The three peaks are named Cima Piccola, Cima Grande, and Cima Ovest.
The Cima Grande peak was first ascended by Paul Grohmann in 1869.
The area served as a front line during World War I, and remnants of tunnels and trenches remain visible.
The park's geology features significant deposits of Sciliar dolomite, formed from ancient coral reefs.
It is a transboundary park, bordering the Parco Naturale Dolomiti d'Ampezzo to the south.
The park is recognized as an Important Bird Area due to its population of wallcreepers and alpine choughs.
Parco Naturale Tre Cime is a protected area in the Dolomites, renowned for the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, three distinct battlement-like peaks. The park covers approximately 11,635 hectares and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites site. It features extensive hiking networks, including the loop trail around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and high-alpine rock climbing routes. The visitor center in Dobbiaco provides educational displays on the park's geology, flora, and fauna. The terrain consists of jagged limestone formations, scree slopes, and alpine pastures. It serves as a sanctuary for diverse alpine wildlife, including marmots, golden eagles, and chamois. The area is highly regulated to preserve its fragile high-altitude ecosystems.
The trail section offering a direct profile view of the northern faces of the three peaks.
Pack multiple layers of clothing as alpine weather conditions change rapidly.
Bring high-quality binoculars for spotting wildlife on the distant scree slopes.
Start your hike early to secure parking and avoid peak midday crowds.
Attempting high-altitude climbs without proper mountaineering equipment or local weather updates.
Mountain access roads are subject to winter closures due to snow; visitor centers may close seasonally during off-peak shoulder months.
Stay strictly on marked trails to protect endemic vegetation, and pack out all waste.
