{"id":650,"date":"2024-02-15T20:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:35:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:35:49","slug":"top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Best Day Hikes In The Dolomites Rated From Easy To Difficult"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#What_are_the_best_places_to_hike_in_the_Dolomites\" >What are the best places to hike in the Dolomites?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#Are_you_planning_a_trip_to_the_Dolomites\" >Are you planning a trip to the Dolomites?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#What_are_the_best_months_to_hike_in_the_Dolomites\" >What are the best months to hike in the Dolomites?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#The_map_of_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\" >The map of day hikes in the Dolomites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#Best_easy_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\" >Best easy day hikes in the Dolomites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#1_Vallunga\" >1. Vallunga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#2_Lago_Dobiacco_Circuit\" >2. Lago Dobiacco Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#3_Panorama_Trail\" >3. Panorama Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#4_Lago_Di_Braies_Circuit\" >4. Lago Di Braies Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#5_Seceda_and_Puez_Odle_Altipiano\" >5. Seceda and Puez Odle Altipiano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#6_Val_Venegia\" >6. Val Venegia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#7_Strudelkopf_Monte_Specie\" >7. Strudelkopf (Monte Specie)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#Best_moderate_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\" >Best moderate day hikes in the Dolomites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#8_Cinque_Torri_via_Lago_Limides_circuit\" >8. Cinque Torri via Lago Limides circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#9_Lake_Sorapiss\" >9. Lake Sorapiss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#10_Tre_Cime_di_Lavaredo_Circuit\" >10. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#11_Lago_Coldai\" >11. Lago Coldai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#12_Rifugio_Fonda_Savio\" >12. Rifugio Fonda Savio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#13_Adolf_Munkel_Trail\" >13. Adolf Munkel Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#14_Monte_Castellaz\" >14. Monte Castellaz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#15_Col_De_La_Puina\" >15. Col De La Puina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#16_Col_De_Locia\" >16. Col De Locia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#17_From_Passo_Valparola_to_Piz_Sorega_across_Pralongia_High_Alpine_Plateau\" >17. From Passo Valparola to Piz Sorega across Pralongi\u00e0 High Alpine Plateau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#18_Sass_De_Putia_Peitlerkofel_Circuit\" >18. Sass De Putia (Peitlerkofel) Circuit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#The_best_challenging_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\" >The best challenging day hikes in the Dolomites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#19_Croda_Rossa_Rotwand\" >19. Croda Rossa (Rotwand)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#20_Croda_Da_Lago_Circuit\" >20. Croda Da Lago Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#21_Lagazuoi_Tunnels\" >21. Lagazuoi Tunnels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#22_Passo_Mulaz\" >22. Passo Mulaz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#23_Piz_Boe_Summit\" >23. Piz Bo\u00e9 Summit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#24_Sassolungo_Circuit\" >24. Sassolungo Circuit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#The_best_demanding_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\" >The best demanding day hikes in the Dolomites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#25_Vajolet_Towers\" >25. Vajolet Towers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#26_Croda_Fiscalina_Circuit\" >26. Croda Fiscalina Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#27_Tofane_Di_Rozes_Summit\" >27. Tofane Di Rozes Summit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#28_Seekofel_Summit\" >28. Seekofel Summit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#29_Durrenstein\" >29. D\u00fcrrenstein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">Are you planning a hiking trip to the Dolomites and don&#8217;t know where to start? Today, I break down the top day hikes in the Dolomites, starting with beginner-level walks to demanding full-day excursions. <a href=\"mailto:?subject=Day%20Hikes%20In%20The%20Italian%20Dolomites%20You%20Shouldn%27t%20Miss&amp;body=https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\"><\/a>I hiked all of these trails personally, some multiple times, so don&#8217;t shy away from asking me any questions in the comment section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_places_to_hike_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>What are the best places to hike in the Dolomites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the Dolomites are a relatively small part of the Alps, the number of accessible trails can be overwhelming. Some of my favourite day hikes in the Dolomites can be found in the following parks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tre Cime Nature Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fanes Sennes Braies Nature Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pale Di San Martino Range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rosengarten Nature Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolomiti Ampezzane <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning a holiday in the Dolomites and don&#8217;t know <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">which towns to base yourself in, I recommend <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">you check out my article about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-places-to-visit-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best places to visit<\/a><\/span><\/span>. In it, you will learn about hikes and activities you can do near each town.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3aa7c7a7 gbp-card--border\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a75534b7\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eec9646c gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_planning_a_trip_to_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>Are you planning a trip to the Dolomites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3b40e214 gb-headline-text\">Make sure to see my independent guide with over 80 articles.<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c6a9f8bd\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-aa31c4b0 gb-button-text gbp-button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/italian-dolomites-guide\/\">Visit My Guide<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9af80ca0\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d0e66c40\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d0e66c40\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ITALIAN-DOLOMITES.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"ITALIAN DOLOMITES\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ITALIAN-DOLOMITES.jpg 800w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ITALIAN-DOLOMITES-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ITALIAN-DOLOMITES-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ITALIAN-DOLOMITES-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_months_to_hike_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>What are the best months to hike in the Dolomites? