The last of the Austro-Hungarian fortresses, an imposing Austro-Hungarian fortification entirely dug into the rock. Symbol of the Great War on the Trentino front, today enhanced as a place of historical and landscape memory
Forte Pozzacchio, built starting in 1909 as part of the Adige-Vallarsa Barrier, was designed to resist the fire of the most powerful artillery of the time and represented a strategic bulwark against a possible Italian advance during the First World War
During the war, the fort was disputed between the Austro-Hungarians and the Italians: abandoned by the Austrians at the beginning of the conflict, it was conquered by the Italians in June 1915, retaken by the Austro-Hungarians in May 1916 during the Strafexpedition, and the scene of bloody clashes until the end of the conflict
Today, Forte Pozzacchio is open to the public and can be visited.
An important tourist attraction for those interested in Military history and the First World War. Guided tours allow you to explore the various sections of the fort and better understand its historical role
Entirely dug into the rock of a cylindrical hill, it is spread over three levels with Rooms, large underground Shelters, numerous Service Rooms, Connecting Stairs and Artillery Positions.
The construction, built with cutting-edge techniques for the time, anticipates the architecture of the bunkers of the Second World War
A complex system of Galleries, Depots, Housing, Protected Walkways and Shooting Posts exposed to the valley, which allow you to immerse yourself in the military atmosphere of the Great War
A system of canals and tanks for collecting rainwater, an advanced technical solution to guarantee the autonomy of the garrison
Spectacular panoramic views: From the large slits of the fort you can admire breathtaking views of the entire Vallarsa, the Leno Valleys, the Pasubio, the Piccole Dolomiti, Passo Buole and Monte Zugna, offering a landscape experience of great impact
“Hunting in history”
Original game-workshop. A treasure hunt inside Forte Pozzacchio-Werk Valmorbia.
The ticket includes the game-workshop experience and free, all-day entry to the war complex of Forte Pozzacchio on one of the dates selected at the time of purchase.
Guided Tour by Bike
The Tour of the Forts of the Leno Valleys is a 35 km circular route with 1350 meters of positive difference in altitude, suitable for lovers of cycling, history and nature.
The tour takes place on asphalt and dirt roads of medium difficulty, offering breathtaking views of the Leno Valleys and the Piccole Dolomiti.
A Day at the Fort, Historical Reenactment
A journey back in time, to the conflict that changed the course of history.
During this event, reenactors carefully dressed in the uniforms of both armies will engage visitors by telling anecdotes, illustrating the equipment and sharing curiosities about the living conditions of soldiers during the First World War.
It will be a unique opportunity to discover up close the tools used, the uniforms worn and the everyday objects that were part of the life of the soldiers of both factions engaged on the Trentino front.
This event is usually held in June
Pozzacchio Location
Trambileno (Trento)
Trentino Alto Adige – Italy
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