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)
Half-day hikes in the Dolomites
Short routes, under two and a half hours of walking, good for a light outing or when time is tight.
You don't always have a whole day to spend in the mountains. The Dolomites have plenty of half-day hikes: short routes, under two and a half hours of walking, ideal for the afternoon you arrive, for an easy morning, or for travelling with kids.
This page lists the short walks, often panoramic loops you can reach by car or cable car. For each one we give the time, the elevation gain and the starting point, so the outing slots into your day without trouble.
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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)
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)
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)
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)
EEPiz Boè Summit Route: the easy three-thousander of the Sella
A climb to the summit of Piz Boè (3,152 m), the highest point of the Sella Group within reach of experienced walkers without technical climbing, helped 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, 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.
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