Seven days of fierce fighting, punctuated by American attacks and German counterattacks, with the sky lit up even at night. On September 18, 1944, the Giogo Pass was finally liberated, marking a major breakthrough in the Gothic Line.

Along the route we tread the same paths where these terrible events took place, the memory of which is kept alive by the Battle Museum in nearby Ponzalla. Stories of soldiers and war come to life along the route, while the beautiful Mugello landscape stretches before your eyes.

Technical description:
From Giogo Pass, take the forest road marked as trail 00 and SO.F.T. After about 400 m. you turn south in the direction of Mt. Altuzzo. From here there is a splendid view of Mugello. A bulletin board with reasoned image of the event provides a better understanding of the historical value of the place.
The trail continues southward all the way down the slope and then veers to the right to the remains of a tunnel that led to a German outpost, of particular historical value, which can be reached by following the small ridge.
The trail continues until it reaches the SP 503 of the Giogo Pass. Follow the asphalt road uphill for about 350 m, then turn left onto the forest road that leads toward Fonte Fredda, then turn left again along a path that leads to a tunnel deep in the forest.
We return to the forest road and then take trail 42 again, which leads to trail 00 and then to the Giogo Pass.
Credits: Unione Montana Comuni del Mugello – Ass. Gothic Line

Length: 4 km
Height difference in ascent: 326 m
Downhill elevation gain: 326 m
Highest point: 928 m
Lowest point: 809 m

Municipality of departure: Firenzuola
Starting location: Giogo Pass
Municipality of arrival: Firenzuola
Place of arrival: Firenzuola

Recommended period: all year round