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From Grado to Punta Sdobba and back (P018)


Long distance cycling recommended route
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    Immerse yourself in nature and observe water birds and marsh plants until you reach Punta Sdobba.

    This route is ideal for families with children aged 10 years and older.

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    Distance 18.2 km
    1:15 h
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    The route is perfect for children between the ages of 10 and 14 who want to venture out to discover the species that characterise the lagoon landscape. Grado is the starting point for this challenge: we ride along the Schiusa Canal, continue along the Via Monfalcone cycle path, until we cross the Primero Canal. Halfway along, you reach the Cavanata Valley Nature Reserve where you can explore the many species of birds that inhabit the area thanks to its ideal conditions. To reach the Caneo visitor centre, you must cross the Banco del Becco to the mouth of the Isonzo River and near Punta Sdobba.

    Attractions:
    -Valley Cavanata Nature Reserve - Caneo
    -Observation tower (Caneo area)
    -Panorama over the Gulf of Trieste
    -Parking and refreshment points

    Author’s recommendation

    The route is practicable all year round.
    The route is suitable for families with children aged 10 and over.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Safety information

    Given the few shaded areas, it is preferable to walk it in not too hot weather or during the cooler hours of the day.

    Tips and suggestions

    The Nature Reserves often organise activities, workshops and events for children.
    For information contact the Grado Infopoint: info.grado@promoturismo.fvg.it

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Bicibus service from UDINE to GRADO with stops at Palmanova and Aquileia.
    Bicibus GRADO - GORIZIA - CORMONS with stops at Monfalcone, Redipuglia and Gradisca d'Isonzo.
    From Cervignano del Friuli railway station following the route of the Alpe Adria (FVG1) cycle route.

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    From Grado to Punta Sdobba and back (P018)

    Directions

    A4 Venezia Trieste motorway - Palmanova exit
    SR352 direction Grado

    Parking

    Near the bus station or Isola della Schiusa.

    Coordinates

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    45.679607, 13.387055
    DMS
    45°40'46.6"N 13°23'13.4"E
    UTM
    33T 374387 5059715
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Map "Adriatic Sea Cycle Route" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco.
    The map is on sale at the PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for € 2.

    Author’s map recommendations

    FREE maps of Grado and its lagoon are available at the Grado infopoint (Piazza XXVI Maggio, 16).

    Equipment

    Helmets and a water supply are recommended, especially in the warmer months.


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    18.2 km
    Duration
    1:15 h
    Ascent
    8 m
    Descent
    5 m
    Highest point
    3 m
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