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GO! 2025 - Soča / Isonzo River cycle routes (R062)


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  • Gorizia - Straccis Bridge on the Isonzo
    Gorizia - Straccis Bridge on the Isonzo
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    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.

    moderate
    Distance 77.8 km
    6:05 h
    577 m
    665 m
    245 m
    24 m

    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.

    Author’s recommendation

    The route can be completed in 2 days, with the option to add the Gorizia - Nova Gorica loop route.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    245 m
    Lowest point
    24 m
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    Length
    77.8 km
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    Safety information

    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.

    Public transport

    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.

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    Isonzo River Loops (R062)

    Directions

    Highway A4 Turin - Trieste - Villesse Exit

    Highway A34 Villesse - Gorizia - Gorizia Exit

    Parking

    In Gorizia near the Railway Station or on Viale Virgilio.

    Coordinates

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    46.146934, 13.759453
    DMS
    46°08'49.0"N 13°45'34.0"E
    UTM
    33T 404196 5111121
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Helmet and a supply of water 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
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    77.8 km
    Duration
    6:05 h
    Ascent
    577 m
    Descent
    665 m
    Highest point
    245 m
    Lowest point
    24 m
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