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The peak season for hiking in the Dolomites is&nbsp;<strong>between mid-June and the third week of September<\/strong>&nbsp;or, in some areas,<\/span> the first or second week of October. This timing corresponds with the opening times of the mountain huts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t scour those trails outside the peak season. On the contrary! My favourite time for hiking in the Dolomites is autumn, between mid and end of October, to be exact. That&#8217;s when the Fall colours are in full swing, the air is crispy, and bluebird days are standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t recommend going earlier than June if your primary objective is to hike. However, I also included a few options for day hikes, which are already accessible in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_map_of_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>The map of day hikes in the Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1d5_YuZXM0vtxhYUloWeYpOxWYRYftoM&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>I included a map of all the trailheads for the hikes in this article. The colours correspond with the difficulty level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green<\/strong> is for easy hikes<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">;&nbsp;<strong>blue<\/strong><\/span> is for moderate, <strong>red <\/strong>is for challenging, and <strong>black<\/strong> is for expert level. I explain further in the article what you can expect from each type of hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong>&nbsp;Click on the icon in the top left corner of the map next to my picture, and a list of the hikes will pop up.<\/span> Click on each hike to see the corresponding link to a detailed article about the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_easy_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>Best easy day hikes in the Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this category, you will find walks that require minimal effort yet still deliver great views. You can expect gentle undulating trails with little elevation gain and a maximum distance of 10 kilometres (ca. 6 miles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not big into trekking, these beginner-level day hikes in the Dolomites might awaken a new passion in you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vallunga\"><\/span>1. Vallunga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vallunga-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Vallunga - One of the best day hikes in the Dolomites\" class=\"wp-image-11368\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vallunga-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vallunga-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vallunga-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vallunga-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, your knees need a break from those challenging summits and downhill battles when hiking back down. I know mine do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike through Vallunga is a perfect choice if you need to rest your legs but still want to see some stunning scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vallunga is a beloved walk amongst the locals and their pups. You can make it as long or short as you want, with a couple of extension possibilities to turn it into a full-day circuit hike or even an overnight hut stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vallunga-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11919\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Vallunga Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vallunga hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>9 km \/ 5.6 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>2-3 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>230 m \/ 755 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>year-round<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Selva, Santa Cristina &amp; Ortisei in the Gardena Valley<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lago_Dobiacco_Circuit\"><\/span>2. Lago Dobiacco Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lake-Dobiacco-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lake-Dobiacco-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lake-Dobiacco-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lake-Dobiacco-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lake-Dobiacco-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Dobiacco is only a 20-minute drive from the famous Lake Braies, yet it receives only a tiny percentage of its visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A path leads around the lake&#8217;s shoreline, and the whole circuit can be completed in less than an hour. Interactive learning stations about the local flora and fauna have been placed around the lake, making this trail a family-friendly option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lake Dobiacco Circuit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>2.6 km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>40-60 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>10 m \/ 33 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>year-round<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Dobiacco, San Candido, Sesto, Monguelfo<\/strong> <strong>in <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-puster-valley\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22962\">Puster Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Panorama_Trail\"><\/span>3. Panorama Trail <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"16943\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16943\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"16944\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-2-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-2-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-2-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Panorama-Trail-Dolomites-2.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Panorama trail near the Santa Maddalena village in the Funes Valley (Val Di Funes) delivers exactly what its name suggests: The beautiful panoramic view of the jagged peaks in the Odle Geisler Group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pleasant little hike leads through the green pastures above the village, mainly along a paved path, before it reaches a great viewpoint of the Odle range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very romantic option for a sunset stroll when the tops of the peaks light up red. Fellow bloggers on the Moon &amp; Honey Travel website have an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonhoneytravel.com\/santa-maddalena-val-di-funes-panorama-trail\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.moonhoneytravel.com\/santa-maddalena-val-di-funes-panorama-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide to the Panorama trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panorama Trail: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>9.5 km \/ 5.9 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>380 m \/ 1250 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>year-round<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Santa Maddalena in Val Di Funes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lago_Di_Braies_Circuit\"><\/span>4. Lago Di Braies Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11604\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lago-Di-Braies-Circuit-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overcrowding is an issue that is starting to hurt many places around the World, and Lago Di Braies is undoubtedly one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>90% of the tourists who flock to this lake&nbsp;don&#8217;t go further than 100 meters from the parking lot just to snap the famous Instagram shot right next to the boathouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few realize that a pathway skirts the lake, taking you away from the craziness of it all\u2014and it only takes one hour to complete!