Toprecommended route
An evocative family excursion from the town of Gemona del Friuli to the walls of Venzone, embraced by the pre-Alps and in the company of 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 historical localities in the area. The trip continues in a northerly direction, towards Ospedaletto, a historic hamlet that once welcomed travelling 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 excursion, accompanied by the Tagliamento River, the king of Alpine watercourses 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 the whole of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Here, with its walls, it is impossible not to feel like a medieval knight.
It is possible to return to Gemona del Friuli by regional train, or by bicycle along the same route.
Attractions:
-Cocconi Mill
-Historic centre and medieval walls of Venzone
-Mummies (Cathedral of Venzone)
The route is suitable for families with children from 6 years of age.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
If you want to visit Venzone, we recommend parking your bike near the railway station. From here you can continue on foot to the town centre (about 500m). Pay particular attention when crossing the state road (SS13) Pontebbana.
For activities, guided tours and workshops for children and families, contact the IAT office: info.aquileia@promoturismo.fvg.it
Public-transport-friendly
Gemona del Friuli can be reached daily with the Train+Bike, which stops right at Gemona Station.
To reach Gemona del Friuli and start the FVG3 route towards Cividale del Friuli by car, follow the directions:
-From the south (e.g. Udine): A23 motorway heading north towards Tarvisio. Continue to the Gemona-Osoppo exit and follow the signs for Gemona del Friuli;
-From the north (e.g. Tarvisio): A23 motorway heading south towards Udine. Exit at Gemona-Osoppo and follow the signs for Gemona del Friuli;
-from the west (e.g. Pordenone): to the SS13 Pontebbana in an easterly direction to Gemona del Friuli.
Near the Gemona railway station.
Map "Ciclovia Alpe Adria from Salzburg to Grado" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at the 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.
