Strada delle 52 Gallerie

The Strada delle 52 Gallerie or “Road of 52 Tunnels” also called the road of the first army, is a mule track built on the Pasubio massif during the First World War. This is an extraordinary military engineering work, as it allowed the supply of troops perched on the peaks.

It is certainly a historical route not to be missed but, at the same time, not to be underestimated, as it is definitely not a tourist walk. The path, which is continuously kept in good condition, is wide and pleasant as, moreover, the numerous tunnels whose crossing, however, requires a flashlight.

This grandiose work, consisting of a path of 6,555 meters in the rock and 52 tunnels, was built between February and November 1917 by the 33 Miners' Company of the 5th Army Corps of Engineers regiment of the Italian Army. Among the most famous and characteristic galleries we find:

the number 19 which, with its 320 meters, is the longest and most articulated, as it develops in a 4-hairpin spiral path; the number 20 which was built inside a rocky tower which, to overcome a significant difference in height, turns on itself like a corkscrew and, finally, the 47, through which you reach the highest point of the path (2,000 meters ).

The excursion is suitable for anyone, the route is always very popular with people walking and also with families. Pay attention to the ice that forms during the colder periods. We recommend a calm pace to enjoy the wonderful landscape that will surround you.

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The Veneto Region, nestled in the north-east of Italy, is a mix of history and traditions and, all of it, is enriched by the liveliness of its inhabitants and by a wide range of typical products all to be savored. From the highest peaks of the Dolomites, he embraces and welcomes each visitor with brotherly warmth, accommodating him among the many lounges of his cities of art, giving him unforgettable emotions. Turning between the pages of this site, you can organize your next holidays in the Veneto region and thanks to the many photos published, everything will be very simple.