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Osoppo Fortress and San Rocco Hill

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Osoppo Fortress and San Rocco Hill

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Osoppo Fortress and San Rocco Hill

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Location: Osoppo, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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1. Osoppo Fortress Trail (via CAI 720)

7.22km

02:03

100m

Historic fortress hike through Roman roads and underground tunnels with Tagliamento valley views.

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2. Osoppo Fortress – Osoppo Fortress loop from Osoppo

5.07km

01:29

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Osoppo Fortress – Osoppo Fortress loop from Osoppo

3.57km

01:06

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Mauro Beltramello

March 9, 2024

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The route follows CAI trail marker 720. Starting from the southern entrance of Rivellino Park, you cross it to the northern entrance. Crossing the park, you can already see the summit of Osoppo Hill with the flag flying on the lookout. The climb to the hill begins here, on the northern slope, and at the top of the trail, take the paved road on the left that leads to the fort. After passing the gate, on the right, there is a wide view of the Tagliamento River. On Osoppo Hill, there are many ruins worth visiting, given the strategic importance of the site since Celtic times. These include the roofless church of San Pietro, protected by a semi-cylindrical metal roof, the Savoy powder magazines, the tombs of the Savorgnans, the foundations of a Napoleonic barracks, and even the fossilized footprints of a Hipparion, the ancestor of the horse. The visit continues to the southern edge of the hill, to the Piazzale delle Cupole, where the remains of the artillery batteries are located, which can also be visited inside (a flashlight is recommended). A small path leads to the southern terrace, where the view opens up. Retracing our steps, we reach the square in front of the fort, with a small lake and the Casa del Tamburo (Drum House). On the right, there's another expansive view, this time towards Gemona. From this side of the fortress, we reach the lookout, where the Italian flag flies, the highest point on the hill, offering a 360-degree panorama. To descend from the hill, we retrace our steps and, after recrossing the gate, we leave the comfortable paved road to return to the left, taking trail 720 that descends towards the village. Once we reach the level ground, we keep right to head towards Parco delle Colonie. Here, we haven't found any sign of the trail marker, but by keeping to the south side of the soccer field and easily crossing a two-meter embankment, we reach the dirt road that leads to Colle di S. Rocco. After a right bend, on the left is the access to the steps leading up to the Colle. At a viewpoint overlooking the Tagliamento River, we also find the CAI notebook to sign our visit. Following the trail, keeping right at the first fork and then left at a second, we follow the entire crest of the Colle to the little church of San Rocco, opposite which lies the final few meters of descent. Once we reach the flat again, we keep left to return, through the village, to the starting point.
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Eros

April 1, 2025

Beautiful place to walk and take pictures of some beautiful views.
It is full of tunnels and caves.
Only problem in summer if the grass is a bit high there can be ticks

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Location: Osoppo, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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Osoppo Fortress and San Rocco Hill

1. Osoppo Fortress Trail (via CAI 720)

2. Osoppo Fortress – Osoppo Fortress loop from Osoppo

3. Osoppo Fortress – Osoppo Fortress loop from Osoppo

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