The small Cornino Lake Regional Nature Reserve covers a surface area of about 500 hectares between Forgaria nel Friuli and Trasaghis. The wide bed of the Tagliamento river and the rocky walls of the Carnic Prealps embrace a territory brimming with floristic and vegetational species, where for the last twenty years an international
project for the conservation of the griffon-vulture has been developed.
An ideal destination for schoolchildren and
birdwatchers, the Reserve offers guided excursions along
panoramic trails: there are a host of observation points, where you can admire the many faunal species inhabiting the area, and, in particular, the griffons soaring across the morning sky. There are also areas set up for packed meals. The visitors' centre displays and illustrates the territory's natural characteristics and its peculiarities, with a large area dedicated to birds, in particular European vultures. Adjacent to the centre are some
aviaries and a terrarium.
Easy equipped trails set out from here to the beautiful Lake Cornino and its surrounding river environment. Experienced hikers can follow one of the many
trekking itineraries leading to the plateau of Monte Prât.
Activities:
- Guided tours on request
- Trekking
- Birdwatching
Managing body:
Comune di Forgaria nel Friuli
Piazza Tre Martiri, 4
33030 Forgaria nel Friuli (UD)
Tel. +39 0427 808137
Visitors' centre:
Via Sompcornino, 81
33030 Forgaria del Friuli (UD)
Tel/fax. +39 0427 808526
www.riservacornino.it
centrovisite@riservacornino.it