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s best to do it early in the morning when the light rays&nbsp;hit the mountains and illuminate Seekofel, the peak that reflects in the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lago-di-braies-visitor-information\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"657\">Lago Di Braies Circuit Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lake Braies circuit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>4 km \/ 2.5 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>1-2 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>50 m \/ 165 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>April &#8211; November<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Monguelfo, Dobiacco, San Candido in <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-puster-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22962\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puster Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Seceda_and_Puez_Odle_Altipiano\"><\/span>5. Seceda and Puez Odle Altipiano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11608\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Odle Geisler group must be one of the most photographed mountain ridgelines in the World. It&#8217;s the symbol of the Puez Odle Nature Park, and&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;coming to the Dolomites&nbsp;should plan to see it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hikers trek from the top of the gondola to the ridgeline and back, but I highly recommend doing&nbsp;a whole loop around the area&nbsp;to see other&nbsp;interesting rock formations. Also, don&#8217;t forget to check out&nbsp;Rifugio Firenze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-seceda-viewpoint\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"651\">How To See The Seceda Viewpoint And Hike In The Puez Odle Nature Park.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seceda Viewpoint and Puez Odle Plateau <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>6 km \/ 3.7 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>400 m \/ 1300 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>End of May &#8211; Early November<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Ortisei, Santa Cristina, and Selva in <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Val Gardena<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Val_Venegia\"><\/span>6. Val Venegia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Val-Venegia-Hike-Dolomites-50-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11531\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Val-Venegia-Hike-Dolomites-50-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Val-Venegia-Hike-Dolomites-50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Val-Venegia-Hike-Dolomites-50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Val-Venegia-Hike-Dolomites-50.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike through Val Venegia has, in my opinion, the best views-to-effort ratio in all of the Dolomites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment you enter the trail until you reach Malga Venegiotta, you will collect your jaw off the floor because of the views of the Pale di San Martino range stretching ahead. All this within a 2-hour walk with a mere 150 meters of elevation gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favourite time of year for this hike is the second part of October, when all the larch trees in the Venegia Valley turn bright orange. This has made it one of my favourite<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-autumn-day-hikes-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> autumn hikes in the Dolomites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/venegia-valley-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11520\">Guide To Val Venegia Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Val Venegia hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>6.6 km \/ 4.1 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>1.5-2 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>150 m \/ 492 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>year-round<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>San Martino Di Castrozza, Fiera Di Primero<\/strong> <strong>in Primero Valley<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Strudelkopf_Monte_Specie\"><\/span>7. Strudelkopf (Monte Specie)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-23-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28272\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-23-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-23-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Strudelkopf-Monte-Specie-23.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This pleasant hike traverses Platzwiese&#8217;s high alpine plateau. It mostly follows a wide gravel road before breaking onto a wide trail to the small summit called Monte Specie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reward is great for the amount of effort one puts in. From the top, you have unique views of the Tre Cime peaks, Monte Piana, and Cadini di Misurina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking this trail requires some planning. The trailhead can only be reached by car before 10 AM, and the number of vehicles per day is limited to 100. However, the bus travels this route at 30-minute intervals, a great alternative to driving the narrow, windy road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-specie-strudelkopf-hiking-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28565\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to hiking to Monte Specie.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strudelkopf: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>10.5 km \/ 6.5 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-3.5 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>390 m \/ 1280 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>End of May &#8211; Early November<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns:<strong> Monguelfo<\/strong>, <strong>Dobiacco, San Candido<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_moderate_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>Best moderate day hikes in the Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This category is for you if you have some hiking experience in high-alpine areas. Moderate day hikes in the Dolomites will require no more than 600 meters of elevation gain and can be completed in half a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cinque_Torri_via_Lago_Limides_circuit\"><\/span>8. Cinque Torri via Lago Limides circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"16945\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cinque-Torri-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16945\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cinque-Torri-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cinque-Torri-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cinque-Torri-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cinque-Torri.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"16946\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lago-Limides-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lago-Limides-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lago-Limides-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lago-Limides-768x1149.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Lago-Limides.jpg 802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is for the history buffs. The remains of the trenches at the foot of Cinque Torri remind us of all of the atrocities of the First World War and the horrendous conditions the soldiers had to live in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole area can be reached via a cable car, but the hike is so easy and enjoyable that you should walk it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aptly named Cinque Torri means precisely what it is &#8211; The Five Towers. They serve as climber&#8217;s playgrounds. On a sunny day, you can see plenty of climbers trying to scale them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"656\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Cinque Torri Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cinque Torri via Lago Limedes hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>10 km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>600 m \/ 1950 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cortina-dampezzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22987\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/a> &amp; San Cassiano<\/strong> <strong>in Val Badia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Lake_Sorapiss\"><\/span>9. Lake Sorapiss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Sorapiss-1-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Sorapiss - A top day hike in the Dolomites\" class=\"wp-image-11602\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Sorapiss-1-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Sorapiss-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Sorapiss-1-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Sorapiss-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on basing yourself around <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cortina-dampezzo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22987\">Cortina d&#8217;Ampezzo<\/a> during your visit, reserve a day&nbsp;to hike to Lake Sorapiss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although elevation-wise, it&#8217;s one of the less demanding day hikes in the Dolomites, you shouldn&#8217;t underestimate it, especially if you don&#8217;t have a head for heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A decent section of the trail scales along a rock shelf, on one side protected by a cable, and on the other side, a couple of hundred meters sheer drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A prize in the form of a turquoise, glacier-fed lake surrounded by dramatic peaks awaits you at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-sorapiss-trail-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"653\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Lake Sorapiss Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lake Sorapiss hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>12.1 km \/ 7.5 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>4-5 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>520 m \/ 1706 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>May &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cortina-dampezzo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22987\">Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/a>, Misurina<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tre_Cime_di_Lavaredo_Circuit\"><\/span>10. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tre-Cime-Circuit-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tre Cime Circuit. One of the best day hikes in the Dolomites\" class=\"wp-image-11603\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tre-Cime-Circuit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tre-Cime-Circuit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tre-Cime-Circuit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tre-Cime-Circuit-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are visiting the Dolomites for just a few days and looking for a hike that you shouldn&#8217;t miss, this is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tre Cime circuit&nbsp;circumnavigates around Dolomite&#8217;s famous Three Peaks. The highlights include passing through the iconic&nbsp;Forcella (saddle) Lavaredo and Rifugio Locatelli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are feeling adventurous<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, you can combine this hike with two famous via ferratas in the area:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-innerkofler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Innerkofler\/De Luca<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-torre-di-toblin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torre di Toblin.<\/a>&nbsp;However<\/span>, I&#8217;d highly recommend spending a night in one of the alpine huts in the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/tre-cime-circuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"660\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tre Cime Circuit Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>10 km \/ 6 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>4-5 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>400 m \/ 1300 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Misurina, Dobiacco, Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12417006099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Lago_Coldai\"><\/span>11. Lago Coldai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"11606\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11606\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"11607\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-2-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11607\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-2-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-2-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lake-Coldai-1-2.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lago Coldai is a small but mighty alpine lake at the foot of Mount Civetta.&nbsp;It is also one of the highlights of the Alta Via 1, a multiday traverse across the Dolomites. However, the lake can easily be reached via a day hike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to do it, but to avoid any confusion for this blog, I will include just two of them. The first and easiest is to catch the two-tier gondola from Alleghe: Alleghe\u2014Pian di Pezze\u2014Col Dei Baldi. In the summer season, the gondola operates between the end of June and the end of September.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the top of the gondola station, you must follow the signs for Rifugio Coldai on path no. 561 and then 556. For most of the hike, you will have beautiful views of Mount Pelmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach the refuge, it&#8217;s another 10 minutes uphill to Forcella (saddle) Coldai, where you will first see the lake. The whole hike will take between 3 and 4 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid the cost of the gondola and being tied to its schedule, you can park your car near Rifugio Palafavera, located close to the town of Mareson in Val di Zoldo, and from here, hike path 564, then turn onto 556. Again, follow the signs for Rifugio Coldai. This way is a bit longer (10 kilometres \/ 6 miles round trip and an additional 200 metres \/ 600 feet of elevation). This route will take around five hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-coldai-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28641\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Guide To Lake Coldai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>For all adventure seekers, consider staying overnight at Rifugio Coldai and summiting Mount Civetta via the exhilarating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-degli-alleghesi\/\">via ferrata Degli Alleghesi.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lake Coldai hike: the stats (from Col Dei Baldi gondola)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>6.9 km \/ 4.3 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required:<strong> 3-4 h<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent:<strong> 506 m \/ 1660 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; September (October from Palafavera hut)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Alleghe, Pescul, Selva Di Cadore, Mareson-Pecol<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12417006799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Rifugio_Fonda_Savio\"><\/span>12. Rifugio Fonda Savio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Rifugio-Fonda-Savio-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11609\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Rifugio-Fonda-Savio-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Rifugio-Fonda-Savio-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Rifugio-Fonda-Savio-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Rifugio-Fonda-Savio-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The location of Rifugio Fonda Savio puts it on par with other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-mountain-huts-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most photogenic mountain huts<\/a>&nbsp;I enjoyed visiting during my stay in the Dolomites.&nbsp;It&#8217;s also one of the easiest to reach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 3-4 hour round-trip hike starts at the parking lot (parcheggio) Libero Cadini near Lago (lake) Antorno and, for the first hour, stays within the tree line. The hike is straightforward and follows path 115 the entire way up. The elevation gain is approximately 500 meters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rifugio Fonda Savio is a great place to stay for the night if you want to tackle the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-merlone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">via ferrata Merlone<\/a>&nbsp;to the top of Cima Cadin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rifugio Fonda Savio: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>6 km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>500 m \/ 1640 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Misurina, Dobiacco, Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12417007499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Adolf_Munkel_Trail\"><\/span>13. Adolf Munkel Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Adolf-Munkel-Trail-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11611\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Adolf-Munkel-Trail-1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Adolf-Munkel-Trail-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Adolf-Munkel-Trail-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Adolf-Munkel-Trail-1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seceda ridgeline has grown into an icon thanks to the endless photos posted daily on Instagram. Ninety-nine per cent of those shots are taken from the same viewpoint.