Hiking in the Western Dolomites, getting lost in the marble peaks

While hiking in the northern part of Puez-Geisler National Park in the western Dolomites of Italy, I got lost more than once. Sometimes I found myself in the wrong direction and walked back to the right path, while others just went with the flow. The reason was that Google maps were not enough when hiking in the mountains. The hiking map I got from the hotel only had Italian markings, while the map and signboards at the starting point of the hike, Zannes, were in both German and Italian. However, we couldn't find our destination, Rifugio della odle. There was a sign nearby marking Trail 6, but the map at hand marked Trail 33. We were at a loss and took Trail 33, which ended up in Malga Gampen. Fortunately, the scenery along the way was nice, and we stayed in Santa Magdalena after coming down the mountain. This small town at the foot of the Marble Mountain is not large. The Chiesetta di San Giovanni in Ranui is a must-visit place. Personally, I don’t think it’s necessary to spend 3 euros to enter the church. The view from the observation deck beside the highway is better. #Overseas Travel #Italy #Hiking