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Brestovec historic route

Gorizia, Isonzo Karst and Collio Itineraries and thematic parks
Round trip Scenic Cultural/historical interest Flora

A route suitable for everyone, exploring the Great War trenches immersed in the karst nature, enriched by the reflections offered in the Cannon Gallery

Near Monte San Michele, it is possible to explore the Monte Brestovec Historic Route. The top of the mountain, at 208 meters above sea level, was an observation and control point of the Austro-Hungarian army and became an Italian trench line after the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo. The itinerary, well marked and easy to walk, is designed as a historical-educational loop path to stimulate critical reflection on war, peace, life, and the experience of soldiers at the front. The route starts near the Sports Center of San Michele del Carso and continues along Via Devetaki towards Brestovec. After about half an hour of walking, you will reach the trench line. Beyond it, you will find the Cannoniera, fully visitable, which currently hosts installations with historical information and stories of the life of an Italian soldier and an Austro-Hungarian one. To return to the starting point, you must take the CAI 74 path.

Author's tip

In the autumn months, you can enjoy the characteristic foliage of the Karst.

Difficulty

Easy

Physical fitness

Easy - possible without preparation.

Road type

Tot. km 3.4 km
Asphalt
0.5 km
Dirt road
2.5 km
Path
0.4 km

Highest point

193 m

Lowest point

175 m

Recommended period

Available: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Safety information

Path accessible all year round, pay attention to the weather forecasts

Equipment

An adequate supply of water and food, suitable sportswear, proper mountain footwear, trekking poles, and a light source for visiting the caves are recommended.

Directions

The starting point is set near the parking lot of the Sports Center of San Michele del Carso, in the hamlet of Còtici Inferiore. After getting off your vehicle, continue slightly downhill along Via Devetaki until the intersection, where turn left and continue until you find the first road on the right which, after a few meters, becomes a dirt path. At the last houses, turn left, always following the signs indicating Brestovec. After walking for about half an hour, on your left you reach the Italian trench line, the first stop of the route. Following its path along the northeast ridge, it is possible, after passing a Cold War-era observation post, to take the path that in a few minutes leads to the Monte Brestovec Cannoniera, undoubtedly the most interesting point of the entire route. At the exit, a small clearing on the left offers a spectacular panorama to the southeast, over the karst plateau, while on the right is the CAI 74 path which, in just over half an hour, returns to Còtici Inferiore.

Roadbook

How to get there

From the A4 motorway, take the Redipuglia-Monfalcone west exit and follow the signs for Sagrado/Gorizia along State Road SS305. Upon arrival in Sagrado, turn right onto Provincial Road SP9 towards San Martino del Carso and Monte San Michele. After passing through the village of San Martino, continue straight for 1.5 km until you find on your left the signs for San Michele del Carso and the Monte Brestovec Route. Once in San Michele, continue until you find signs on the right for the Sports Center (Via Devetaki).

Where to park

Parking at Via Devetaki, 37 in San Michele del Carso - 34070 San Michele del Carso

Starting point

San Michele del Carso, sports center

Coordinates

DD 45.880336, 13.562147
DMS 45°52'49.2"N 13°33'43.7"E
UTM 33T 388424 5081757
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Recommended maps

It is advisable to have the Tabacco map 054