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Most people who visit the the Dolomites hike Tre Cime, but there's an unpopular hike you must add to your itinerary called Cadini di Misurina. Cadini di Misurina has beautiful views throughout the hike. At the end you arrive at a very narrow viewpoint where you can get up close with these magnificent peaks that remind the mountains of Mordor in Lord of the Rings.
The starting point of the Cadini di Misurina hike is called Rifugio Auronzo, just like the Tre Cime di Lavaredo hike.
Since it is a national park, you'll need to pay 30 Euro per car, at the entrance. Remember: Bring cash because they do not accept credit cards.
The park is open between 7 AM - 7 PM.
Rifugio Auronzo. If you see everyone walking to the left you're going to want to walk in the opposite directions since Cadini di Misurina is less known and most are walking towards Tre Cime. The pathway starts from the parking lot.
The little hut at Rifugio Auronzo has bathrooms that cost 1 Euro. A little warning, the bathrooms are literally a hole in the ground (just like the bathrooms in Asia)
The hike is about 4km.
It takes about 1.5 - 2 hours.
The total incline is around 112 meters.
Some will say easy and some will say moderate. I would say it is moderate due to the slippery gravel road at times. People will warn you that this hike is not recommended for those who have a fear of heights, it is VERY VERY TURE!
Before I tell you what we experienced during this hike, let me give you a little back story. Dan was recovering from his surgeries & we were both just getting back in shape. We were still in the beginner's phase of hiking. Also, I want to note that both of us DO NOT have a fear of heights!
We started the hike whilst enjoying the views of the mountains all around. Eventually, you'll reach a part where the path splits. Since it's a loop hike you're supposed to go on the left path, returning from the right path. We went to the left until we got to this beautiful spot in the photo. At this spot, we relaxed & enjoyed the view. Gotta take in all the smells!! When we got up to continue the hike we noticed that the path ahead looked a little unsafe. There is a sheer drop with nowhere to hold unto (This is where hiking gear could really help). We started walking but something I never felt before, took hold of me, FEAR. I felt unsafe and alerted Dan to stop moving forwards.
Usually, you'll see me sitting on the edge of a cliff & hear Dan yell at me that it's dangerous but this time Dan was a little more fearless.