The five best hiking trails in Italy

Italy is an absolutely beautiful historic city with magnificent architecture, but it also has active volcanoes and winding coastlines. Italy's hiking trails are worth experiencing at any time of the year, and we have compiled the five best hiking trails in Italy for you. Don't miss out!

Sella-Herbetet Traverse

This is a challenging long-distance hiking trip that spans a 20.5-kilometer trail starting and ending in Valnontey. For the unfamiliar, this is a place near Italy that meets with France and Switzerland. During the hike, you will walk through some pristine, beautiful lakes, but the real treat is reaching the center of Gran Paradiso, which stands at 4061 meters tall! This is an ideal place to catch your breath while enjoying the stunning surrounding views. If you are a fan of wildlife, this hiking trip will not disappoint!

Blue Path

Lavaledo Sanfeng Mountain

For those who explore the Dolomites, this is an ideal hiking trip for they enjoy easy hikes on more challenging routes, yet still want to enjoy stunning views. A perfect day hike, you'll climb a lookout revealing the breathtaking Tre Cime peaks, referring to the three peaks found here.
Mount Vesuvius is located on the Apennine Peninsula in Europe and is the largest active volcano in the area, formed by the collision of the Eurasian and African plates. It has a long history of eruptions and famously destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii in 79 AD, making it one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes. The volcano is currently dormant and its last eruption was in 1944. It can be climbed by foot, following a path of volcanic rock to the crater. Handrails are needed during the climb due to the high altitude and strong winds. The summit offers a magnificent view of the crater and the entire climb takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Path of Gods