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7 Breathtaking Places to Hike In Italy

By Dinesh Singh @travellerpath

A tour of Europe is a good idea if you want to enjoy Nature’s beauty at a more sedate pace. Italy should be one of the places that you tour. It has amazing places that you can see as you hike. The treks are ideal for the adventurous individuals, those looking for quiet and peace and even the history enthusiasts. The best part about Italy’s trails is that most are accessible all through the year.

7 Breathtaking Places to Hike In Italy

The Dolomite: The Dolomites are a World Heritage Site and are located in the Italian Alps. There are a few picks within the Dolomites, several regional parks and one National park. There are even mountain restaurants that usually cater to the skiing fanatics during winter. The Dolomites are a great place to hike. When you reach the top, you will be rewarded with beautiful views for miles. One of the trails you can use to hike up the Dolomites Mountains is the Viel den Pan Path.

The Dolomite

Tuscany: Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places in Italy and there is so much to see. You can take hiking tours throughout the entire region. One of the places you should try to experience is the Hills of Florentine. When you hike, you will be able to see the views of the City, Historical Castles and Towns, Woods and even Churches. One of the major hiking trails you can use is the Anello Del Rinasciento trail.

tuscany-sunrise

Cinque Terre: Cinque Terre is one of the better known hiking areas of Italy that is found within the Italian Riviera. You could hike through terraces that are inbuilt within the hillsides and be rewarded with spectacular views. The whole area is a world Heritage site, so you should not be disappointed.

Walking trails differ in terms of difficulty and you can tackle the ones you feel you can handle.

Stromboli Volcano Sicily: What better way to challenge your hiking skills than to climb a volcanic mountain. Stromboli is a great place to visit. You should however hike up the mountain as part of a tour, and not alone. Once you have experienced the taste of what volcanic activity looks like, a descent to the Island of Lipari will allow you to rest awhile by the beautiful beaches before you hike somewhere else.

Stromboli Volcano Sicily

The Amalfi Coast: No hiking tour of Italy should exclude the Amalfi Coast. The hike can be done under 3 hours and has plenty of sub trails that enable you to get more intimate taste of Amalfi. When hiking within the area, ensure that it is either early morning or evening to avoid sun. A map or tour guide will not hurt either.

Torino, Italian Alp: Torino is a great place for hiking for both amateurs and experienced hikers alike. Plenty of hiking trails exist within the region and offer spectacular views of the surrounding areas. One of the trails that you can use is the Sentiero Del Re hiking trail.

Lake Como:Hiking trails around the Lake Como are also a great for you to hike when you are in Italy. You will be able to get a taste of life by the lakeside by walking through them. One of the more interesting trails that you should try out is the Greenway trail.

Lake Como

Therefore, when seeking that Turkey Visa to get a taste of both Europe and Asia, spare a though to Italy, and its marvelous hiking trails.


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