Toprecommended route
Cycle route where the scent of the lagoon meets that of the countryside.
Route:
From Grado you cycle along the city cycle path eastwards until you reach the district of Primero. This area is characterized by the lagoon landscape while the bell tower of the Sanctuary of Barbana stands out among the surrounding islets. At Fossalon di Grado, the route crosses the "Valle Cavanata" nature reserve, then you cycle to reach Punta Sdobba, a small fishing village where the view opens onto the Gulf of Trieste. Continue through the countryside of Fiumicello until you reach Aquileia. From here you return to Grado along the cycle route.
Food & wine
The sandy soil of the Fossalon di Grado area is the ideal place for cultivating white asparagus. Every year in April, the Fossalon asparagus festival is held. Fiumicello is famous for its peaches, in fact every year the highly anticipated regional peach exhibition is held here. TYPICAL DISH: Risotto with asparagus and piarsolada (peaches macerated with wine).
During the summer season, it is possible to travel part of the ring from GRADO or AQUILEIA by ferry. For more information: https://www.aptgorizia.it/servizio-marittimo/
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Completely flat route, on sections of cycle path and mixed-use asphalt road.
Rideable with any bike even without gears.
The route is rideable all year round but runs on roads almost entirely in full sun.
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 train station following the Alpe Adria Cycle Route (FVG1).
Highway A4 Venice Trieste - Palmanova exit
SR352 towards Grado
Near the Grado bus station or on the Island of Schiusa.
Map "Adriatic Sea Cycle Route" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is for sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
At the Grado Infopoint (Piazza XXVI Maggio, 16) FREE maps of the city of Grado and its lagoon are available.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
