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What is the best hike in the Dolomites?

By YPB Team

Short lakeside strolls sit next to full-day circuits under famous towers. Which trail earns its place at the top?

  1. Piz Boè — ranked #11
    Piz Boè
    The highest summit of the Sella group, reached by an exposed but popular trail.
    1000pts
  2. Averau & Nuvolau — ranked #22
    Averau & Nuvolau
    A ridge walk from Passo Giau to Rifugio Nuvolau with 360-degree views.
    1000pts
  3. Alpe di Siusi — ranked #33
    Alpe di Siusi
    Rolling walks across Europe's largest high-altitude meadow, facing Sassolungo.
    862pts
  4. Lago di Sorapis — ranked #44
    Lago di Sorapis
    A rocky trail from Passo Tre Croci to a milky turquoise lake under the Sorapiss peaks.
    862pts
  5. Puez-Odle Altopiano — ranked #55
    Puez-Odle Altopiano
    A high plateau crossing through the Puez-Odle nature park.
    764pts
  6. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop — ranked #66
    Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop
    The classic circuit around the three great limestone towers above Misurina.
    647pts
  7. Cadini di Misurina — ranked #77
    Cadini di Misurina
    A steep path to a viewpoint over the jagged Cadini spires.
    647pts
  8. Adolf Munkel Trail — ranked #88
    Adolf Munkel Trail
    A trail along the foot of the Geisler (Odle) peaks in Val di Funes.
    647pts
  9. Sassopiatto — ranked #99
    Sassopiatto
    A summit hike to the flat-topped peak beside Sassolungo.
    647pts
  10. Sassolungo Circuit — ranked #1010
    Sassolungo Circuit
    A full loop around the Sassolungo massif, with rifugi along the way.
    647pts
  11. Lago di Braies Loop — ranked #1111
    Lago di Braies Loop
    A gentle walk around the emerald lake below the Seekofel.
    503pts
  12. Lagazuoi — ranked #1212
    Lagazuoi
    A climb (or cable car) to a summit riddled with First World War tunnels above Passo Falzarego.
    503pts
  13. Lago di Limides — ranked #1313
    Lago di Limides
    A short walk from Passo Falzarego to a small lake mirroring the Tofane.
    503pts
  14. Cinque Torri — ranked #1414
    Cinque Torri
    A short circuit among five rock towers and First World War trenches near Cortina.
    0pts
  15. Croda da Lago & Lago di Federa — ranked #1515
    Croda da Lago & Lago di Federa
    A forest climb to a small lake and rifugio beneath the Croda da Lago wall.
    0pts
  16. Lago di Carezza — ranked #1616
    Lago di Carezza
    An easy stroll around the rainbow lake beneath the Latemar.
    0pts
  17. Seceda Ridgeline — ranked #1717
    Seceda Ridgeline
    Grassy slopes that end at a dramatic tilted ridge above Val Gardena.
    0pts

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