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Val Rosandra
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This route is suitable for families used to cycling, with children aged 10 and over. It reaches Draga Sant’Elia, among old tunnels and canyons of the Val Rosandra.
moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration1:55 h
Ascent375 m
Descent39 m
Highest point338 m
Lowest point1 m
The cycle-pedestrian path is completely protected. For the first 5 kilometers it is paved, then it becomes dirt, with a 3% slope. The start is near the parking lot on Via Gramsci, in the San Giacomo district in Trieste. The route is dedicated to Giordano Cottur, an important cyclist from Trieste. In the first section you cycle through the town to continue towards Val Rosandra, a natural jewel offering spectacular views between the Gulf of Trieste and the Karst. Draga Sant’Elia is the arrival point, a small village before the state border. The itinerary follows the former railway that connected Trieste - Campo Marzio station with Herpelje-Erpelle (in Slovenia). The return is by the same route, it’s all downhill!
Attractions: -Landscape of the Trieste Karst -Val Rosandra Nature Reserve -Grotto of the Tunnels -Refreshment points at Draga Sant’Elia
Author’s recommendation
The route is suitable for families with children aged 10 and over.
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PromoTurismoFVG Social
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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
338 m
Lowest point
1 m
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Safety information
Points to pay attention to:
to ensure greater safety, on the paved section of the cycle path from Via Orlandini to Altura the route intended for cyclists is separated from the pedestrian one. Also pay attention to some crossings on city roads.
4 km from the starting point in Trieste: a somewhat challenging uphill ramp of about 200 meters begins under the pillars of the Great Viabilità, ending on the nearby bridge.
4.5 km from the starting point in Trieste: after the bridge over the Great Viabilità, the dirt section begins.
5 km from the starting point in Trieste: elbow-shaped tunnel lit with floor lamps, dirt path. Pay attention and proceed with caution.
6.1 km from the starting point in Trieste: SP11 underpass: be careful in case of rain or after heavy rains due to water in the underpass; damaged dirt path.
Tips and suggestions
This route is rideable all year round.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Trieste is served by regional trains with bicycle transport.
Get Timetable to destination
to
Trieste - Val Rosandra round trip route (P020)
Directions
Turin - Trieste highway Trieste center exit
Parking
Cottur bike path parking - Via Gramsci (Trieste) "Saba" San Giacomo Parking - Campo San Giacomo (Trieste)
Coordinates
DD
45.657208, 13.771907
DMS
45°39'25.9"N 13°46'18.9"E
UTM
33T 404320 5056695
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Book recommendation by the author
Map "Adriatic Sea Cycle Route" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at the PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Author’s map recommendations
Additional maps of the area are available at the Trieste infopoint.
Equipment
A helmet and a supply of water are recommended in the hotter months.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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