Features

Alpine

Beautiful views

Historic landmarks

Gorgeous nature

Characteristics

The mountain plateau of Monte Piano was a fiercely contested region in the First World War. The north summit was occupied by the Austrians and the south summit by the Italians. On numerous, partly well-preserved and lovingly restored paths (historical circular route) you can get an idea of the acts of war at that time. One of the most popular short ferratas is the Hauptmann Bilgeri climb below the Monte Piano summit.

Arrival

From the north: via Lienz or Brixen to Toblach. Turn south there and on the SS 51 to the Ghf. Dreizinnenblick shortly before the Dürrensee.

From the south: via Vittorio-Veneto to Cortina d'Ampezzo and further to Schluderbach, there right to the Ghf. Dreizinnenblick.

Approach

From the parking lot a bit on the gravel path towards Rienztal, then turn right on path no. 6. Over the gravel river bed to the foot of Monte Piano and in countless serpentines (exposed spots secured) upwards. Above a paragraph with memorial crosses is the junction to the Hauptmann-Bilgeri-Steig.

Exit

From the summit of Monte Piano on path 3 across the green plateau to the summit of Monte Piana (numerous trenches and tombs on the plateau). Before the summit, turn right onto path 6a (junction Heeresbergführersteig) and climb down the valley via the so-called tourist path in numerous hairpin bends. Continue on path 6a until you meet the approach path again.

Interesting facts

There are numerous other mini-ferratas on Monte Piano (mostly under the edge of the terrain following the old war ridges). The most difficult is the Heeresbergführersteig (Pionierweg), to which you branch off just before the Monte Piana summit (board and red dot marking). However, the ascent requires alpine experience and a sense of the right way!

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