Altar Knotto – Sacred Rock and Scenic Viewpoint of the Asiago Plateau

Region: Veneto

Province / Nearest City: Province of Vicenza / nearest town Rotzo (6 km)

Attraction Name: Altar Knotto – The Stone Altar of the Cimbri

Address: Sentiero Altar Knotto, Località Albaredo, 36010 Rotzo (VI)

Distance from Major City: ~70 km from Vicenza (about 1h 20 min by car)

How to Get There:

• By car: From Asiago, follow SP349 toward Rotzo, then take the road to Albaredo. A short forest trail leads to the site.

• By public transport: Buses connect Asiago with nearby villages, but reaching the trailhead requires a car or taxi.

What Makes It Unique in the World: The Altar Knotto is a massive, flat boulder jutting out dramatically over the Val d’Astico, like a natural balcony suspended in the void. Legend has it this rock once served as a pagan altar for ancient Cimbrian rituals, and even today, visitors feel a mystical aura in the silence of the plateau.

Local Story / Fun Fact: Locals say the Altar Knotto forms a “triangle of energy” with two other stone altars nearby, creating a powerful spiritual hotspot. Whether you believe it or not, the view is enough to leave you breathless.

Best Time to Visit: Late spring to autumn, when the forest trails are accessible and the weather clear. Autumn adds warm colors to the surrounding woods.

Nearby Food & Stay: The Asiago Plateau is famous for its cheese, Asiago DOP. Rotzo is also known for its potatoes, used in hearty local gnocchi. Agriturismi and mountain lodges around Asiago offer warm hospitality with traditional alpine flavors.