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Hiking in Venice

Venice Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Where to walk in Venice — from easy half-days to serious treks, with honest difficulty grades.

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Venice has 10+ hiking trails covered in this guide, led by Venice Island Walking Circuit, Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei) — Monte Venda Summit and Euganean Hills — Arquà Petrarca Village Loop. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

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Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

  1. 1

    Venice Island Walking Circuit

    12 km loop3-4 hoursFlat (sea level throughout)

  2. 2

    Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei) — Monte Venda Summit

    8 km round trip3 hours600m / 1,968 ft (highest point 601m)

  3. 3

    Euganean Hills — Arquà Petrarca Village Loop

    5 km loop2 hours200m / 656 ft

  4. 4

    Lido di Venezia Cycling and Walking Trail

    8 km (Gran Viale to Alberoni, one way)2 hours walking / 45 min cyclingFlat

  5. 5

    Dolomites — Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop

    10 km loop3.5-4.5 hours600m / 1,969 ft

  6. 6

    Montello Sentiero della Memoria

    9 km loop3 hours250m / 820 ft

  7. 7

    Torcello Island Walk

    3 km loop1.5-2 hoursFlat

  8. 8

    Riviera del Brenta — Canal Cycle/Walk

    25 km one-way (Dolo to Venice); also shorter 10 km sections6-8 hours walking (2.5 hr by bike)Flat

  9. 9

    Asiago Plateau — Alta Via 1 Section

    12 km (day section)4-5 hours400m / 1,312 ft

  10. 10

    Prosecco Hills UNESCO Walk (Valdobbiadene)

    7 km loop2.5 hours300m / 984 ft

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

Easy

Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.

Moderate

Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.

Hard

Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.

Expert

Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.

Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.

High

Sudden weather changes — always carry rain gear and warm layers.

Medium

Wildlife encounters — make noise on the trail and store food properly.

Medium

Trail conditions can deteriorate after rain — check recent reports before setting out.

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