14 - Naoch tour

<p>Naoch (or Nauch) is a toponym of German-Cimbrian derivation and indicates the hillock that rises south of the village of Serrada, on the ridge of Mount Finonchio. Given its position, the hill was chosen by the ancient inhabitants of the area to place a small rural church, the foundations of which remain. During the Great War it was also the site of a series of front-line trenches, facing the Terragnolo valley below.</p>

<p>On this route, the signs of history combine with the beauty of the forest that covers the high ground, a mixed forest of resinous (pines, firs, larches) and broadleaf trees (beech, hornbeam). In times gone by, the vegetation was sparse and this allowed wide panoramic views of the Terragnolo valley and the Pasubio mountain massif, but this is no longer the case. The walk, which is also suitable for families with children over the age of 6, has an initial uphill section, offset by a pleasant descent on the south-west side.</p>