An itinerary featuring spectacular views that takes you back into the heart of the Natisone Valleys to the mountain that symbolises this area, the Matajur.
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Fifth stage of the Kobarid (Caporetto)–Cividale del Friuli/Čedad loop, a pleasant nature excursion through the Natisone/Nadiške doline Valleys and Mount Matajur.
difficult
Distance 15.8 km
Duration8:00 h
Ascent1,500 m
Descent340 m
Highest point1,638 m
Lowest point167 m
A stage focused on natural beauties leading through the Natisone Valleys, entering a fascinating territory of woods, mountains, and the splendid waters of the Natisone River which quietly preserve the memory of one of the crucial moments of the First World War. The highest peak of the area, Mount Matajur (1642 m), is seen as a symbol between Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Slovenia. Although no visible traces remain, historically this area is remembered for the action of the young lieutenant Erwin Rommel, who between October 24 and 26, 1917, moved from Tolmin and reached first Kolovrat/Colovrat and then Matajur, contributing to the success of the Austro-German plan that led to the Caporetto Retreat.
Author
PromoTurismoFVG Storia
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,638 m
Lowest point
167 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Show elevation profile
Rest stops
Gubana della Nonna
Safety information
In winter, the ascent is recommended only for experienced people due to the probable presence of snow and ice (possible also from late October to late April).
Public transport
Bus:
SAF lines 310, 311, 312: Cividale del Friuli–San Pietro al Natisone (different routes)
Get Timetable to destination
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K-C5 San Pietro al Natisone/Špiètar - Matajur
Parking
Departure: San Pietro al Natisone municipal parking and sports field
Arrival: Pelizzo Refuge parking
Coordinates
DD
46.127179, 13.485242
DMS
46°07'37.8"N 13°29'06.9"E
UTM
33T 382978 5109293
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Trekking shoes and clothing, packed food and drinks, flashlight, trekking poles
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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