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The most beautiful hikes in the Dolomites

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Petr Liška
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The most beautiful hikes in the Dolomites
Updated: 26.09.2020
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The Dolomites are considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Massive rock massifs with fairytale rock towers rise above the picturesque meadows. It is literally a paradise for both tourists and fans of via ferrat or cyclists overcoming the famous local passes. Come and see the best tours here

1.
Ascent to Mt. Paterno

Or on the way around Tre Cime

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| Altitude: 2 999 m / 9 839 ft

Mt. Paterno 2744m high mountain. If you go on a trek around the Tre Cime towers, which are probably the most famous rock formations in the Dolomites, Paterno should not be missing from the list of places one should visit. There is a great circuit from the Auronzo hut to the saddle below the Tre Cime, from where you can go directly to the Dreizinnen hut or for the more adventurous via Mt. Paterno and back to the Auronzo hut. continue reading

2.
Ascent to Marmolada

Ascent to the highest mountain of the Italian Dolomites

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| Altitude: 3 343 m / 10 968 ft

Marmolada, the only mountain in the Dolomites, which is partly shrouded in glaciers, so you can ski here even in summer. Thanks to the late arrival to Lake Fedaia, we choose the local cable car, which will take us from 2000 to 2600m high resort. From here we step on our own. Unfortunately, we left the equipment for ferratas in the camp, so the trip was under the slogan: We will go as far as we can go. continue reading

3.
Ascent to Tofana di Rozes

Summer ascent to an impressive three thousand mountain

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| Altitude: 3 225 m / 10 581 ft

Tofana di Rozes with its 3,225 meters is one of the highest mountains in the Italian Dolomites. It offers beautiful views of the Cortina d'Ampezzo valley and the surrounding mountains, such as Mt. Antelao, Mt. Pelmo and the highest Marmolada with its typical glacier. It is possible to use several routes, my friends and I chose the „easier“ one, where there is no need for a ferrata set, even so we sweated a bit when climbing continue reading

4.
The Adolf Munkel Trail

Walk under the mountain needles

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| Altitude: 1 684 m / 5 525 ft

The Adolf Munkel trail under the majestic Odle / Geisler mountain range is one of the most beautiful circular routes in the Dolomites. Breathtaking panoramic views and colorful plant life are truly impressive here. continue reading

5.
Ascent to Mt. Antelao

Via Normale or Italian Normal

Rating:
| Altitude: 3 264 m / 10 709 ft

Mt. Antelao 3264m forms a significant peak in the form of a pyramid in the Italian Dolomites. I rank the ascent as one of the most difficult, as the elevation gain in one day can be over 2100m to about 8km. The starting point is from the village of San Vito di Cadore, from the parking lot at the ski resort in the direction of the Scooter riffugio. Due to the difficulty, this peak is little visited by tourists and one can experience true peace here. continue reading

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Ascent to Piz Boé

To the highest peak of the Sella group

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| Altitude: 3 152 m / 10 341 ft

Piz Boé (3,152 m above sea level) is probably the lightest Dolomite 3,000 m. In addition, the ascent / descent can be significantly accelerated by cable car to the top of Sass Pordoi (2,950 m above sea level). It is the highest peak of the whole Sella group. The classic ascent path leads to it from the Passo Pordoi saddle (2,239 m above sea level) continue reading

7.
Hike to Lago di Sorapis

The breathtaking Lake Sorapis

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| Altitude: 1 923 m / 6 309 ft

Beautiful milky cloudy water, breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, majestic peaks rising directly above the lake. It is not for nothing that Lago di Sorapis is said to be one of the most beautiful and magical lakes in the Alps. continue reading

8.
Via Ferrata Sass Rigais

Ascent to the top of the Odle mountains

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| Altitude: 2 964 m / 9 724 ft

I first got to the Italian Dolomites with a group of Brno students in 2015, where we spent a week on mountain hikes and ferratas. These mountains enchanted me so much that I felt a great need to look there again as soon as possible. Unfortunately, I didn't succeed in 2016 due to an accident, but the next year I returned here, this time with my girlfriend and parents. The first of the ferrat we tried was the ferrata leading to the top of ** Sass Rigais **. continue reading

9.
Ascent to Lake Pisciadu

Feratou Brigata Tridentina

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| Altitude: 2 575 m / 8 448 ft

