Dolomites Italy Hiking: 5 BEST Day Hikes & Travel Guide

Located in northeast Italy, the Dolomites are famous for their exceptional hiking trails, offering some of the most scenic treks in the world. From the majestic rock formations of Tre Cime di Lavaredo to the calm waters of Lago di Sorapis, hiking in the Dolomites is an unforgettable experience. We spent an incredible 7 days exploring and hiking in the Dolomites, and I’m thrilled to share a bunch of useful tips for your trip, as well as some of the main highlights from our itinerary, including my top 5 hiking trails. LINKS: ----------- Full trail guide with maps and trailhead locations: https://trekwaves.com/dolomites-hiking-5-best-day-hikes/ DOLOMITES LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY --------------------------------------------------------------- The Dolomites, located in northeast Italy, stretch across 3 regions: - Veneto - Trentino-Alto Adige - Friuli Venezia Giulia Within these three main regions, there are 5 primary provinces: 1. South Tyrol (Südtirol or Alto Adige): Once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until World War I, this province primarily speaks German, with Italian and Ladin also in use. Featuring Seceda and Lago di Braies this area of the Dolomites is a must-see. 2. Belluno: Located in the Veneto region, Belluno features iconic sites like Marmolada, Lago di Sorapis and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The main language here is Italian, but Ladin is also used in some areas. 3. Trentino: Here you’ll find the Brenta Dolomites mountain group within the Adamello Brenta Nature Park. Italian is the main language in this province. 4 & 5. Udine and Pordenone: These provinces in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region include parts of the Friulian Dolomites, where Italian and Friulian are the primary languages. Covering an area of 141,903 hectares, the Dolomites are made up of 26 mountain ranges with 18 peaks exceeding 3,000 meters, the highest being Marmolada at 3,343 meters (10,968 feet). The unique geological formations and the natural beauty of the Dolomites led to their designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. TIMESTAMPS: ----------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Languages of Dolomites 01:24 - Best Time To Visit Dolomites 02:08 - How Are Dolomites Divided? 02:21 - Western Dolomites 02:30 - Eastern Dolomites 03:08 - Travelling in The Dolomites 04:31 - 1. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop 05:31 - 1B. Cadini di Misurina 06:22 - 2. Lago di Sorapis 07:47 - 3. Seceda to Col-Raiser 09:26 - 4. Lago di Braies Circuit 10:13 - 5. Alpe di Siusi 11:07 - BONUS Hikes 11:30 - Adolf Munkel Trail 11:56 - Cinque Torri 12:21 - Lago di Anterselva 12:38 - Col de La Puina 12:54 - Sassolungo Group 13:14 - Croda da Lago 13:25 - Piz Boè Music credits: 🙏 ---------------------------- 🎵 Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au 🎵 David Cutter – https://www.davidcuttermusic.com 🎵 Vorsa - If Only You Knew / @notvorsa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR3IcPewNlk