Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
Discover the Ski areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
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Aerial view of the waterfall
Photo: Parco Naturale Prealpi Giulie, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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A simple path leads to this great waterfall, which appears in all its wild beauty, enhanced by a crystal-clear pool where the water plunges with a roar, creating ephemeral and evanescent figures with the mist, always different and harmonious.
easy
Distance 0.6 km
Duration0:15 h
Ascent50 m
Descent50 m
Highest point700 m
Lowest point659 m
A simple and short path starts from Pian della Sega, where during World War I there was a building used as a infirmary, of which the ruins are still visible. The trail rises through a beautiful beech forest and reaches the spectacular waterfall in just a few minutes.
Its origin is rooted in the geological nature of the area: the massif of Mount Canin is made up of permeable limestone at the summit, resting on a base of semi-permeable dolomite rocks. This situation causes the waters that infiltrate the depths of the karst plateau to re-emerge when they encounter the dolomite rocks, creating the enchanting Fontanon di Goriuda. A hundred meters above the waterfall, the small stream flows from a cave that can be visited with a speleological guide in complete safety.
At the base of the waterfall, there is a small crystalline lake from which the stream flows, forming another series of small but picturesque cascades that complete the visit.
Author’s recommendation
The Natural Park of the Julian Prealps organizes guided speleological visits inside the Fontanon di Goriuda Cave during the summer. Follow the Park's social profiles to discover the dates.
A visit in autumn is recommended to enjoy the beech forest's foliage.
In colder winters, the waterfall can freeze completely, making the environment even more enchanting. If considering a winter visit, it’s advisable to use micro-spikes or, even better, crampons due to the abundant presence of ice on the ground.
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Parco Naturale Prealpi Giulie
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
T1easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
700 m
Lowest point
659 m
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Track types
Path 80.33%Road 19.66%
Path
446 m
Road
109 m
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Safety information
In case of emergencies, the number to call is 112 (Emergency Number).
Ticks are common in the area, so it's advised to learn about prevention and protection techniques: Tick information brochure for the FVG region (italian only).
The trail is not recommended after heavy rainfall, as some sections may be slippery.
Bring crampons or micro-spikes if you are considering a winter visit.
Tips and suggestions
Please carry out all waste and strive to preserve the places you pass through as best as possible.
Please note that collecting plant species or parts thereof is prohibited within the Natural Park and may be subject to constraints under L.R. 7/2009 in external areas. You can consult the list of protected species at this link (italian only).
Remember that dogs must be kept on a leash within protected areas.
Public transport
Bus
The Fontanone di Goriuda can be reached by line 191 departing from Chiusaforte or Sella Nevea. For schedules and stops, view the PDF file at this link: click here or visit the TPL FVG website.
Train
The nearest train stations are Carnia, Pontebba, and Tarvisio Boscoverde, all over 20 km from Pian della Sega. Check the bus connections for transportation options.
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Fontanon di Goriuda - Goriuda Waterfall
Directions
The Fontanone di Goriuda is easily accessible from:
Chiusaforte - Travel along SS-13 Pontebbana towards Tarvisio. Once you reach Chiusaforte, turn right (following the signs to Sella Nevea) onto SP76, which runs through the entire valley to Pian della Sega, where you'll also find the trattoria "Al Fontanon."
Tarvisio - From the town, take SS54 towards Cave del Predil. After passing the town and nearing Lake Predil, bear right to take SP76 towards Sella Nevea. Continue past the village, then descend towards Chiusaforte until you reach Pian della Sega, where the trattoria "Al Fontanon" is located.
Parking
There are several free parking areas along SP76, or you can park along the bank of the stream. GPS point.
Parking is also available at the trattoria "Al Fontanon," but only if you make a purchase at the establishment.
Coordinates
DD
46.395288, 13.434594
DMS
46°23'43.0"N 13°26'04.5"E
UTM
33T 379653 5139158
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Equipment
Recommended outdoor equipment:
Rain jacket
Long pants
T-shirt
Sweater
Hiking shoes or boots
Hat
Water and snacks
First aid kit
Tick repellent spray
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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