Hiking tips in Trentino and some important rules – let’s start this adventure!
Trentino is a well-known hiking paradise. The extensive network of paths includes easy walking paths, as well as demanding mountain tours also for hikers with dogs.
First of all, we would like to gently remind you that dogs must be kept on a lead also outside the villages of Trentino.
Caution is highly recommended when walking past cows with calves. Cows are usually peaceful animals but if they have calves they will feel threatened by dogs, especially when dogs run free and bark at them. As dangerous and unpredictable situations could occur in these circumstances, we recommend dropping the lead so your dog can escape from the bulky animals. In the meantime you can think about your own safety. If you kept your dog on a lead in such situations, the cow would attack both of you.
Dog excrements left in nature are a threat to the local flora and fauna and an unpleasant experience for other hikers and farmers who must dispose of the contaminated hay and cannot use it to feed their animals any more. In Trentino it is mandatory to collect the excrements of your four-legged friend in a plastic bag and dispose of it in a rubbish bin. If you show respect to other hikers and farmers by collecting the excrements of your dog, the locals will give you and your dog a warm welcome.
Even if water courses flow on almost all hiking paths, we highly recommend taking water for you and your dog and a muzzle with you. On means of public transport it is mandatory for dogs to wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead. All of the hikes described on our website include useful information on the length, difference in altitude and difficulty level of the excursions. We wish you an unforgettable stay in Trentino's mountains!
