FAMILY HIKING

Family hiking is a slow-paced outdoor activity that fosters a deeper connection with nature.

Unlike other sports, hiking allows you to truly appreciate the subtle scents of the forest, the delicate textures of flowers, and the the lovely views that open up. This is especially true when hiking with young children.

To fully embrace the experience, you must adopt their sense of time, respecting their pauses and their fascination with the little things.

a mom hiking in the moutains with her little son

Of course, this will significantly impact your schedule. A planned one-hour hike could easily turn into a four-hour adventure. However, embracing this relaxed pace is where the true joy lies.

Planning extends beyond just accounting for extra time. You also need to consider how you’ll carry your child, as their preferences and abilities change as they grow. For instance, when our son was very young, he could sleep for hours in his stroller. Now, at almost three, he barely tolerates half an hour in the backpack and might hike for an hour or stop after just ten minutes.

That’s all part of the fun! Choosing the right hike can help keep him engaged and turn the experience into a memorable adventure. We’d like to share our favorite hiking trips, highlighting the ones he enjoyed most, and enriching the information with our personal experiences.

This natural, slow-paced approach to hiking is something we also find when climbing, so you might also discover family climbing trips in this section.

Family Hiking: A Part of Our Family Story

Both Tribe Daddy and I have vivid childhood memories of hiking every weekend with our parents, exploring different mountains.

I particularly remember the traditional rituals that accompanied our family hikes, such as soaking our tired feet in a cold mountain creek afterward and enjoying the sweet, chocolatey scent of Nigritella orchids.

Tribe Daddy’s family were avid mountain campers, so their hikes often included nights spent in tents, listening to the thrilling sounds of the night, the soothing rhythm of rain, and enjoying campfire meals.

The vividness of these family memories motivates us to create similar adventures with our own child, continuing a cherished tradition. After all, we are mountain people, living in Trentino.

Family Hiking in Trentino

a dad carrying his son on the backpack for a hiking in Trentino

Many of our hiking choices are undoubtedly influenced by our personal family memories. Val San Nicolò holds a special place in Tribe Daddy’s heart, and we both grew up near Panarotta. Therefore, our favorite family hikes may reflect these preferences, but they will undoubtedly guide you through the stunning landscapes and wonderful, out-of-the-way places in the Trentino mountains.

We’ve created a dedicated section to collect all our posts on family hikes in Trentino, along with a map for easy navigation.

Family Hiking Holidays

dad hiking with his son at the Zingaro Natural Park, Sicily

Hiking is a natural part of our holidays, and we often combine it with other outdoor activities, such as climbing or biking. Although our hiking holiday experiences are not extensive, we will share the most scenic and memorable ones in this dedicated blog section.