Sardinia

Many islands in the Mediterranean Sea, such as Crete and Mallorca, are great for walking adventures in spring and autumn and Sardinia is definitely one of them. The island is huge and is a perfect combination of rugged mountains and a picture perfect coastline. All across the island you can find exciting trails, both inland and close to the sea. Some follow the cultural heritage and others take you deep into the impressive mountain ranges. As Sardinia is not well-known as a place for hiking, it is sometimes hard to find the right kind of hike. At Bookatrekking.com we did the research for you and made a list with the 5 best hikes you can do on this breathtaking island.

Hikers come to the Dolomites for their raw beauty: jagged limestone peaks glowing pink at sunset, alpine meadows stitched with wildflowers, quiet valleys dotted with mountain huts. It’s hard to believe that these serene landscapes once formed one of the most surreal and hostile battlefields of the First World War. Yet between 1915 and 1917, the Dolomites were not just a natural wonder—they were a war zone. When Italy entered the war on the side of the Allies and declared war on Austria-Hungary in May 1915, the front line cut directly through the Alps. The Dolomites became the stage for what was called the “White War”: soldiers fighting on icy ridges, in vertical cliffs, and on glaciers, at altitudes where the weather often proved deadlier than enemy fire.

Above the Falzarego Pass in the Dolomites stands Monte Lagazuoi (2,835 m). Today it's known for its wide views and hiking trails, but during the First World War it was part of a cold and lonely front line. Deep inside the mountain, soldiers from Italy and Austria-Hungary dug a maze of tunnels and fought a battle where the rock itself became an enemy. Today, this area is also crossed by the famous Alta Via 1, making it a highlight for hikers looking to mix history with adventure.