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Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail

Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail — the trail guide

The Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail is a 176.4 km trek in Italy, typically walked in 9+ days, with 10921 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (62 m of gain per km, topping out at 2609 m).

The Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail explores the geological wonders that earned UNESCO status. The route passes through different rock formations, fossil sites, and landscapes that tell the story of ancient tropical reefs now thrust into the sky. Information panels along the way explain the region's remarkable 280-million-year history.

Quick facts

Distance176.4 km
Total ascent10921 m
Typical duration9+ days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness62 m gain per km
High point2609 m
CountryItaly
RegionItaly

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 1221 m · high point 2609 m · 10921 m total ascent over 176.4 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 1550 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-8°39 mm
Feb-6°56 mm
Mar-4°65 mm
Apr-1°93 mm
May13°171 mm
Jun18°142 mm
Jul21°10°124 mm
Aug20°10°136 mm
Sep15°112 mm
Oct11°112 mm
Nov-2°97 mm
Dec-6°65 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail?

The Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail is 176.4 km, and most hikers complete it in 9+ days. Total elevation gain is 10921 m.

How difficult is the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 62 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 2609 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail?

In Italy. The route starts near 46.366, 11.407 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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