Toprecommended route
A route of high naturalistic value that will take you from Lignano to the protected nature area of the Caorle lagoon, crossing the Brussa and its fishing valleys.
Departing from Lignano, we pedal in the direction of Bibione along Valgrande, a highly biodiverse fishing valley considered an area of landscape interest at the regional level. Once a marshy area, thanks to land reclamation works Valgrande is now suitable for the breeding of mullet, sea bass, eel and sea bream. The route continues to the locality of Castello, crossing the Brussa, an area reclaimed in the 1920s and 1930s, where aquaculture still persists alongside intensive agriculture: in its valleys, shallow water basins, eel and other fish are farmed. Pedalling towards the sea, we reach Valle Vecchia, the final part of the Brussa, a naturalistic oasis rich in birds, aquatic and floral species, and partly skirt the lagoon of Caorle, characterised by its typical casoni (typical fishermen's huts). Returning towards Lignano, we pass the Punta Tagliamento lighthouse near the mouth of the river from which it takes its name.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Circular route on cycle paths, minor roads and dirt tracks, all in good condition. Partially signposted route.
When the summer bike+boat services are not in operation, one can reach the Valle Vecchia by the route along the Brussa and return by the same route.
Public-transport-friendly
Intermodal transport with bicycle in tow: Lignano Sabbiadoro can be reached daily by the public BiciBus service in July and August only. It connects the seaside town with Latisana and Udine. The service runs several times a day
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
