Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Walk

The Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Walk explores the dramatic karst landscape, gorges and forests of the Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi, the wildest and least-touristed corner of the Veneto Dolomites, near the historic town of Feltre in Belluno Province. The route covers around 14km with roughly 800m of cumulative ascent over five to six hours, following marked CAI trails that climb from valley forest into open limestone uplands. Trailheads are reached by car from Feltre, itself well connected by rail and bus, with several park entrances and visitor points around its perimeter. The park protects a remarkably rich landscape of deep ravines, seasonal waterfalls, beech and conifer woodland and high karst pastures riddled with sinkholes and caves, and its remoteness shelters abundant wildlife including golden eagles, chamois, roe deer and marmots. Surfaces range from shaded forest path and rooty woodland track to rocky upland trail and scree on the higher sections; parts of the route are steep and exposure increases toward the ridgelines, so sure footing and proper boots are needed. Because the park is deliberately undeveloped, refuges and water sources are sparser than in the busier northern Dolomites, so walkers should carry sufficient water and food and check trail conditions before setting out. Landmarks include the park's dramatic gorges and waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints over the Piave valley, and the well-preserved medieval town of Feltre with its Renaissance architecture as a base. The Val Canzoi and the Piazza del Vescovo area are common starting points. With far fewer visitors than Cortina, the park offers solitude and a strong sense of wild nature, though that same remoteness means walkers should be self-sufficient and prepared for changeable mountain weather. The seasonal park visitor centres provide route information and maps.