- Brief description
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An easy cycle ride between the two towns, accessible to all, and a visit to their many points of interest.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Railway station Gorizia and / or Sagrado
- Route
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Antica Trattoria Al Gnocco0.0 kmCampagnuzza1.1 kmGorizia Centrale1.3 kmChiesa di Gesù Cristo dei Santi degli Ultimi Giorni1.3 kmGörz1.7 kmPubrida4.8 kmLucinico / Luzinìs5.1 kmChiesa di San Giorgio Martire5.3 kmScartizia7.3 kmAi Cedri9.0 kmVillanova di Farra9.1 kmFarra d'Isonzo11.5 kmChiesa di Santo Spirito14.2 kmParco della Rotonda14.5 kmChiesa della Beata Vergine Addolorata14.6 kmGradisca d'Isonzo14.7 kmCappella di San Giovanni Battist14.8 kmRistorante Al Ponte17.0 kmPizzeria Al Gatto Nero17.6 kmSagrado17.6 kmSagrado17.8 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Gorizia and Gradisca d’Isonzo: fortified castles figure prominently in Friuli's medieval, Renaissance, and 17th-century history of power struggles between the Habsburg empire and the Venetian Republic. Gorizia became the outpost for heavy interference in the disputes between Guelph and Ghibelline nobility. Gradisca d’Isonzo, a humble village until 1420, became a defensive stronghold of Venice working as an anti-Hapsburg and anti-Turkish stronghold until its conquest by the Empire in 1511: it would remain under Hapsburg rule until 1918. Now Gradisca d’Isonzo is counted among the Borghi più belli d’Italia (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy) for its historic centre that recalls its birth as a Venetian fortress and its subsequent transition to a Habsburg county: a visit to the village that is partially enclosed by the Venetian walls protecting the medieval castle, the numerous palaces and the ancient Spianata grounds, which now have been transformed into a public park, is recommended.
An easy cycle ride between the two towns, accessible to all, and a visit to their many points of interest will provide an insight into the history of these townships but will also give a very interesting perspective on the social, economic, and cultural life of those times. There are no particular cycling difficulties to be faced: we first pedal along the Pedemontana (FVG 3) cycle track and, at Lucinico, we change the route to head into the rich Isonzo countryside where the excellent Doc Isonzo wines are produced, reaching Gradisca d'Isonzo. To get back to Gorizia, you can go to nearby Sagrado to take advantage of the Train+Bike transport service.
- Directions
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From the Gorizia train station (CIP) proceed in the direction of Udine. After the bridge over the Soča river, follow for Lucinico village and from there continue in the direction of Farra d'Isonzo until you reach Gorizia.
- Highest point
- 72 m
- Endpoint
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Railway station Gorizia and / or Sagrado
- Height profile
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- Safety instructions
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Be careful when crossing the SR56 at the bridge over the Soča river in Gorizia and near Lucinico.
- Tips
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If you want to make a stop at one of the wineries along the route, remember to check the opening hours:
https://www.turismofvg.it/da-noi-sui-colli - Additional information
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A small diversions towards the centre of Farra d'Isonzo leads to the small lake of the same name (following via del Filatoio). A unique environment from a naturalistic point of view, suitable for a relaxing break.
- Directions
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A4 Motorway Turin - Trieste - Exit Villesse
A34 Motorway Villesse - Gorizia - Exit Gorizia - Public transportation
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Regional trains (Trenitalia) can transport bicycles along the Trieste - Udine - Venice route.
In summer there is a BiciBus service, a coach with a closed trolley for 40 bicycles in tow: - from Cormons to Grado with stops in Gorizia, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Redipuglia and Monfalcone
- Parking
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In Gorizia near the railway station or in Viale Virgilio.
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AuthorThe tour Bike route Lucinico - Gradisca d'Isonzo (P005) is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Görz / Collio
30
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Nova Gorica
8