Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
Discover the Ski areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
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Il Tagliamento
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Easy circular walk on Monte di Ragogna with splendid views of the Tagliamento
moderate
Distance 12.1 km
Duration4:55 h
Ascent427 m
Descent417 m
Highest point505 m
Lowest point191 m
Monte di Ragogna, a modest elevation northwest of San Daniele, has a remarkable historical importance despite its altitude of only 512 meters. This moraine hill forces the Tagliamento river to form a significant bend before continuing towards the plain and the Adriatic Sea, and it witnessed military events during the First World War. The commemoration of these events led to the establishment of the Great War Museum in Ragogna, accompanied by a historical path connecting the most significant points from San Pietro to Muris.
Along this route, you can explore numerous historical remains, such as the permanent Battery "Ragogna Bassa," the bunkers with soldiers' writings, and the Battery "Ragogna Alta" located at 482 meters above sea level, next to the armored powder magazines and the Cavallino Fort. Continuing, you can observe the second-line trenches and reach the strongholds of Cret dal Louf and Spice, thus enriching the visit with important testimonies of military history. In this context, Monte di Ragogna is not just a hill to explore but a place inviting reflection on memory and the sacrifice of those who fought there.
Author’s recommendation
Throughout the route, there is abundant and detailed signage about the historical events of the area; it is recommended to read them to deepen a little-known page of history. During summer weekends, the castle of Ragogna is open for visits and guided tours are possible by appointment.
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Prime Alps
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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505 m
Lowest point
191 m
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Safety information
Along the loop, water sources are scarce or absent; on particularly hot days, consider carrying an adequate amount of water supplies. Pay special attention to the numerous paths in the area to avoid losing the trail.
Tips and suggestions
There are no refreshment points along the hike; remember to carry adequate reserves of water and food.
Roadbook
From the castle parking lot, take the dirt road which, as the CAI 813 route, runs along the river then follow its signs until you reach a hairpin bend on the paved road Via del Monte (ignoring the Las Cengis mule track) on which continue to the next hairpin bend (panoramic point with bench) and resume the path that skillfully climbs along the ridge line, diving into the woods and crossing numerous World War I structures. Continue along it among ups and downs and views of the Tagliamento and the hills until you reach the little church of San Giovanni in Monte, the remains of the hermitage of San Giovanni, and a monument in memory of the fallen. From the plateau with the panoramic point, follow the paved road which you leave after about a hundred meters to continue along the dirt road (CAI 813) that crosses the southern side of Monte di Ragogna. Along the road you find signs on the left to reach the viewpoint hosting the heart visible from San Daniele del Friuli. Continue downhill on the dirt road paying attention to the CAI markers on the right, which indicate the continuation of the path in the woods. Pass beside the ruins of a mill and reach the village. Continue first on via dai Roncs and then on via dell'amicizia returning to the castle parking lot.
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You can reach San Pietro di Ragogna (UD), about 10 minutes from the starting point, by bus.
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Directions
From San Daniele del Friuli or from Pinzano al Tagliamento, head towards Ragogna SS463. From the main road crossing the village, follow signs for the castle of Ragogna by taking via Castello.
Parking
Castle parking lot of Ragogna.
Coordinates
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46.187027, 12.961542
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46°11'13.3"N 12°57'41.6"E
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33T 342691 5116847
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Equipment
Standard hiking equipment, depending on the season.
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Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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Overall difficulty
moderate
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