The Dolomites are a stunning section of the Alps in the north east of Italy and where some of the most famous rock formations can be found. The area is a world natural heritage site, so a highly rated part of the Alps.

There are beautiful villages, crystal clear mountains lakes and absolutely delicious food to be discovered here. In the summer it offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, climbing and biking and in winter you can find the perfect slope or ski tour here.

But the best time of year in the Dolomites is autumn. When the woods turn orange, the skies are clear blue and the hiking routes go quiet is the best time for a visit to this stunning region. And we found just the hikes to make the best of your time in this area.

Lago di Braies – Kuehwiesenkopf – Grünwaldalm – Lago di Braies

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
5.5 hours
Distance
13.8 km
Ascent
905 m
Difficulty
2

Lago Antorno – Tre Cime – Forcola de le Col de Medo – Lago Antorno

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
6.5 hours
Distance
18.1 km
Ascent
900 m
Difficulty
3

Tre Croci – Lago Sorapis – Forcolla Marcuoira – Tre Croci

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
5.5 hours
Distance
7.9 km
Ascent
790 m
Difficulty
4

Malga Ra Stua – Lago Gran de Fosses – Seekofel hut – Malga Ra Stua

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
6 hours
Distance
16.5 km
Ascent
800 m
Difficulty
2

Punte de Rocurto – Lago Federa – Cinque Torri – Punte de Rocurto

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
7 hours
Distance
17.9 km
Ascent
960 m
Difficulty
2

Plätzwiese – Knollkopf (2179m) – Plätzwiese

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
2.5 hours
Distance
5.8 km
Ascent
235 m
Difficulty
2

Monte Elmo – Helm (2434m) – Hornischegg (2550m) – Drei Zinne Gondola

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Starts at
Ends at
Drei Zinne Gondola top station
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
2.5 hours
Distance
7.1 km
Ascent
573 m
Difficulty
2

Monte Elmo – Lärchenhütte – Moos

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Starts at
Ends at
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
2.2 hours
Distance
6.7 km
Ascent
0 m
Difficulty
1

Moos – Monte Elmo – Helm (2434m) – Hornischegg (2550m) – Moos

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
8 hours
Distance
24 km
Ascent
1333 m
Difficulty
2

Fischleinboden – Drei Zinnen Hütte ( 2405m) – Paternsattel (2454m) – Büllele Joch (2522m) – Fischleinboden

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
8 hours
Distance
21.0 km
Ascent
1490 m
Difficulty
2

Pragser Wildsee – Maurer Kopf (2567m) – Hochalpenkopf (2542m) – Pragser Wildsee

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
7 hours
Distance
18.8 km
Ascent
1348 m
Difficulty
2

Moos – Talschlusshütte – Sexten – Moos

Time of year
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
4 hours
Distance
13.5 km
Ascent
275 m
Difficulty
1
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