at the foot of the Latemar. Suitable for beginners.
Easy / Tourist (T)
EFanes Waterfalls: the hike to the hidden cascades
Short hike to the spectacular Fanes waterfalls, among the most evocative in the Dolomites, tucked 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 evocative snowshoe routes in the Dolomites, along the snowy floor of Vallunga above Selva. Perfect for families.
Easy / Tourist (T)
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 accessible to everyone, including pushchairs, with postcard views at every turn.
Easy / Tourist (T)
TLago di Dobbiaco Loop: an easy walk in the Alta Pusteria
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. Accessible to all.
Easy / Tourist (T)
TLago di Carezza Loop: the Rainbow Lake beneath the Latemar
A short circuit around Lago di Carezza, celebrated for its constantly shifting colours, at the foot of the Latemar and the Catinaccio.
Easy / Tourist (T)
EEPiz Boè Summit Route: the easy three-thousander of the Sella
Ascent to the summit of Piz Boè (3,152 m), the highest point of the Sella Group reachable by experienced walkers without technical climbing, aided by the cable car.
Experienced hikers (EE)
EViel del Pan Trail: the balcony overlooking the Marmolada
One of the most famous panoramic trails in the Dolomites, directly facing the Marmolada glacier. Easy and open to all.
Hiking (E)