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Forra del Lupo – World War I Trench

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Forra del Lupo – World War I Trench

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Forra del Lupo – World War I Trench

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Location: Terragnolo, Trentino, Italy

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1. Forra del Lupo WWI Trail (SAT 137)

7.98km

03:26

460m

Historic WWI trail through rock trenches where wind creates haunting wolf-like howls in narrow gorges.

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2. Hiking loop from Serrada

5.27km

02:10

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Folgaria Town Center – Fort Dosso delle Somme WWI loop from Folgaria

25.4km

08:02

890m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Flavio 🥾🚲

November 7, 2024

Stunning route. Great work of man and nature.

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A. 🐺

January 16, 2023

A unique and evocative route, amidst historical relics of the Great War and breathtaking views.

A long and intricate Austro-Hungarian military trench from the First World War rises steeply up the Terragnolo Valley, from Serrada to Forte Dosso delle Somme. In the central section lies the actual Forra del Lupo, a narrow passage between high rock walls with observation posts, slits, rifle and machine gun emplacements, stone steps, and shelters. The Terragnolo Valley was particularly important during the war, especially in the initial stages, as a link from Rovereto to the front line of the Altipiani, for the passage of troops and supplies: hence the need for the long defensive bastion above.

This small canyon was originally called 'Klebostuo' ('Split Rock' in the Cimbrian language); The Austro-Hungarians renamed it "Wolfsschucht" (Wolf's Gorge) because of the howling of the wind, which, channeling through the narrow gorge, produces a sound similar to the howling of a wolf.

The Wolf's Gorge was rediscovered almost by chance only in 2014, after decades of oblivion: a group of enthusiasts recognized the area in vintage photos taken by an Austro-Hungarian officer, Ludwig Fasser, and began organizing its restoration!

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Giuseppe

November 16, 2024

beautiful walk

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Elevation 1,440 m

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Forra del Lupo – World War I Trench

1. Forra del Lupo WWI Trail (SAT 137)

2. Hiking loop from Serrada

3. Folgaria Town Center – Fort Dosso delle Somme WWI loop from Folgaria

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