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Long distance cycling
Cycling route through nature and landscapes along a river that originates in Slovenia, crosses Gorizia, and flows into the Adriatic Sea. A journey of beauty and biodiversity.
The route involves reaching Most Na Soči by train and then starting to cycle towards Nova Gorica-Gorizia. Most Na Soči stands on a lake formed by the confluence of the Idrijca and Isonzo rivers and features an important archaeological site. Proceed south and cross Kanal ob Soči with its medieval Kontrada square, where the Gothic House and Kolarjeva hiša house face. From here, cycle along the Isonzo cycle path up to the new panoramic cycling bridge on the Isonzo at Solkan, close to the Transalpina station. From here, the discovery of the river continues in Italy: the Straccis bridge offers a beautiful view of the river. Pass through the town of Farra d'Isonzo with the Farra pond, a naturalistic point for birdlife, and Gradisca d'Isonzo (one of Italy's most beautiful villages) with its palaces and city parks. After crossing the Isonzo bridge at Sagrado, cycle along the Isonzo and admire the small Slovenian villages until you return to the Transalpina station along the old state border, now part of the city cycle network.
The route can be completed in 2 days, with the option to add the Gorizia - Nova Gorica loop route.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
The route uses sections with cycle paths, dirt roads, and roads open to traffic. Not recommended for children under 14 years. Requires basic cycling skills. Total ascent approx. 100 meters. Usable bikes: MTB, Trekking, gravel, E-Bike of all types. No racing bikes or city bikes.
The route in Slovenia involves crossing the cycling bridge on the Isonzo at Solkan and then continuing towards Plave and then Kanal until reaching Most Na Soči. The route in Italy runs along Via degli Scogli, Piedimonte, following the signs for Farra d'Isonzo and Gradisca d'Isonzo. After crossing the Isonzo river, continue towards Peteano and Gabria. Cross the state border and cycle towards Miren and Sempeter pri Gorici.
Public-transport-friendly
- Regional trains (Trenitalia) can carry bicycles along the Trieste - Gorizia - Udine - Venice route.
- In summer, the BiciBus service operates, a bus towing a closed trailer for 40 bicycles: from Cormons to Grado with stops in Gorizia, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Redipuglia, and Monfalcone.
- Most Na Soči can be reached by train that carries bicycles.
Highway A4 Turin - Trieste - Villesse Exit
Highway A34 Villesse - Gorizia - Gorizia Exit
In Gorizia near the Railway Station or on Viale Virgilio.
Helmet and a supply of water are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
