Photo: Michael Hutter / Unsplash
Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop
- Distance
- ≈ 10 km
- Elevation gain
- ≈ 400 m
- Time
- ≈ 3.5–4 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
The three huge rock towers of the Tre Cime, seen from every side on a loop around their base, past three mountain huts.
The trail
Simplified route line joining the main huts and viewpoints. On the ground, follow the signed trail numbers.
Getting there from Bolzano
About 170 min each way by public transport.
Train · Regional trains via Fortezza (change) · ≈ 120 min
Bolzano → Dobbiaco / Toblach
Bus · Bus 444 (check) · ≈ 50 min
Dobbiaco / Toblach → Rifugio Auronzo
Summer only (check dates)
Lines, times and fares are approximate and change by season. Check the local transport timetable before you go.
What to bring
- Water (huts are pricey)
- Hiking shoes
- Warm layer and rain jacket
- Sunscreen
- Cash for a hut
Best season
Jun to Sep. Late June to late September, when the bus runs (check).
A bit of background
The Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen) are three battlement-like peaks in the Sexten Dolomites, among the best-known mountain groups in the Alps. The area saw heavy fighting in the First World War.
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Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap (trail points). Summary written by Flewaway. Distances, times and prices are estimates.
