12IT Monfalcone/Tržič‒Malchina/Mavhinje
Stage rich in historical evidence and strong symbolic value that leads the hiker to pass from the Isonzo front never crossed by the Italians to the Austro-Hungarian defensive lines.
A walk along the Slovenian border, immersed in the beauties of the karst environment that allows tourists and hikers to clearly see the remains of what was the border line of the Isonzo front. This front line, despite numerous attempts, was never crossed by Italian troops during the entire period of the First World War. Important points such as Monte Ermada/Grmada and Monte Cocco/Piciganšče also open up on the current Italian territory a wide glimpse of what were the Austro-Hungarian defensive structures for the city of Trieste/Trst, as well as a breathtaking view that almost entirely embraces this part of the territory stretching from the plain to the sea.
Technical information
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Difficulty
DifficultHiking difficulty
T2Hiking trail - sometimes steep or narrow. Danger of falling cannot be ruled out. Basic surefootedness and orientation skills are an advantage.
Physical fitness
Very demanding - very good fitness and previous training are essential.
Road type
Highest point
321 m
Lowest point
3 m
Recommended period
Safety information
In summer be careful of high temperatures and possible medium-length stretches without shade.
In winter, possible days of cold and strong wind.
Equipment
Trekking shoes and clothing, packed food and drinks, flashlight, trekking poles
Directions
The stage starts from the Great War Theme Park in Monfalcone following the CAI 81 trail towards Pietrarossa Lake/Prelosno jezero. Then proceed to the junction with the CAI 78 trail and then right to the CAI 72 trail towards Jamiano/Jamlje. Continue then towards Comarie/Komarji. A few meters from the Slovenian border, the CAI 79 trail branches off leading to Mount Flondar, where the Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo took place, and continue towards Medeazza/Medja vas. Then take the CAI 3 trail which leads to the Austro-Hungarian defensive structures around Monte Ermada. Following some detours on the CAI 3a trail you reach the summit of Monte Cocco while continuing on CAI 3 along the Slovenian border you cross the CAI 8 trail which leads to the panoramic summit of Ermada, home of the homonymous Open-Air Museum, and then descends to the village of Ceroglie/Cerovlje and finally Malchina.
Roadbook
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Public transport
Connections to and from Monfalcone:
APT Gorizia Bus Lines:
Line G01: Gorizia–Airport–Monfalcone–Grado
Line G03: Gradisca d’Isonzo–San Pier d’Isonzo–San Canzian d’Isonzo–Monfalcone
Line G06: Gorizia–Iamiano–MonfalconeLine G07: Gorizia–Poggio Terza Armata–Sagrado–Monfalcone
Line G08: Gorizia–San Michele del Carso–Doberdò del Lago–Monfalcone
Line G21: Grado–Fossalon–Staranzano–Monfalcone–Trieste
Line G26: Grado–Cervignano del Friuli–Fiumicello–Monfalcone
Line G51: Udine–Airport–Monfalcone–Trieste
Line G55: Cervignano del Friuli–Monfalcone Shipyards
Monfalcone Railway Station: Line 510
Connections to and from Malchina:
Line 43 (Trieste Trasporti) change to line 44 for Trieste city center.
Where to park
Departure: Monfalcone (along the road)
Arrival: Malchina Square
Starting point
Monfalcone, Great War theme park
Arrival point
Malchina