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Gorizia - Castle
Photo: Fabio Tarlao, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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A cross-border ride immersed in the history of this land where the Isonzo river is the true protagonist of the route.
moderate
Distance 22.2 km
Duration1:50 h
Ascent154 m
Descent105 m
Highest point142 m
Lowest point73 m
The starting point of this route is the city of Gorizia which together with Nova Gorica (SLO), will be European Capital of Culture in 2025. Riding between the two cities allows you to observe architectural and cultural differences that only a borderland can offer. This itinerary runs along the high banks of the Isonzo river, a pleasant place because of its crystalline waters. This valley is mainly known for events linked to the First World War, events that have indelibly marked the history of this territory. The cycling itinerary crosses small villages overlooked by mountains that were the theatre of bloody battles, notably Monte Sabotino which at 609 m dominates the Isonzo plain. Once you arrive in Kanal ob Soči (Isonzo Canal) it is impossible not to photograph the reflections of the village mirrored in the green waters of the river. It is possible to return to Gorizia by train.
Author’s recommendation
You can start riding from Kanal ob Soči, it will be almost all slightly downhill. The route is suitable for families with children aged 10 and over.
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
142 m
Lowest point
73 m
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Safety information
Route feasible all year round, possible gusts of wind during the coldest months.
Tips and suggestions
Do you want to make a DETOUR along your route? From the Salcano Bridge you can connect to the Collio / Brda ring (R014), among vineyards and wineries where you can taste the DOC wines of the area. For those with a sweet tooth, stopping at some local tavern/gostilna is worth it.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
-Regional trains (Trenitalia) can carry bicycles along the Trieste - Udine - Venice route. -In summer the BiciBus service is active, a bus towing a closed trailer for 40 bicycles: - from Cormons to Grado with stops at Gorizia, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Redipuglia and Monfalcone. -From Nova Gorica you can reach Kanal ob Soči by train and ride back to Gorizia.
In Gorizia near the Railway Station or in viale Virgilio.
Coordinates
DD
45.945537, 13.625083
DMS
45°56'43.9"N 13°37'30.3"E
UTM
33T 393432 5088915
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Book recommendation by the author
Map "Ciclovia Pedemontana" FVG3 published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for € 2.
Equipment
Helmet use is recommended.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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