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Circulate route of Val Saisera (R032)


Long distance cycling recommended route
Long distance cycling · Tarvisio holiday region
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    A route in Val Saisera, the gateway to enter the Tarvisio forest, at the foot of the highest, most beautiful and well-known peaks of the Julian Alps such as Montasio and Jof Fuart.

    moderate
    Distance 19.3 km
    1:25 h
    246 m
    241 m
    1,010 m
    770 m
    These places were the scene of World War I and still hide the remains of many shelters and trenches that for years were bloodily contested between Alpini and Kaiserjäger.
    From the Ugovizza-Valbruna station, cycling briefly on the FVG1 cycle path towards Tarvisio, you reach the crossroads where the route starts crossing the small alpine village of Valbruna. After passing the village, continue on an internal road and then on dirt roads. Along the trail you will encounter the war cemetery and several visitable Austro-Hungarian military works, some characteristic farmhouses and shelters, and the precious and rare "resonance" firs, highly sought after for the making of stringed instruments. At the end of the loop you reach Malga Saisera and the Florit Chapel, starting point for the ascent, on foot or mountain bike, towards the Grego shelter and the slopes of Montasio. The return to Valbruna station takes place on a partly alternative route to the outward journey.

    Author’s recommendation

    During the route, take a refreshing break at local farmhouses or shelters to taste the typical culinary specialties of the area.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    1,010 m
    Lowest point
    770 m
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    Safety information

    Slightly challenging route, partly on paved road and partly on wide and compact dirt roads, but sometimes rutted and stony. The Saisera stream and its tributaries are crossed by some fords: in case of heavy rains, the route will not be passable in the days immediately following and it is possible that the fords and roads near the riverbed of the Saisera stream are damaged or disappeared.

    Tips and suggestions

    Route not passable from December to April due to snow. Route suitable for mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    The Ugovizza-Valbruna railway station is served by regional trains authorized to transport bicycles.

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    Directions

    A23 Motorway Palmanova - Tarvisio
    Exit Malborghetto - Valbruna

    Parking

    Parking near the Ugovizza-Valbruna railway station

    Coordinates

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    46.502978, 13.495420
    DMS
    46°30'10.7"N 13°29'43.5"E
    UTM
    33T 384557 5151034
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Map "Alpe Adria Cycle Path from Salzburg to Grado" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for € 2.

    Equipment

    Use of a helmet 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.

    Distance
    19.3 km
    Duration
    1:25 h
    Ascent
    246 m
    Descent
    241 m
    Highest point
    1,010 m
    Lowest point
    770 m
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