Stage that runs along the southern part of the Isonzo front and will lead the hiker to combine memories of war with the beauties of a natural park
A full immersion in the karst landscape offered by this stage which highlights in particular, thanks to the various visitable sites, the side of the Great War defined as “Trench Warfare”. The karst terrain, with its particular geological formation, rich in caves and sinkholes, was particularly favorable for the construction of the complex defensive systems made at the time. There are various points and sites where it will be possible to enter among the remains of these constructions, still at times well visible, without sacrificing also remarkable panoramic points and natural beauties that the Doberdò Lake and Pietrarossa Nature Reserve offers to tourists and hikers in every season.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
In summer, be careful of high temperatures and possible medium-length stretches without shade.
The stage starts from Redipuglia ascending the karst ridge either through the staircase of the Shrine itself or by following the road marked as CAI 77. The route then continues to the Dolina of the XV Bersaglieri and proceeds crossing the remains of the Italian Trincerone and the panoramic summit of Monte Sei Busi. From here, continuing along the dirt road, it goes on to Doberdò del Lago/Doberdob where the monument to the fallen Slovenes is located. Following the road, you reach the Gradina visitor center of the Doberdò and Pietrarossa Lakes Nature Reserve. Then take the CAI 78 trail up to Casa Cadorna and then descend towards the lake to reach the CAI 72 trail and then the CAI 82 which leads towards Monfalcone, first to the Rocca and then to the Great War Thematic Park, the final destination of the stage.
Public transport:
APT Gorizia Bus Lines:
Line G01: Gorizia–Airport–Monfalcone–Grado
Line G03: Gradisca d’Isonzo–San Pier d’Isonzo–San Canzian d’Isonzo–Monfalcone
Line G07: Gorizia–Poggio Terza Armata–Sagrado–Monfalcone
Line G51: Udine–Airport–Monfalcone–Trieste
Departure: parking lot of the Redipuglia Shrine
Arrival: Monfalcone (along the road)
Trekking shoes and clothing, packed food and drinks, flashlight, trekking poles
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.