Go hiking. One of the best ways to experience the Dolomites is from a hiking trail. We cover the best hikes in the Dolomites later in this guide.

Ride the Cable Car to Cima Tofana. From the mountain station, you have 360° views of the Dolomites. In our opinion, it’s even better than the more popular Marmolada.

Marmolada. Ride the cable car to the top of Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites.

Drive the Mountain Passes. There is a long list of scenic mountain passes to drive in the Dolomites. Our favorites are Passo Pordoi, the Sella Pass, Passo Giau, and the Sella Pass.

Visit the Lovely Lakes. There are a handful of beautiful lakes you can visit, including Lago di Braies, Lago Federa, Lago di Misurina, and Lago di Carezza.

Seceda. Ride the cable car to Seceda for one of the most iconic views in the Dolomites.

Dine in a Rifugio. To hike to mountain hut, have a meal, all while gazing out across some the most magnificent landscapes in Europe, is a must-have experience in the Dolomites.

Ride the Cable Car to Lagazuoi. From Falzarego Pass, ride the cable car to Lagazuoi, enjoy the view, and you can even hike back down to the pass.

Visit Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm). This is the highest alpine meadow in Europe and a great place to go hiking and mountain biking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Visit Val di Funes. Val di Funes is one of the most picturesque areas of the Dolomites. From these green rolling hills, you get a jaw-dropping view of the Odle/Geisler Group and Santa Maddalena Church.

Go skiing. In the winter months, the Dolomites are a fantastic place in Europe to go skiing.

Seceda. Seceda is a famous viewpoint in the Dolomites and it’s just a short hike to get here, since a cable car whisks you high into the mountains, eliminating what would be a massive climb.

Cinque Torri. The Cinque Torri is one of the most recognizable rock formations in the Dolomites. It’s also a very short hike and perfect for all ages and ability levels.

Cinque Torri + Rifugios Averau and Nuvolau. Hike the Cinque Torri and add on rifugios Averau and Nuvolau for one of the best all-around hiking experiences in the Dolomites.

Croda da Lago Circuit. This hike loops around the Croda da Lago mountain group. On the way, you will visit the lovely Lago Federa and climb up to Forcella Ambrizzola and Forcella Rossa for more panoramic views of the Dolomites.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The triple peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo are the symbol of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this hike, walk the loop around the peaks…it’s an essential hike in the Dolomites.

Cadini di Misurina. The main reason for doing this hike is to reach the viewpoint of the Cadini di Misurina but you also get a very unique view of Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

Lago di Sorapis. Lago di Sorapis attracts hundreds of hikers every day in the summer. It’s a beautiful lake but be prepared for big crowds. For the best experience, add on the trail to Forcella Marcuoira to venture high in the mountains and get a unique view of Lago di Sorapis.

Puez-Odle Altopiano. With jaw-dropping views of the Dolomites, fields of wildflowers, and some of the best alpine views in Italy, this is our favorite hike in the Dolomites.

Piz Boè. Piz Boè is considered to be one of the easiest summits over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) in the Dolomites. From the peak, you have 360° views over the Dolomites that will take your breath away.

Adolf Munkel Weg. The Adolf Munkel Weg runs along the base of the Odle/Geisler mountain group in Val di Funes. On this walk, the views are very nice but having lunch at one of mountain huts is the highlight of the experience.