Lake Pisciadu is a beautiful body of water created on a rocky step near the Gardena pass. A cottage has been built by the lake, to which two quite undemanding and beautiful walking paths and one ferrata with a raised bridge lead. The views are only to the north, but even more beautiful. And there will also be a waterfall … continue reading

10.
Averau

The circuit between Falzarego Pass and Giau Pass

Rating:
| Altitude: 2 321 m / 7 615 ft

Averau is a rock massif south of the Falzarego pass, which is followed by the Nuvolau stool, and in the north we have the Giau pass. It is one of the most beautiful with views of the Dolomites. Averau borders Lagazuoi and thus offers very similar views, but at the same time extends them much further. This rock mass was not neglected by the First World War, where a field hospital was built on Averau. Today converted into a cottage Riffugio Averau. It is also known for the film Cliffhanger with Sylvester Stallone, where the story takes place. continue reading

11.
Cammino della Dolomiti

Long-distance routes in the Dolomites

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| Altitude: 2 114 m / 6 936 ft

There is a long-distance route in the Dolomites, which is about 500 km long and is divided into about 30 stages. We had the honor to join such a route and walk part of it. It was stage No. 16 Misurina – Auronzo whose highest point on this route is the cottage Rifugio Città di Carpi 2110 m above sea level. In 2020, the cottage will be 50 years old and was built in honor of Captain Manfred Tarabini Castellani. The cottage is located for me in one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the eastern Dolomites. continue reading

12.
Lagazuoi Circuit

Inside the First World War

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| Altitude: 2 721 m / 8 927 ft

Lagazuoi is not just a mountain with beautiful views of the surroundings. But it is a mountain that still tells the story of a 2-year war during the First World War in the years 1915 – 1917. There were battles between the Austro-Hungarian army and the Italian army. To this day, trenches and rubble fields have been preserved here after the trenches were shot. Lagazuoi is 17 km west of Cortina d'Ampezzo. You can get to the top by cable car or on foot or via ferrata. From here, hikes can be undertaken. And we'll show you one cool one. continue reading

13.
Trip to Lago di Braies

Lake with shipyard

Rating:
| Altitude: 1 490 m / 4 888 ft

Lago di Braies is without a doubt the most visited lake in the entire Dolomites. The way the place is visited is that there is a ban on entry from 9 am to 4 pm. Because the parking lots are already full. And there is no choice to get here by bus or on foot. It is considered the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites. I would evaluate this as a matter of every individual. But it is the only lake with a shipyard, where it is possible to rent a boat and ride on the lake. This makes the lake the most attractive. continue reading

14.
Cascate Sbarco de Fanes

Cascading waterfalls

Rating:
| Altitude: 1 483 m / 4 865 ft

Very well accessible hike with the beauty of waterfalls. It is 7 km north of the Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Center. You can get here both by bus and by car, where there is a parking lot. A hike that takes 4–6 hours according to the possibilities of the individual and love. The road goes around the river Rio di Fanes. Via Ferrata is also on the route, but it can be avoided. Along the way there are countless waterfalls in beautiful nature surrounded by mountains. continue reading

15.
Col dala Piëres (2747 m)

One-day hike in the Dolomites

Altitude: 2 668 m / 8 753 ft

Piëres (2747 m), which takes up a whole day and rewards visitors with 360 ° spectacular views of the surrounding Dolomite hills, is a moderately challenging hike to Mount Col. A cable car will take you to the first saddle to the Almhotel Col Raiser, from where you have to go on your own. Watch the time for the way back by cable car, because the last cabin leaves at 17:30. Otherwise, a 500-meter descent awaits you down to the car park. continue reading

16.
View over Cortina d'Ampezzo

Easy route in the dolomites

Rating:
| Altitude: 2 095 m / 6 873 ft

From the Passo Tre Croci saddle, which lies between Cortina d'Ampezzo and Lake Misurina, we set off on a small trek in the Cortina area. It is more of a rest area between all the high mountains. Even so, it is sometimes good to lean on your feet, especially if you want to gain a certain altitude. the reward is unforgettable views of the Cortina valley. The highest point for us is the cottage Son Forca (road 203). Next we head to the cottage Mietres (road 205) from where we return to the saddle Tre Croci (road 211). continue reading

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