In Italy trail markings are either non-existant or very old but on the other
hand the trails are very clear and well maintained. The bifurcations,
however, are superbly indicated. Only wood is used, in such small posts which
are some one metre high. First of all it tells you where you are, then
possible ongoing paths and travel times. Nearly in all cases the trail
downwards is not indicated; in this three-trail intersection only the two
trails going up were posted. The letters are carved in wood and are some
4 milimeters deep; they are painted white. The resulting signposts are
very nice looking and seem to be new; the water never reaches the paint so
it stays there for a lot of years.
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