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Cima Dodici Summit

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Cima Dodici Summit

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Cima Dodici Summit

Recommended by 60 hikers out of 62

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Asiago, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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1. Cima Dodici Summit Trail via Historic WWI Route

6.65km

02:41

340m

350m

Historic WWI trail to Asiago Plateau's highest peak with trenches, gun positions, and Dolomites views.

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2. Sentiero alpinistico del Vallon delle Trappole to Cima Dodici Summit

11.7km

07:38

1,580m

Alpine climb through dramatic gorges to Veneto's highest peak with sweeping Dolomites views.

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3. Bivio Italia (WWI) – Cima Dodici Summit loop from Pràe

14.9km

05:31

700m

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

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A. 🐺

March 24, 2023

Cima Dodici (also known as Cima XII), between Portule and Ortigara, is the highest peak on the Asiago Plateau, as well as in the entire province of Vicenza: 2,336 meters. It is divided between Veneto and Trentino, hence the two crosses on the summit: a wooden one in Veneto and a metal one in Trentino.

On the Plateau, more in the past than today, this peak was also called 'Ferrozzo' (an Italianization of the Cimbrian 'Freyjoch', meaning 'Yoke of Freya'), because the Cimbrians dedicated it to the Germanic goddess Freya. The toponym 'Cima Dodici', which is now the most widespread and official, was given to it by the inhabitants of Borgo Valsugana: in fact, at certain times of the year, it casts shadow over the town at precisely 12 o'clock. Together with the nearby Cima Undici and Cima Dieci (which similarly indicate the time based on the position of the sun behind them), it forms a sort of 'natural sundial'. It is precisely for this reason that the three peaks are often written on maps and texts as XII, XI, X... like on a clock!

A long and challenging road, through a striking and rugged karst landscape, especially in the final stretch where you climb the rocks: at the top, a breathtaking 360° view, with the sheer drop of the Valsugana beneath your feet!

it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cima_XII

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Matteo

June 17, 2024

The route from Malga Galmarara is feasible. Some points are more difficult and you need to be careful, but it is a very pleasant excursion, especially in good weather. Unfortunately, when I reached the top, I found fog so I was unable to photograph the Valsugana village, but it was a difficult and sweaty experience. 👍

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Matteo 🇮🇹🥾🦁

August 30, 2025

Starting from Malga Galmarara, at a good pace, you can reach the summit in about 2 hours and 10 minutes. The route presents no real difficulties, except for the last, rather steep section and a descent where you need to be careful to avoid slipping on the rocks.
There are two summit books where you can leave a message.

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Elevation 2,330 m

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Location: Asiago, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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Cima Dodici Summit

1. Cima Dodici Summit Trail via Historic WWI Route

2. Sentiero alpinistico del Vallon delle Trappole to Cima Dodici Summit

3. Bivio Italia (WWI) – Cima Dodici Summit loop from Pràe

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