Find time to think, find time to pray, find time to smile.
This is the invitation addressed to hikers who reach the statue of the Thinking Christ.
The itinerary is proposed as a spiritual ascent, as well as hike; once the summit is conquered, the hiker is greeted by the emblematic exhortation at the foot of the statue of the Thinking Christ. The Christ, carved from a block of white marble from Predazzo, bears a crown of thorns on his head created with barbed wire from the Great War.
The excursion, extremely rewarding from a naturalistic point of view, offers an atmosphere of meditation.
From the peak of Monte Castellazzo you can enjoy a privileged view of the grandiose walls of the Pale di San Martino and the entire valley.
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THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS
Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.
From the car-park just beyond Passo Rolle (1.980 m) take the unsurfaced road leading up, through the meadows, to Capanna Cervino.
From here follow the directions for “Trekking del Cristo Pensante” trail, first on an track and then on a mule path.
The track becomes a trail (passing through a 50 metre wartime walkway) and then reaches the summit of Monte Castellazzo (2.333 m) with its statue of Cristo Pensante – the Thinking Christ).
The summit gives a better perspective of the impressive rock walls of the Pale di San Martino and a wide view of the Lagorai range and Val di Fiemme.
