Friulian Dolomites Regional Natural Park

HOW AND WHERE 01

VISITOR CENTRES

Parks and nature reserves in Venezia Friuli in reserves nature and Parks The hospitality of the park towards visitors is realized through the activation of a series of visitor centres, whose purpose

is to inform, introduce and guide guests to the discovery of the territory and of its characteristics and peculiarities. PROTECTED AREAS PROTECTED

RISERVE NATURALI › Visitor centre of Andreis › Visitor centre of Forni di Sopra › Visitor centre of Tramonti di Sopra 11 INTEGRALI RIO BIANCO E DEL CUCCO “The Park Avifauna” “The Park Vegetation” “Water: nature, heritage, energy” On Sundays 3-6 p.m., admission free Admission free - Open Fri 4-6 p.m. Admission free Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-12 noon /4-6 p.m. Winter: closed (open on holidays) 12 › Visitor centre of Cimolais Summer: open on Sundays 3-6 p.m. Friulian “The Park fauna” › Visitor centre of Forni di Sotto Sat and Sun 3-6 p.m., admission free “The Park Forest Types” › Information Point Vajont Dam

RISERVA Admission Free Winter: Open Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. NATURALE Dolomites REGIONALE › Visitor centre of Erto and Casso Winter: closed (open on holidays) Summer: Open Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 03 VAL ALBA Regional Natural Park “Vajont: images and memories” Summer: open on Sundays 3-6 p.m. “Vajont: a space for memory” › Information Point of Claut Admission: 3 Euros › Visitor centre of Poffabro Winter: closed PARCO INTERCOMUNALE 01 COLLINE CARNICHE The Friulian Dolomites Regional Natural Park was founded in 1996. It is included in the mountain area above the high Friuli- Winter: Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-12 noon/2-6 p.m. “The Dairy of Poffabro” Summer: Open on Sundays 3-6 p.m. Veneto plain and comprises 36,950 hectares of protected territory between the provinces of Pordenone and Udine. It is a Summer: Fri 3-7 p.m. / Sat and Sun 10 a.m. “In Mont – The Park malghe” -12 noon/3-7 p.m. Admission: 2 Euros Open on Sundays 3-6 p.m. 02 real paradise for nature hiking and trekking, activities guaranteed by a suitable network of paths and by a large number of casere (huts) and bivouacs. The whole territory is of great geological, environmental, historical and natural interest and is characterised by a high degree of wilderness.

ROUTES 08 Visitors can easily identify the tourist den and the visitor centre dedicated to routes located in different places. The plants. In Erto and Casso, on the other recovery centre for wounded birds, in hand, you can discover everything the town of Andreis, surely arouses about the Vajont tragedy with themed 06 curiosity; it is possible to visit the avi- itineraries especially conceived both

RISERVA NATURALE aries that house the wounded raptors in the environment and at the visitor REGIONALE FORRA DEL CELLINA in difficulty. Besides the avifaunal area, centre of Erto, which is considered one it is possible to visit the visitor centre of the most important and complete ACCOMMODATION and the themed exhibition. In Forni di documentation centres on the Vajont Facilities with various forms of accommodation, cultural and sports programs, integrated educational activities are services Sopra you can discover the medicinal disaster. Poffabro and its ancient bor- managed in collaboration with the Park. plants and the typical vegetation of the ough, which is one of the most beauti- area along a simple route called “Chil- ful in , are surely worth a visit. › Pordenone Alpine Hut › Maniago Alpine Hut › Flaiban-Pacherini Alpine Hut dren Path”, visiting the botanical gar- Val Cimoliana - tel +39 0427 87300 Val Zemola - tel +39 0427 879144 Val di Suola - tel +39 0433 88555 › Pussa Alpine Hut › GIAF Alpine Hut › Park Guestrooms Val Settimana - tel +39 0427 87050 Val di Giaf - tel +39 0433 88002 Andreis - tel +39 0427 87333

INFORMATION

› Friulian Dolomites › Information › Municipalities involved Regional Natural Park Administrative Office: Province of Pordenone: www.parcodolomitifriulane.it via Roma - 33080 Cimolais (PN) Andreis, Cimolais, Claut, Erto e Casso, [email protected] tel +39 0427 87333 / fax +39 0427 877900 Frisanco, Tramonti di Sopra Province of Udine: › Area: 36,950 hectares Forni di Sopra and Forni di Sotto

Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia 07 Julian Pre-Alps Regional Natural Park AUSTRIA AUSTRIA 02 Arta Terme Tarvisio 04 A23 Tolmezzo 14 15 05 09 Gemona del Friuli Europa 16 10 San Daniele Cividale Piancavallo del Friuli del Friuli Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia UDINE SLOVENIA PORDENONE Italia Palmanova GORIZIA A28 A4 13 TREVISO Aeroporto FVG Julian Pre-Alps A4 Ronchi dei Legonari Regional Natural Park VENEZIA Aquileia

