On June 7, 1915, Monte Piana was taken by Austrian soldiers and fortified despite Italian resistance. A little later, the Italians managed to take its southern side. Since the border between Italy and the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria-Hungary ran right through Monte Piana, both sides wanted to hold onto this strategically important mountain. A bloody trench warfare lasting two years followed, which was ultimately not to bring about any decisive change.
The theme path starts at the Rifugio Bosi hut (accessible with the shuttle-service or by hiking from the Genzianella restaurant in Misurina). From the hut the trail no. 122 leads slightly uphill, but not difficult, to the summit of the Monte Piano.
Accessible by public transport. The timetables are available on www.sii.bz.it.
How to reach Toblach/Dobbiaco: https://www.drei-zinnen.info/en/dobbiaco/dobbiaco/contact-and-service/arrival-mobility.html
From Toblach in southern direction and further on to Misurina.
Parking places are available.