&nbsp;The Adolf Munkel trail lets you experience the ridgeline differently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route takes 3-4 hours to complete. It starts at a parking lot near Rifugio Zanser Alm, about a 10-minute drive from the village of Santa Maddalena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a loop that can be done clockwise or counterclockwise. To go clockwise from Zanser Alm, follow path number 6 and then number 35. The trails are signposted and easy to follow. You will be hiking right underneath the sheer walls of La Furchetta and Sass Rigais, the two highest peaks in the Seceda Ridgeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After about 1.5 hours, you will reach a big pasture where you can find Malga Geislerarm. It&#8217;s the perfect spot for lunch, and if you have a sweet tooth like me, I highly recommend ordering Kaiserschmarrn\u2014a local pancake-type speciality. Eat it on the outside terrace and watch the world go by.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/quick-guide-to-adolf-munkel-trail\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quick Guide to Adolf Munkel Trail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adolf Munkel trail: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>9.5 km<\/strong> \/ <strong>5.9 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>440 meters \/ 1443 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>May &#8211; November<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Santa Maddalena in Val Di Funes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span>14. Monte Castellaz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-25-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9132\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-25-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-25-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-25.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A hike to Monte Castellaz is one of the Dolomites&#8217; most incredible half-day summit day hikes. Best part? It won&#8217;t leave you breathless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike starts on Passo Rolle, one of<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-passes-of-the-italian-dolomites-worth-stopping-for\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> the most photogenic mountain passes in the Dolomites<\/a>, and takes you to the top of Monte Castellaz, where you can admire the dramatic peaks of the Pale Di San Martino range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even kill two birds with one stone and connect the previously mentioned hike through Val Venegia with the summit of Monte Castellaz. Hiking options in the Dolomites are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9121\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Guide To Monte Castellaz Summit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monte Castellaz hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>9 km \/ 5.6 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>468 m \/ 1535 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>San Martino Di Castrozza, Fiera Di Primiero<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Col_De_La_Puina\"><\/span>15. Col De La Puina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11075\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another autumn favourite! Col De La Puina is the only non-official hike on this list. This means that there are no proper trail markings that generally guide the hiker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let that not put you off, though. The path is well-beaten and easy to follow, and with the help of my hiking guide to Col De La Puina, you will be able to reach it without an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on a chance to get a photograph of yourself standing on this beautiful ridgeline with the sheer walls of Monte Pelmo, one of the Dolomites&#8217; highest peaks, as your backdrop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11011\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Col De La Puina Hiking Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Col De La Puina hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip:<strong> 7.6 km \/ 4.7 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required:<strong> 2.5 &#8211; 3 h<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>550 m \/ 1800 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Pescul, Selva Di Cadore, Alleghe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Col_De_Locia\"><\/span>16. Col De Locia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Col-De-Locia-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Col-De-Locia-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Col-De-Locia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Col-De-Locia-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Col-De-Locia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I found the trail to Col de Locia when I was looking for day hikes in the Dolomites that were doable at the beginning of May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I studied the Dolomiti Ampezzano area map, looking for south-facing trails. Thanks to the location of the Col De Locia hike, its slopes are exposed to the sun, which means snow melts here faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being hidden from the boot-beaten footpath, the trail&#8217;s excellent infrastructure surprised me. Railings have been placed in the steepest sections, and a bench awaits you at the top, where you can have lunch and enjoy the incredible views of the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Col De Locia: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>4.5 km \/ 2.8 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>2-3 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>350 m \/ 1150 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>May &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>San Cassiano, La Villa, Corvara<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_From_Passo_Valparola_to_Piz_Sorega_across_Pralongia_High_Alpine_Plateau\"><\/span>17. From Passo Valparola to Piz Sorega across Pralongi\u00e0 High Alpine Plateau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Passo-Valparola-to-Piz-Sorega-Hike-28-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Passo-Valparola-to-Piz-Sorega-Hike-28-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Passo-Valparola-to-Piz-Sorega-Hike-28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Passo-Valparola-to-Piz-Sorega-Hike-28-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Passo-Valparola-to-Piz-Sorega-Hike-28-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Passo-Valparola-to-Piz-Sorega-Hike-28-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Passo Valparola to Piz Sorega is a one-way hike that starts at the Valparola Passo near San Cassiano. The hike can be completed in as little as three hours, but expect to spend a full day on it, taking in the views and shooting countless photos. The total elevation gain is 424 meters (1278 feet) spread across 11.8 kilometres (7.3 miles), so more often than not it feels like a walk rather than a hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, there are a few sections in the first third of the hike where sure-footedness and dry weather conditions are essential. Those sections involve short traverses across a very rocky and steep terrain, with significant drop-offs to one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it is a one-way relocation hike, you will have to take a bus at the start. The hike ends with a scenic gondola ride from Piz Sorega station down to San Cassiano. