Montello Sentiero della Memoria

The Sentiero della Memoria is a roughly 9 km loop on the Montello, a low forested hill in the province of Treviso in the Veneto region of Italy, that recalls the fighting of the First World War along the Piave front. The trail starts in Nervesa della Battaglia (31040), a town whose name refers to the battles fought here in 1917 and 1918. From Venice, visitors can take a train to Treviso in about 30 minutes and then a taxi of around 25 km to Nervesa, or drive in about 50 minutes; public transport to the trailhead is limited, so a car simplifies the trip. No permit is required. The loop gains about 250 m and takes around three hours, placing it at a moderate level: the paths are mainly forest tracks and dirt trails with some stony sections, and there is no technical terrain or serious exposure. Woodland gives good shade for most of the route, although open sections are sun-exposed. Information signs at the trailhead and along the path explain the wartime history, including trenches, positions, and memorials scattered through the forest. Landmarks include the ruins of the Abbey of Sant'Eustachio at Nervesa, which was destroyed during the war, and viewpoints toward the Piave river. Walkers can shorten the loop by returning along the same tracks, and the woodland tracks intersect, so following the markers matters. There are no mountain huts on the route, and water sources are limited, so hikers should carry supplies from Nervesa, where cafes and shops are available. The Montello is also a cycling and walking area with many cross paths, so a map is useful. The trail suits visitors interested in history as much as scenery.