Best places: Hiking areas in Italy

Rocky, clifftop outlook accessed by cycling trail or forest hiking paths for mountain & lake views.

11,635-hectare natural park with a visitor center, rock climbing & hiking/cross-country ski trails.

Outdoor pursuits, peaks up to 2,476m, flora, fauna & medieval hilltop towns in scenic national park.

Lush parkland with trails for hiking & skiing, plus mountainside eateries & a visitors center.

Short hiking trails through a scenic forest access these large waterfalls with dramatic cascades.

Hillside terrace on the Swiss/Italian border, with sweeping views over Lake Lugano & the Alps.

Popular, elevated hike in the mountains along the the Amalfi Coast offering dramatic ocean views.

Hilly, 360 sq km reserve with hiking & biking amid ancient beech forests, wildlife & streams.

Storied 17th-century complex with multiple chapels filled with art & frescoes, plus amenities.

Hiking in a river gorge lined with craggy rocks, wildflowers & beech forest home to bears & wolves.

Polished, chalet-style with dining, a gym & a bowling alley, as well as an upscale spa.

👍👍 This place was unreal. The hike from the parking lot was 10-15mins. The water was warm and had cold spots from the tide coming in from sea. No sand on this beach just pebbles. Bring a beach blanket and wear shoes for the hike.

👍👍 Tipico sentiero da percorrere precipitevolissimevolmente in mezz'oretta e lentamente in tre quarti d'ora. Segnalo folla di over 70 e non giovani che si fermano sul sentiero a far le bettoneghe. Scorci incantevoli. Parcheggio a pagamento ma si può trovare anche gratis prima del ponte sulla sinistra....

Dolomites valley with dramatic mountain views, family-friendly hiking trails & cross-country skiing.

Medieval church bell tower rising from a lake, the surviving remains of a reservoir-flooded village.

👍👍 Really amazing. The falls are impressive. The hiking need to be prepared because is not so easy for the length and for the gradient. I suggest to take some water with you because till to the refuge is not possible to found any fountain. Take time to climb till the Deffeys refuge will pay you about t...

Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.

👍👍 One of the prettiest walks in the Italian riviera. If you're sure-footed, you can hop the barrier and scramble down to the coast to go swimming - there are plenty of lovely swimming spots along the entire path!