A charming route, immersed in one of the most beautiful views of Italy: this is the Dolomites cycle path.
Along an old railway line, you cycle between Cadore and Dobbiaco, slowly admiring one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Dolomites cycle path it meanders 60 kilometers, taking advantage of the old railway line that passed through here.
For the first 45 kilometers, the route climbs steadily but gently. The last 15 kilometers, which begin at the Cimabanche pass (an alpine pass located at 1.529 meters, between the Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo massif, to the north, and the Cristallo massif, to the south, are uphill.
Walking in reverse, therefore, is much less tiring. Although the section near Dobbiaco is not paved and therefore quite difficult to climb or descend.
What makes the Dolomites cycle path a special route is precisely the fact that it follows the old railway line which – until the 1960s – linked Dobbiaco to Calalzo di Cadore.
Built for World War II
Initially built to bring troops and supplies to the front during World War II, was then destined for civil use and also used by 7 thousand people per day during the Cortina Winter Olympics de 1956.
Opened at times between 2003 and 2009, the Dolomites cycle path takes advantage of the railway area and maintains the original bridges and tunnels.
Although most people choose to follow it in reverse, the itinerary starts at Cadore Lake and – accompanied by the view of the Mount Antelao – crosses a valley full of villages, starting with the splendid Pieve di Cadore, in the province of Belluno, Veneto region.
You pass by San Vito di Cadore, cycle along the Boite valley, touch Cortina d'Ampezzo and cross the Cimabanche hill to reach Dobbiaco, “protected” by the three peaks of Lavaredo.
Immersed in a unique landscape, which combines history and nature and which every pedal lover should visit once in their life.
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