Toprecommended route
The route starts from Aquileia, crosses the countryside of Terzo di Aquileia, and runs along the Grado lagoon. A journey immersed between vineyards and the lagoon!
Itinerary
The itinerary mainly winds through the countryside of lower Friuli. Starting from Aquileia, you pedal towards the village of San Martino and Terzo d'Aquileia, until reaching the lagoon near the pumping station and the Marina of Salmastro. Here, it is pleasant to stay in the saddle amid greenery, the waters of the canals, and the sounds of nature. Upon reaching the village of San Martino, you can admire the valuable frescoes inside the Church of San Martino Vescovo. The village hosts the historic "Pumpkin Festival" every year with musical entertainments, exhibitions, and traditional pumpkin-based dishes.
Food & wine
You ride in the DOC Friuli-Aquileia wine production area, where Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso stands out—a ruby red wine, intense and delicate on the nose with floral, fruity, and spicy hints, dry and smooth on the palate, all to be discovered! A wine that pairs very well with dishes offered in local farmhouses and trattorias.
RECOMMENDED DISH: gnocchi with duck sauce
The route is suitable for families with children aged 10 and over.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Very easy route, completely flat and partially on good-quality gravel. Suitable for families as it is mostly free of vehicle traffic except for occasional agricultural vehicles. The loop is entirely sunny. The route can be done all year round; during summer, the cooler hours are preferable.
During the summer season it is possible to ride part of the loop from GRADO or AQUILEIA by maritime transport. For more information: https://www.aptgorizia.it/servizio-marittimo/
Public-transport-friendly
Bicibus service from UDINE to GRADO with stops in Palmanova and Aquileia.
From Cervignano del Friuli train station following the Alpe Adria cycle path (FVG1) towards GRADO.
Highway A4 Venice Trieste - Palmanova exit
SR352 towards Grado
Parking Aquileia center - Via Giulia Augusta 74 - AQUILEIA
Map "Alpe Adria cycle path from Salzburg to Grado" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is sold at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Rideable with any bike, even without gears, road bikes are not recommended due to the presence of unpaved sections.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
