Canazei, Italy
Top Spots in and near Canazei
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Braies, Italy
Explore Pragser Wildsee
4.02.2 mi / 400 ft gainPragser Wildsee, also known as Lago di Braies, lies in a mostly German-speaking area of northern Italy close to the border with Austria. This glacial blue lake is surrounded by towering mountains and thick evergreen forests, which can be experienced on the 2.2-mile loop trail or Alta Via 1 trail....Read more -
Misurina, Italy
Photograph The Dolomites Near Misurina
The Dolomites in this area are absolutely stunning, and you can pair these massive mountains well in pictures with small towns like Auronzo, Reane, and Misurina. It may be a bit cold, but going in October or later will allow you to see the mountains with some snow sprinkled among the peaks. If y...Read more -
Misurina, Italy
Photograph Lago di Misurina
This beautiful lake and small town are tucked away in the Dolomite Mountains. It is the largest lake in Cadore, and also was the last outdoor location ever used for an Olympic speed skating event. There is ample parking alongside the lake along with a dock where you can set up your tripod. On a c...Read more -
Auronzo di Cadore, Italy
Hike to Rifugio Auronzo & The Three Peaks in the Dolomites
8.7 mi / 1935.7 ft gainYou start this easy hike from just before the toll road station on the road up from Misurina to Rifugio Auronzo. As you are looking towards the peaks and the trail starts on the right side of the road. The first part of the route takes you through some forest and across a couple of streams before...Read more -
Auronzo di Cadore, Italy
Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Loop
5.06.27 mi / 1352 ft gainThe famous Italy Dolomites are littered with numerous great hikes to showcase them, however, this trail is the cream of the crop. It will not disappoint. You have the option of hiking up to Rifugio Auronzo from Misurina, which is detailed out here. The other option that makes it easier if you're ...Read more -
36 Via Val Fiscalina, Italy
Ski Tour to the Sextener Stein in the Dolomites
8.7 mi / 3608.9 ft gainThe stunning tour in the Dolomites can be done in the winter as a ski/splitboard tour or as a snowshoe tour. It's also possible to hike the same route in the summer. The tour starts next to the Hotel Dolomitenhof, just across from the main parking area. Stating at 1450m, the first section of the...Read more -
Schwaz, Austria
Hike to Olpererhütte in the Austrian Alps
4.04 mi / 1969 ft gainAustria’s Zillertal Valley is a spectacular region of the Alps offering a plethora of hiking options. Locals as well as tourism hosts overwhelmingly recommended Olpererhütte! From Mayrhofen, a public transit bus delivers hikers directly to the trailhead. Mayrhofen is a great village to use as hom...Read more -
Castel Belfort, Italy
Explore the Ruins of Castel Belfort
5.0While traveling through the Italian Dolomite's, be sure to plan a stop at Castel Belfort. Though partially in ruin, the castle adorns a large tower, wide rectangular outer walls and spectacular views. The ruins are open to the public to explore and photograph at your own leisure. The Medieval...Read more -
Obernberg am Brenner, Austria
Hike to the Lichtersee Lake
8.6 mi / 2198.2 ft gainPark at the large car park (paid parking) for the main Obernberg lake, but instead of following the trail to the lake, take the road on the right towards Haus Waldbauer. At the end of the paved road, a gravel road bends off to the right. Follow this gravel road as it leads you uphill and back al...Read more -
Obernberg am Brenner, Austria
Climb Obernberg Tirol
Whilst Innsbruck is known for being a top destination for world-class sport climbing, many of the most popular areas can get very busy, especially in the summer months. This summer we discovered the small crag up at Obernberg and it quickly become one of our favourite places to climb. The crag is...Read more -
Barcis, Italy
Hike to Sentiero del Dint
1.9 mi / 1722.4 ft gainThe colors of the water of this lake alone, from green to blue, a great reason to plan a trip to this magical place. But, you shouldn't miss out on the opportunity to follow the Dint Path, a trail through the woods near the Forra del Cellina Nature Reserve.The main path is easily accessible from ...Read more -
Gschnitz, Austria
Hike to the Lapones Alm
1.1 mi / 508.5 ft gainThe Laponesalm hike is an easy family-friendly hike in the stunning Gschnitz valley in Tirol, Austria. Park the car at the paid parking at the end of the valley, and follow the asphalt road which is signposted towards the Lapones Alm. After about 15-20 minutes of walking, you'll come to a bridg...Read more -
Gschnitz, Austria
Hike to the Italian Border
9.9 mi / 4327.4 ft gainThe Gschnitz valley is one of my favourite places to hike in Tirol. Not only does it have some absolutely stunning scenery, but I've never experienced crowded trails whenever I've been there. This hike is an extension of another hike I've shared on here, to the Tribulaunhütte. Whilst we did take ...Read more -
Gschnitz, Austria
Hike to the Tribulaunhütte in Gschnitztal
7.5 mi / 2575.5 ft gainThe Tribulaun Hütte mountain hut in the Gschnitztal is one of the easiest mountain huts to reach in the area. Leave your car (or take the Post Bus) to the end of the Gschnitztal valley. Just past the car park, the trail up to the Tribulaun hut begins. The trail starts as a wide gravel road that s...Read more -
Neustift im Stubaital, Austria
Stubai High Trail Section 4 - Hike from the Sulzenau Hut to the Dresdener Hut
2.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gainWe spent the night before this hike at the Sulzenau hut, and woke up early to watch the sunrise over the glacier, which I highly recommend. From the Sulzenau hut, follow the trail as it rises gradually up the valley floor towards the Sulzenau Ferner Glacier. On the route you'll follow a gushing s...Read more -
Neustift im Stubaital, Austria
Hike to the Suzlenau Hut in the Stubai Valley
9.3 mi / 2168.6 ft gainThe Sulzenau Hut is a popular destination for hikers in the Stubai Valley in Tirol. There are a few different routes to approach the hut, but for this adventure, we took the route that follows the WildWater Trail (WilderWasser Weg). We started this route from the Grawa Alm at the foot of the Graw...Read more