The Wolf Gorge trail
The “Forra del Lupo" is a long ridge of the Austro-Hungarian trenches of the First World War, situated on the border between Terragnolo and Folgaria. Here the emotions of the time moving with the quiet of nature and the beauty of incredible landscapes. This trench was brought to light only in 2014 thanks to the paintings of Albin Egger and photos of the officer's war Austro-Hungarian Ludwig Fasser. Today the path of the Gorge of the Wolf, “Wolfsschluch” as the Austro-Hungarians called him, is practicable in security, and is dug between high rock walls, is made of railways, observers and caves overlooking cliffs and steep slopes facing the Pasubio, on high orographic side behind the Terragnolo valley.
The main attraction of the route is the narrow passage through the “Forra del Lupo" which gives its name to the circuit. The “Forra del Lupo" was a front-line trench, manned in 1915, at the outbreak of Fisrt World War, by Standschϋtzen from Folgaria. Downstream in Terragnolo Italian troops are stationed.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.Roadbook
Public transport
For more information consult Trentino Trasporti.
Directions
From the motorway exit Rovereto Nord, entering into the city center in Rovereto, until arriving in Rosmini Square. From here take direction Noriglio/Terragnolo and climb along Via dei Colli (SP 2). Take SP 138 / SP138 indicating Terragnolo.Parking
It is possible to park in Zencheri.Coordinates
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Equipment
Hiking boots or trekking shoes, clothing suitable for the season.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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