The ‘Fronte Castellano’ Itinerary – The Great War Itineraries

A route of about one hour’s walking time, offering the opportunity to visit two significant historical sites from the First World War, when this area marked the border between the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

This itinerary winds through the vegetable gardens and countryside surrounding the village of Castel Condino, providing an authentic glimpse into its rural life. The first historical site encountered along the trail is the <b>‘Osservatorio’ observation post</b>, which was restored and redeveloped between 2006 and 2007. Visitors are welcomed by a small park equipped with a drinking fountain and two wooden tables, and can also explore an Italian military site dating back to the Great War (1915–1918). This observation point, facing north towards Lardaro – where the line of Austro-Hungarian forts was located – consists of a small concrete structure accessed by a staircase. An inscription is still visible on its dome, bearing the date ‘4 o’clock – 22 June 1918’.<br />The walk continues along an asphalt road until reaching the second historical site, <b>the concrete trenches</b>. Equipped with concrete roofing, they feature small rifle loopholes oriented towards the north. Thanks to restoration work, both the trenches and their internal passages can be visited.