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A bike ride through the countryside connects the city of Gorizia with Gradisca d'Isonzo, which has been named one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.
The route connects the city of Gorizia which, together with Nova Gorica (SLO), will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025, to Gradisca d'Isonzo. Starting from the Railway Station, you cycle through the ancient County of Gorizia, passing rural villages, historic residences, cultivated vineyard fields, gardens, wineries and taverns. During the ride, the cyclist can immerse themselves in the Friuli Isonzo DOC area, which includes all the municipalities crossed by the Isonzo river in the province of Gorizia, thanks to the flat terrain suitable for grape growing. Continue riding your bicycle until reaching the Venetian fortress of Gradisca d'Isonzo. The locality still preserves sections of the ancient defensive walls and the 18th-century palaces that embellish the historic center. The return to Gorizia can be made by following the same route or by train, reaching the Sagrado Railway Station about 3 km from Gradisca.
If you want to stop at one of the wineries along the route, remember to check the opening hours:
https://www.turismofvg.it/da-noi-sui-colli
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Pay attention to crossing the SR56 on the bridge over the Isonzo at Gorizia and near Lucinico.
A small detour towards the center of Farra d'Isonzo leads to the eponymous small lake (following Via del Filatoio). A unique environment from a naturalistic point of view, suitable for a relaxing stop.
Public-transport-friendly
Regional trains (Trenitalia) can transport bicycles along the Trieste - Udine - Venice route.
In summer, the BiciBus service is active, a bus pulling a closed trailer for 40 bicycles: - from Cormons to Grado with stops at Gorizia, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Redipuglia and Monfalcone
Highway A4 Turin - Trieste - Villesse exit
Highway A34 Villesse - Gorizia - Gorizia exit
In Gorizia near the Railway Station or on Viale Virgilio.
"Ciclovia Pedemontana" FVG3 map published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is for sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
A helmet and a water supply are recommended, especially during the warmer months.
Localization
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