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Cogollo Del Cengio

Torrione di Pedescala

Cogollo Del Cengio

Torrione di Pedescala

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Torrione di Pedescala

Cycling

4.9

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Hiking

5.0

(16)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Mountain biking

5.0

(4)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Location: Cogollo Del Cengio, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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Giuseppe PICCIOLI

June 29, 2024

Cycling

It is named Torrione di Pedescala and is of Lombard origin. It is located on the Valdastico cycle path at the end of a short climb.

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Marilena Nicolato 🏞️

October 31, 2023

Hiking

the Torrione, located on the orographic left of the Astico, dating back to the Middle Ages and perhaps built on Roman foundations, had the function of an outpost and signal tower, because it was placed in visual correspondence with the castle of Velo d'Astico.

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April 20, 2025

Hiking

The Torrione di Pedescala, in medieval times but perhaps already in Roman times, was the military observation outpost on the upper Val d'Astico, which has always been a gateway for Germanic and barbarian populations to the plain. It had a direct visual connection with the castle of Velo, further down the valley, of which a tower and 10 metres of walls survive today; the latter was in turn visible from the castle of Cogollo, at the mouth of the valley, which has now completely disappeared: this system allowed for the sighting and reporting of any invasion dangers well in advance.

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#1.

Astico River Trail – Torrione di Pedescala loop from Schio

45.6km

02:58

510m

510m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.0

(3)

216

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#2.

Astico River Trail – Vezzena Pass loop from Piovene Rocchette

103km

07:12

1,790m

1,790m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(22)

203

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#3.

Astico River Trail – Bridge over the Astico loop from Piovene Rocchette

56.1km

03:59

990m

990m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Elevation 410 m

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Location: Cogollo Del Cengio, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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