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    The Seekofel on the border between South Tyrol and the province of Belluno in Italy Photo: Hartmut Wimmer, Outdooractive Climbing

Long-distance hikes in Italy

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Hiking is not limited to day trips and easy paths. Thanks to the good hiking route network, you can go on outdoor adventures lasting several days in Italy. Also, the network of paths in Bella Italia is not limited to national borders. European long-distance hiking trails such as the E1, E5, E7 and E12 extend over several kilometers and lead directly from neighboring countries to Italy.
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The 10 Most Beautiful long-distance hikes in Italy

View from Seescharte, on the right the peak Silberspitze
Long-Distance Hiking
Alpine crossing on E5 – From Oberstdorf to Meran
Premium content Difficulty difficult Multi-stage route
60
173.9 km
36:00 h
8,255 m
8,943 m
The classic alpine crossing: 6-day tour on the route E5 from Oberstdorf to Meran through the beautiful alpine terrain.
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Rifugio Viel dal Pan
Long-Distance Hiking
Dream Path Munich-Venice (whole route)
Premium content Difficulty difficult
1
578.4 km
192:05 h
24,998 m
25,483 m
The over 550 km long "Dream Trail" is one of the most famous long-distance hiking trails in the Alpine region. It connects two European cultural metropolises - Munich and Venice.
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Basilica Santa Chiara Assisi
Long-Distance Hiking · Lazio
St. Francis' Way
Premium content Difficulty difficult
2
543 km
175:00 h
14,861 m
14,944 m
The St. Francis' way leads from Sant'Ellero near Florence to Assisi and then Rome, passing through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.
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Blick über die Altstadt zur Kirche San Francesco
Long-Distance Hiking · Lazio
The Way of St. Benedict
Premium content Difficulty difficult
1
301.5 km
95:00 h
7,749 m
7,861 m
The Benedict path leads from Norcia, the birthplace of the saint, through Umbria and Latium via Subiaco to the mother monastery of the Benedictines: Montecassino.
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Aperol
Long-Distance Hiking
Cinque Terre - in three days from Levanto to Portovenere
Premium content Difficulty moderate Multi-stage route
4
35.3 km
16:00 h
2,450 m
2,450 m
Hiking in the Cinque Terre is world famous. This three-day stage tour takes you through the most beautiful part of the Cinque Terre from Levanto to Portovenere.
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View of Punta Cervina
Long-Distance Hiking
Horseshoe Tour in the Sarntal Alps
Premium content Difficulty difficult Multi-stage route
4
93.9 km
33:39 h
6,022 m
6,022 m
Seventh Hike on the Horseshoe Trail in the Sarntal Alps
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Pragser Wildsee
Long-Distance Hiking · Hochpustertal
Dolomites High Altitude Trail 1
Premium content Difficulty difficult
1
120.6 km
50:00 h
8,235 m
9,335 m
The Dolomites Hiking Trail 1 leads to three panoramic Dolomite passes and, with its well laid-out and optimally signposted hiking routes, is one of the most popular, multi-day mountain tours in the Dolomites.
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Panoramablick von der Schusterplatte
Long-Distance Hiking · Hochpustertal
Under the spell of the Three Peaks
Premium content Difficulty moderate
1
29.8 km
12:00 h
2,285 m
1,845 m
Three-day hike through the heart of the Sesto Dolomites
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Ötztaler Alpen vom Saykogel
Long-Distance Hiking
Alpenüberquerung vom Walchensee zum Iseosee - L1 Variante "L1S"
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-stage route
2
405.7 km
170:00 h
28,200 m
28,800 m
Anspruchsvolle Tour voller landschaftlicher Höhepunkte und überwiegend abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade. In 27 Tagesetappen von Bayern über Tirol und Südtirol in die Lombardei.
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Selvaggio Blu: Trekking vom Feinsten - und vom Härtesten!
Long-Distance Hiking · Italy
Sardinien: Trekking auf dem Selvaggio Blu
recommended route Difficulty difficult
7
59 km
50:00 h
5,000 m
5,000 m
Einzigartige Tour an einer der wildesten Küsten im Mittelmeerraum - gilt als schönstes, aber auch härtestes Trekking Italiens. Lange Abseilstellen, kurze Kletterei, wegloses und rauhes Gelände.
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Valle delle mine by Tobias
June 01, 2023 · Community
When did you do this route? June 01, 2023
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Il Fontanon del Barman by Guido
May 28, 2023 · Community
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JULIANA TRAIL – overall tour by Silvia
May 19, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? April 29, 2023
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Travel Guide Long-distance hikes in Italy