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/passo-valparola-to-piz-sorega-across-pralongia-plateau-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"30681\">Passo Valparola to Piz Sorega Hiking Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passo Valparola to Piz Sorega: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>11.8 km \/ 7.3 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>424 m \/ 1278 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; mid-October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>San Cassiano, La Villa, Corvara<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Sass_De_Putia_Peitlerkofel_Circuit\"><\/span>18. Sass De Putia (Peitlerkofel) Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sass-Di-Putia-Peitlerkofel-Circuit-Hike-13-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28274\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sass-Di-Putia-Peitlerkofel-Circuit-Hike-13-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sass-Di-Putia-Peitlerkofel-Circuit-Hike-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sass-Di-Putia-Peitlerkofel-Circuit-Hike-13-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sass-Di-Putia-Peitlerkofel-Circuit-Hike-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This circuit has been on my list for a long time since I crossed this area on foot when hiking the Alta Via 2. The lone Sass De Putia (<em>in German: Peitlerkofel<\/em>) mountain leaves quite an impression when standing at the Dell&#8217;Era mountain pass, where you start the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only semi-difficult part of this hike is the ascent to Forcella (saddle) Del Putia. Once you cross the saddle, it is smooth sailing back to where you started, with great views towards the peaks of the Sannes-Fenes-Braies Nature Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/sass-de-putia-circuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28624\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to hiking the Peitlerkofel circuit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sass Di Putia Circuit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>13.6 km \/ 8.5 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>4-5 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>660 m \/ 2165 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest town:<strong> Santa Maddalena in Val Di Funes<\/strong>, <strong>Antermoia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_challenging_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>The best challenging day hikes in the Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you up for a challenge? These challenging hikes in the Dolomites might be what you&#8217;re looking for. With more than 600 meters of elevation gain, tunnels to cross, or short cable-protected scrambling sections, it will be a fun day of adventuring in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Croda_Rossa_Rotwand\"><\/span>19. Croda Rossa (Rotwand)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rotwand-Hike-34-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28273\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rotwand-Hike-34-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rotwand-Hike-34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rotwand-Hike-34-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rotwand-Hike-34.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead to Croda Rossa lies on Passo Stalle, right on the border between Italy and Austria. From the summit, you can enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Dolomites to the South and the Austrian Alps to the North, including Austria&#8217;s tallest mountain, Grossglockner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the trailhead&#8217;s 2000-meter elevation, the entire hike is above the tree line, meaning epic views from start to finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the last 100 meters, with significant exposure, the hike to Croda Rossa is surprisingly easy. The elevation gain is steady, never leaving you gasping for air. I considered including this hike in the moderate section, but because of the last 100 meters, I decided against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/croda-rossa-rotwand-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28607\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to hiking to the summit of Croda Rossa.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Croda Rossa: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>12.1 km \/ 7.5 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>5-6 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>825 m \/ 2700 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>July &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest town:<strong> Anterselva<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257055999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Croda_Da_Lago_Circuit\"><\/span>20. Croda Da Lago Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Da-Lago-Circuit-Lago-Federa-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Croda Da Lago Circuit, one of the Top Day Hikes In The Dolomites\" class=\"wp-image-11599\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Da-Lago-Circuit-Lago-Federa-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Da-Lago-Circuit-Lago-Federa-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Da-Lago-Circuit-Lago-Federa-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Da-Lago-Circuit-Lago-Federa-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The jagged Croda Da Lago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This 5-hour-long day hike circumnavigates the jagged\u00a0peaks of the\u00a0\u00a0Croda da Lago.\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The best way to walk is clockwise<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The trail passes along Lago Federa<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, one of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the iconic photography spots in the Dolomites<\/a>, and<\/span> the cosy rifugio Palmieri, where you can stay the night and experience the typical mountain culture of this area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the best views of Croda Da Lago<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, go to the summit of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-averau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Averau<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-ra-gusela\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ra Gusela<\/a>, both accessible <\/span>via two beginner levels via ferratas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/croda-da-lago-circuit-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"658\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Croda Da Lago Circuit Hiking Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Croda Da Lago Circuit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>12.5 km \/ 7.8 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>5-6 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>800 m \/ 2624 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo, Selva Di Cadore<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Lagazuoi_Tunnels\"><\/span>21. Lagazuoi Tunnels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lagazuoi-Tunnels-Rifugio-Lagazuoi-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11601\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lagazuoi-Tunnels-Rifugio-Lagazuoi-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lagazuoi-Tunnels-Rifugio-Lagazuoi-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lagazuoi-Tunnels-Rifugio-Lagazuoi-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lagazuoi-Tunnels-Rifugio-Lagazuoi-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lagazuoi tunnels are another critical reminder of the First World War. Due to their strategic position, Italian and Austro-Hungarian soldiers battled fiercely for this area, eventually falling into the Italians&#8217; hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some mountain towns, though, have prevailed in their identity, and even now, over 100 years later, German remains the language often spoken here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike through the Lagazuoi tunnels&nbsp;starts at Passo Falzarego, a mountain pass connecting&nbsp;the towns of Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo with San Cassiano. It eventually finishes on the top of Mount Lagazuoi (photo above),&nbsp;with the famous rifugio Lagazuoi standing on its top.