Monte Scorluzzo, Alpine summit in Bormio, Italy.
Monte Scorluzzo rises to 3,094 meters elevation within Stelvio National Park and connects to surrounding peaks through a prominent ridge. The mountain features steep rocky flanks that descend toward the pass, with several subsidiary summits scattered across its slopes.
Austrian-Hungarian forces rapidly secured the summit at the start of World War I, establishing military positions that controlled access to the strategic Stelvio Pass. The occupying armies constructed extensive defensive infrastructure to hold the height against repeated assault attempts.
The mountain preserves numerous military structures, trenches, and tunnels from World War I, forming an open-air museum of Alpine military architecture.
Hikers can reach the summit through a moderate 1.5-hour climb from Stelvio Pass, following marked trails that gain about 340 meters in elevation. The terrain is partly exposed, so stable weather is necessary and sturdy footwear is recommended.
The ice and snow covering the mountain have recently revealed World War I military relics and structures that remained frozen for more than a century. These discoveries offer rare insights into the lives and methods of soldiers who operated at this extreme front.
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