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An evocative bike ride for the whole family: from Gemona del Friuli to the walls of Venzone, between the Pre-Alps and the Tagliamento River.
The route starts in Gemona del Friuli, a symbol of rebirth after the 1976 earthquake and considered one of the most beautiful historic localities in the area. The ride continues north to Ospedaletto, a historic hamlet that once welcomed traveling pilgrims and where the old Cocconi Mill still stands. The foothills of the Alps create an evocative backdrop that welcomes the cyclist as he or she continues on the family outing, accompanied by the Tagliamento River, the king of Alpine waterways and a faithful companion of the excursion.
Finally, we reach Venzone, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and the only 14th-century fortified town in all of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Here, with its walls, it is impossible not to feel like a medieval knight.
You can return to Gemona del Friuli by regional train, or by bicycle along the same route.
Attractions:
-Mulino Cocconi
-Historic center and medieval walls of Venzone
-Mummies (Cathedral of Venzone)
The trail is suitable for families with children ages 6 and older.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
If you want to visit Venzone, it is recommended that you park your bike near the train station. From here you can continue on foot to the town center (about 500m). Be especially careful along the crossing of the state road (SS13) Pontebbana.
For activities, guided tours and workshops dedicated to children and families, contact the IAT office: info.aquileia@promoturismo.fvg.it
Public-transport-friendly
Gemona del Friuli can be reached daily by the Train+Bike that stops right at Gemona Station.
To reach Gemona del Friuli and start the FVG3 route to Cividale del Friuli by car, follow the directions:
-From the south (e.g., Udine): A23 highway heading north toward Tarvisio. Continue to the Gemona-Osoppo exit and follow the signs for Gemona del Friuli;
-From the north (e.g., Tarvisio): A23 highway heading south toward Udine. Exit at Gemona-Osoppo and follow signs to Gemona del Friuli;
-from the west (e.g., Pordenone): to SS13 Pontebbana eastbound to Gemona del Friuli.
Near the Gemona train station.
Map "Alpe Adria Cycle Route from Salzburg to Grado" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Tabacco Publishing House. The map is on sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
FREE maps of the area are available at the Gemona del Friuli information office (c/o Museo Civico Palazzo Elti - via Bini, 9).
Helmets and a water supply are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
