Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German) is the highest alpine meadow in Europe. This lush, green meadow is located in the Dolomites of Italy. Cabins, rifugios, and hotels dot the landscape. Hiking trails and biking trails run along the hillsides, connecting the small villages. And Sassolungo, with its jagged, rocky peaks, looms over the […]
The ridgeline of Seceda looks almost unreal — a dramatic wall of jagged peaks rising above the green pastures of Val Gardena. It’s one of those views that stops you in your tracks, the kind you’ve seen in photos of the Dolomites and wondered, Is it really that beautiful in person? (Yes. It is.) And […]
We have traveled to the Dolomites twice, spending 12 days exploring alpine lakes, mountain passes, and hiking trails. This guide features the very best things to do in the Dolomites that require minimal or no hiking, based on our personal experiences. It’s no secret that the Dolomites are a great place to go hiking. But […]
The Dolomites are one of the best hiking destinations in Europe. In this guide, we rank the 15 best hikes in the Dolomites, from easy scenic trails to challenging alpine adventures, based on views, difficulty, and our firsthand experience hiking the region. Jagged limestone peaks, knife-edge ridgelines, and turquoise alpine lakes make the Dolomites one […]