HomeTrailsAlta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Sentiero degli Dei

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Sentiero degli Dei

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 Sentiero degli Dei
Distance 115 mi185 km 3.3 mi5 km
Elevation gain 26,483 ft8,072 m 1,627 ft496 m
Typical duration 10 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from May to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Sentiero degli Dei: which should you hike?

At 115 mi185 km, Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 is the longer route — roughly 112 mi180 km more than Sentiero degli Dei (3.3 mi5 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Sentiero degli Dei is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.