Friuli Venezia Giulia · Hiking

Forte Basso

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.

1.3 mi
round trip
1,078 ft
climb
2,575 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Forte Basso is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. It runs between about 2,170 ft and 2,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 360 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Villanova delle Grotte / Zavarh, about 1.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Zacounich, La Bernadia and Monte Carnizza. Cascata di Crosis and Cascata Rio Lastra are within about 3 miles. There are 13 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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