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lagazuoi-tunnels-day-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"654\">Lagazuoi Tunnels Hiking Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lagazuoi Tunnels: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>5 km \/ 3 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>673 m \/ 2200 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Cortina d&#8217;Ampezzo, San Cassiano<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Passo_Mulaz\"><\/span>22. Passo Mulaz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Passo-Mulaz-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11539\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Passo-Mulaz-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Passo-Mulaz-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Passo-Mulaz-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Passo-Mulaz-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike to Passo del Mulaz qualifies as an off-the-beaten-path experience in the Dolomites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the lesser-known and much quieter Pale di San Martino group, this one-way in-and-out hike will take you to a dramatic mountain pass that overlooks the many spires of Forcella (saddle) Farangole.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily extend it into a <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"628\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-day Pale Di Martino range loop<\/a>, staying at two alpine huts: rifugio Volpi Al Mulaz and rifugio Rosetta.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/passo-mulaz-day-hike-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"659\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Hiking To Passo Mulaz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passo Mulaz hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>14.8 km \/ 8.7 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>6-7 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>900 m \/ 2950 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>San Martino Di Castrozza, Fiera Di Primiero<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12417009099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Piz_Boe_Summit\"><\/span>23. Piz Bo\u00e9 Summit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Piz-Boe-Summit-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11612\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Piz-Boe-Summit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Piz-Boe-Summit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Piz-Boe-Summit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Piz-Boe-Summit-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Piz Bo\u00e8 is the highest mountain in the Sella group in the central Dolomites, at 3152 meters a.s.l. It&#8217;s one of the highest yet easiest summits to reach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is thanks to the cable car that takes passengers from the nearby Pordoi mountain pass to the top of Sass Pordoi. From here, you can see the Capanna Fassa mountain hut, built right on Piz Bo\u00e8&#8217;s summit. It takes around 1-1.5 hours to reach it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent a night here&nbsp;and have taken hundreds of photos during the beautiful sunset and sunrise combo I witnessed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/piz-boe-summit-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"620\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Piz Bo\u00e8 Summit Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Piz Bo\u00e9 Summit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>5.3 km \/ 3.3 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>2.5 &#8211; 3 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>430 m \/ 1410 ft <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>July &#8211; September<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Canazei, Campitello Di Fassa in <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-fassa-valley-rosengarten-nature-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22954\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fassa Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Sassolungo_Circuit\"><\/span>24. Sassolungo Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-26-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11028\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-26-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-26-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Circuit-type day hikes in the Dolomites are my favourites. I like the ever-changing mountain scenery and the undulating nature of these trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sassolungo circuit, though long and with a significant elevation gain, never feels too strenuous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are five mountain huts along the trail, which means you can make it into a challenge and try local food or have a drink at each one of them whilst enjoying the views from their terraces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/sassolungo-circuit-day-hike-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11020\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Sassolungo Circuit Day Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sassolungo Circuit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>16.7 km \/ 10.4 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>5-6 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>787 m \/ 2720 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Canazei, Campitello in Fassa Valley or Ortisei, Santa Cristina, Selva in Gardena Valley <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_demanding_day_hikes_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>The best demanding day hikes in the Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These last five hikes are full-day excursions, which should only be undertaken if you have enough stamina to tackle 1000 to 1500 meters of elevation gain in a day. You can also expect some short and steep scrambling sections on these day hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12257056599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Vajolet_Towers\"><\/span>25. Vajolet Towers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vajolet-Towers-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11605\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vajolet-Towers-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vajolet-Towers-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vajolet-Towers-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vajolet-Towers-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first saw a photograph of the Vajolet towers, I couldn&#8217;t believe this place was real, let alone that it was only an hour&#8217;s drive from where I&nbsp;was based.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then I learned that there was a mountain hut beneath the towers, and I thought my day couldn&#8217;t get any better! I ran to a store-bought topography map of the Rosengarten Nature Park, where the towers are located and planned my next adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">There are two ways to reach the towers: first, through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-passo-santner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ferrata Passo Santner<\/a>, and second, through a slightly less demanding day hike.