Selva dei Molini, Italy
Top Spots in and near Selva dei Molini
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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 -
Braies, Italy
Paddle on Lago di Braies
5.0This beautiful alpine lake is often compared to the famous Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada and is an absolute must if you are in the Dolomites region. Lago di Braies is the largest natural lake in the Dolomites and depending on the light, its crystal clear waters can be seen in shades of blue, gr...Read more -
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 -
Braies, Italy
Hike and Canoe at Lago Di Braies
4.02.2 miStarting at the Hotel Lago Di Braies, you have the option to loop around the lake to hiker's left or right. To the left is the local dock, while to the right is a chapel and barn. Either way, you will end up where you started no longer than an hour and a half later. Once you are done with the loo...Read more -
Braies, Italy
Hike around Lago Di Braies
5.02.2 mi / 80 ft gainOnly an hour and a half from Bolzano, or an hour from Cortina d'Ampezzo, (my home base while in the Dolomites), Lago Di Braies is a must do half day trip. This popular destination is known for it's beautiful blue water and towering surrounding peaks and it does not disappoint. Most only see the p...Read more -
Braies, Italy
Hike or Run the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites
5.093.2 mi / 26250 ft gainThe Alta Via 1 is the definite trail through the Italian Dolomites, showcasing some of the most scenic terrain in all of the Alps. It begins at Lago di Braies and ends in the town Belluno, covering 150 kilometers and over 26,000' of elevation gain.Unlike backpacking or fastpacking in the United S...Read more -
Villnöß, Italy
Photograph Santa Maddalena Church in the Dolomites
3.0Santa Maddalena, also known as St. Magdalena, is a picturesque medieval church sequestered in the northern mountains of Italy. The Odle Mountain Group of the Dolomites tower above the surrounding valley and provide an incredible backdrop for images. To reach the best vantage point to photograph...Read more -
Funes, Italy
Photograph St. Johann Church
5.0This small church sits in a cow pasture just outside of Puez-Geisler Nature Park. The church is next to a hotel, making parking and visiting a little easier. To get the best vantage point of the church and mountains, walk down the road and shoot through the fence. The mountains are fairly lumi...Read more -
Santa Cristina Valgardena, Italy
Hike from Col Raiser to Seceda in the Dolomites
Seceda is one of the most famous (and most photographed) spots in all of the Italian Dolomites. This summer I decided to finally visit it to see if it was really worth the hype, and to see if there was a way to escape the worst of the crowds.Most tourists visit Seceda from Ortisei, taking the cab...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 -
Corvara in Badia, Italy
Climb The Brigata Tridentina Via Ferrata
2.5 mi / 2316.3 ft gainIf you want to add a via ferrata on to your itinerary for the Dolomites, then the Pisciadù Via Ferrata (also known as Brigata Tridentina Klettersteig) is one of the best. A Dolomites classic! This VF is easily accessible from the village of Colfosco, on the Passo Gardena mountain pass, with a sma...Read more -
Corvara in Badia, Italy
Hike from Rifugio Pisciadu to Rifugio Franz Kostner via Piz Boè
5.4 mi / 2099.7 ft gainIf you're planning a trip to the Dolomites, you simply must plan a hut-to-hut hike.Last year I did a number of multi-day hikes from hut to hut, and this one definitely has to be one of the most dramatic.I've already shared the first day of the adventure in this post, so today I'm going to share t...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