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Gemona del Friuli
Photo: Nicola Brollo (Interreg V-A Italia - Austria 2014 -2020 progetto BIKENAT), PromoTurismoFVG
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The small plain that stretches between Ospedaletto di Gemona, Osoppo and the hills of Buja was formed by the glacial moraines and post-glacial debris of the Tagliamento river, which filled a deep tectonic trench created by the uplift of the Carnic Alps.
moderate
Distance 31.8 km
Duration2:10 h
Ascent159 m
Descent159 m
Highest point270 m
Lowest point159 m
We set off from Artegna to reach the medieval town of Gemona del Friuli along the ancient Roman road. On the way, we pass through Osoppo, with its fort overlooking the Tagliamento River. The hill can be reached by bicycle with a demanding climb. Leaving the town we enter the magical place of the Bars springs, a protected nature area characterised by crystal-clear water and a rich orchid bloom in spring. We proceed in the direction of Buia, passing through its rich villages characterised by water channels such as the Ledra, on whose banks we find ancient mills and wash-houses. After leaving Buja we continue in the direction of Artegna, along the plain.
Author’s recommendation
Type of track: a predominantly flat route, with only two short, gentle climbs at Gemona and Buja. The entire itinerary includes 7 km of very good gravel, but this makes it somewhat unfavourable for road bikes. The route follows secondary roads, generally with limited traffic.
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
270 m
Lowest point
159 m
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Safety information
There are a total of 7 km of good dirt road in the route, but that however makes it unsuitable for road bikes. Route on mixed roads with low traffic.
Tips and suggestions
In Gemona del Friuli it is possible to take the train if you want to shorten the route.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Artegna is served by frequent regional trains with bicycle transportation.
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
Equipment
The use of helmets is recommended.
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.