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vajolet-towers-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"652\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Hiking To The Vajolet Towers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vajolet Towers hike: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip:<strong> 8 km \/ 5 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>5-6 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>650 m \/ 2100 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Canazei, Campitello, Pozza di Fassa, Vigo di Fassa in <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-fassa-valley-rosengarten-nature-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22954\">Fassa Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12417007899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Croda_Fiscalina_Circuit\"><\/span>26. Croda Fiscalina Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Fiscalina-Circuit-1-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11610\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Fiscalina-Circuit-1-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Fiscalina-Circuit-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Fiscalina-Circuit-1-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Croda-Fiscalina-Circuit-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Croda Fiscalina circuit, starting at the Dolomitenhof Hotel near the town of Sesto (Sexten) in the northern parts of the Dolomites, is one of my favourite day hikes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fiscalina Valley&nbsp;is the&nbsp;epitome&nbsp;of what you can expect here\u2014dramatic spires and sheer walls&nbsp;skirting&nbsp;the deep valleys. With each step, the views get more exciting. Trust me when I say it: this hike should not be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/croda-fiscalina-circuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"615\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comprehensive Guide To Croda Fiscalina Circuit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Croda Fiscalina circuit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>19.2 km \/ 11.9 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>7-8 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>1180 m \/ 3870 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Moos, Sesto, San Candido, Dobiacco in <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-puster-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22962\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puster Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12417010099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Tofane_Di_Rozes_Summit\"><\/span>27. Tofane Di Rozes Summit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tofane-Di-Rozes-Summit-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11613\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tofane-Di-Rozes-Summit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tofane-Di-Rozes-Summit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tofane-Di-Rozes-Summit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tofane-Di-Rozes-Summit-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another summit reaching over 3000 meters can be found in the Tofane mountain range near <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cortina-dampezzo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cortina d&#8217;Ampezzo<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">There are two ways to reach the summit of Tofane di Rozes: a very scenic but challenging&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-giovanni-lipella\/\" target=\"_blank\">via ferrata Giovanni Lipella,<\/a>&nbsp;and a hiking path.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike starts near Rifugio Dibona, about a 20-minute drive from Cortina d&#8217;Ampezzo. The last 5 minutes of the drive are on an unpaved mountain road. Access to vehicles no higher than 2.5 meters restricts access to campervans or trucks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the hut, follow the signs for Rifugio Giusanni along path no. 403. The path zig-zags to the hut and poses no challenges. However, once you reach Rifugio Giusanni, prepare for a battle along&nbsp;a gravel slope to the summit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s certainly not the easiest of day hikes in the Dolomites. It&#8217;s the most difficult one listed here, but it&#8217;s also one of the most rewarding, thanks to the views waiting for you at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around 6 hours to make a round trip, so leave early to reach the summit before clouds cover it in the early afternoon. Otherwise, all that work you&#8217;ll put into it will go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tofane Di Rozes Summit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time required: <strong>6-8 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>1190 m \/ 3900 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>July &#8211; September<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest town: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cortina-dampezzo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22987\">Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Seekofel_Summit\"><\/span>28. Seekofel Summit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seekofel-Summit-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11614\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seekofel-Summit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seekofel-Summit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seekofel-Summit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Seekofel-Summit-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost everyone visiting the Dolomites for the first time has put Lago di Braies on their &#8216;must-see&#8217; list. I get the hype surrounding this lake. It&#8217;s beautiful. Unfortunately, over-tourism isn&#8217;t doing it any favours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to escape the crowds and see the lake from a different angle, consider hiking up to the summit of Seekofel, also known as Croda Del Becco. It&#8217;s a famous mountain reflected in Lago di Braies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summiting Seekofel is no easy feat. With almost 1400 meters of elevation gain, it&#8217;s one of this list&#8217;s most demanding day hikes in the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/seekofel-croda-del-becco-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"30156\">Guide to Seekofel summit hike in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seekofel Summit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>19 km \/ 11.8 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>7-8 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>1360 m \/ 4460 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Monguelfo, Dobiacco, San Candido, Sesto<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Durrenstein\"><\/span>29. D\u00fcrrenstein<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Durrenstein-21-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9214\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Durrenstein-21-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Durrenstein-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Durrenstein-21-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Durrenstein-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the last entry on my list of the best day hikes in the Dolomites. I hope you are still with me and making notes for your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For good reason, D\u00fcrrenstein is probably one of the Dolomites&#8217; most popular summit day hikes. It&#8217;s a straightforward journey to the top, from which you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real challenge can be sun exposure. For this reason, I recommend this hike to anyone who visits the area later in the season. D\u00fcrrenstein and a few more hikes on this list feature on my <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/autumn-road-trip-itinerary-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11322\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">autumn road trip itinerary across the Dolomites<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\">READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/durrenstein-summit-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9209\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Guide To D\u00fcrrenstein Summit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D\u00fcrrenstein Summit: the stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance roundtrip: <strong>10.2 km \/ 6.34 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required: <strong>5-7 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total ascent: <strong>873 m \/ 2582 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to go: <strong>June &#8211; October<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearest towns: <strong>Monguelfo, Dobiacco, San Candido<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#7bdbb54f\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_my_website\"><\/span>Support my website!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi Reader! 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