Trail of Great Trees to Rifugio Cesare Battisti (via Trail 120)

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Trail of Great Trees to Rifugio Cesare Battisti (via Trail 120)

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Trail of Great Trees to Rifugio Cesare Battisti (via Trail 120)

05:13

17.2km

520m

Hiking

Historic WWI trenches and ancient forest cathedral lead to a rifugio in the Piccole Dolomiti.

Last updated: September 15, 2025

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.93 km for 169 m

After 9.68 km for 169 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.14 km

Ruins

3.19 km

Panoramic Pond

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Suggestive lake along the way!

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7.52 km

Sarantonio Trench (Great War)

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Long, remarkable and restored Italian trench from the Great War: it climbs zigzagging from the Sarantonio lake (it is in fact also identified as the 'Sarantonio Trench') until it crosses …

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9.79 km

Trail of the Great Trees

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A wonderful path completely surrounded by greenery.

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11.2 km

Trail of the Great Trees

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Wonderful hiking trail at the foot of the small Dolomites

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17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.77 km

1.76 km

722 m

274 m

Surfaces

8.24 km

6.69 km

1.77 km

512 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

14°C

6°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 27, 2026,Vicentino | Anello "Sentiero dei Grandi Alberi" Trek

A very beautiful route suitable for everyone, with a minimum of training. Beautiful views of the peaks of the Piccole Dolomiti, as well as glimpses through the woods onto wide clearings where well-restored mountain huts are found, and these large solitary trees that tower into the sky.
A mix of sights, colors, and panoramas that is very rewarding.

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January 13, 2023,Sentiero dei Grandi Alberi: un viaggio nella natura fino al Rifugio Battisti + ( VIDEO YOUTUBE)

Thanks for sending it back. I now have all the information I need to prepare a precise and accurate post.

Here's the data optimized for Komoot, based on your route.

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Sentiero dei Grandi Alberi: a journey through nature to the Battisti Refuge

Trekking in Recoaro Mille: on the trail of the giants of the Vicenza Prealps

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October 14, 2023,Sentiero dei Grandi Alberi 🌲 🌳 🌴 - laghetti 🌅

Path of the Big Trees fast version starting from Recoaro 1000, very beautiful route through the woods and you can see various lakes. Route suitable for everyone and suitable for when you have little time available.

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April 20, 2025,SENTIERO DEI GRANDI ALBERI – Rifugio Cesare Battisti giro ad anello con partenza da Campodalbero

Departure from the artificial lake parking lot towards Recoaro Mille. Easy but long hike not suitable for people without training, we found cloudy weather that did not show the surrounding peaks. To be repeated later

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