SLOVENIA Lignano Grado Sabbiadoro Turning your gaze from the Friuli plain towards north-east you will see the Musi range and the magnificence of the Mount VISITOR CENTRES Canin top. It is a charming view that induces to discover a world of clear waters, springs, Karst caves and rocks, flora and Conceived as the beginning of a journey in the protected area, each visitor centre deals with the various striking aspects of HOW TO GET THERE fauna that are as beautiful and rich as those of other areas of the Alpine range. This is the Julian Pre-Alps Regional Natural the Park, although being different depending on the specific characteristics of the single municipalities. Admission to the Park: founded in 1996, it comprises the territories of the municipalities of Chiusaforte, Lusevera, Moggio Udinese, Resia, centres and to the exhibitions of the Park is free. By car By plane By train Resiutta and Venzone, for a total area of about 100 km2. Motorways Regional Airport of Trieste www.trenitalia.it A4 Torino - Trieste 40 km from Trieste and Udine Call Centre 89.20.21 Visitor Centre of Prato di Resia Information Centre A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio 15 km from Gorizia ROUTES The meeting place for those who want Pian dei Ciclamini – Lusevera A28 Portogruaro - Conegliano 80 km from Pordenone KEY SYMBOLS MAP OF FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA PARKS AND RESERVES ON THE MAP Many are the routes that wind along of the territory: the botanical trails of to discover the complex and wonderful Situated in one of the most charming www.aeroporto.fvg.it the valleys and up the Park mountains. Bila Pecˇ and of Mount Plauris, the geo- world of the Park. Open from Tuesday valleys of Friuli, the Alta Val Torre, the Highways Motorway tunnel Over a hundred kilometres of paths, logical trail of Canin, the Nature Trail to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and centre is particularly suitable for phys- Major regional roads Road tunnel many mountain refuges and 5 informa- “Musi Valley” and the educational path from 2 to 5 p.m. ically and visually impaired people. Other roads Motorway and roads under construction 01 Friulian Dolomites Regional Natural Park Design and Creation: Five Zone Udine _ Cartography: LAC Firenze _ Printing: La Tipografica - Basaldella _ English edition printed in april 2011 _ Texts by Agenzia TurismoFVG tion centres provide everyone with the of Malga Coot. Physically or visually Open on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Translation by: D’Agostini Organizzazione Dipartimento linguistico Dagoservice _ Photographs: Archivio TurismoFVG, Aila & Francesco Zanuttin, Crozzoli, de Martin, Di Gallo, Di Lenardo, Felcher, 02 Julian Pre-Alps Regional Natural Park Gaudenzio, Michelis, Milani, Musi, Ota, Paolini, Savella, Valdemarin, Valenti, Verin, Vicario, la LIPU, the Photo Archives of all the Parks and Reserves mentioned in the brochure. State road number Railway with station and tunnel opportunity to discover and experience impaired people will be able to discov- Exhibition “Forests, man, economy in and by appointment. 03 Carnic Hills Intermunicipal Park or ex State road number Shipping routes the protected area. The themed routes, er the protected area along the “Trail Friuli Venezia Giulia” 04 Duino Cliffs Regional Nature Reserve above all, will allow an in-depth study for everybody” of Pian dei Ciclamini. Housed in the rooms of Palazzo Org- Exhibition “The mining activity of the Exhibition “Speleology and Karst phe- Nature park State Borders 05 Isonzo River Mouth Regional Nature Reserve of the natural and cultural aspects nani Martina in Venzone, the exhibition Resartico Stream in Resiutta” nomena of Mount Canin in Sella Nevea Nature reserve Regional boundaries 06 Cellina Gorge Regional Nature Reserve analyzes the history, fauna, functions Evidence of the mining activity car- - Chiusaforte” TOURIST INFORMATION Protected Area Provincial Boundaries 07 Lakes of Doberdò and Pietra Rossa and uses of the forests. Open on Sat- ried out on the slopes of the massif of Exhibition dedicated to one of the AGENZIA TURISMOFVG Motorway distances Passes Regional Nature Reserve urdays from 2 to 6 p.m. and, from Octo- Mount Plauris. Open from Tuesday to destinations preferred by speleolo- Villa Chiozza - Via Carso, 3 Road distances in kilometres Altitudes in metres ber to May, on Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from gists due to the Karst phenomena and Cableway - Chair lift 08 Cornino Lake Regional Nature Reserve I - 33052 Cervignano del Friuli (UD) and by appointment. 2 to 5 p.m. caves. Open in summer and on public 09 Mount Lanaro Regional Nature Reserve tel +39 0431 387111 / fax +39 0431 387199 Places of great interest Airports holidays. Of considerable interest Port 10 Mount Orsario Regional Nature Reserve [email protected] Of interest Frontier customs 11 Rio Bianco and of Cucco Integral Nature Reserves Castles, Fortresses Monument 12 Alba Valley Regional Nature Reserve INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION Discovery Card Tower - Convent, Monastery Lighthouse Villa of artistic interest Spa 13 Regional Nature Reserve › Julian Pre-Alps Regional Natural Park › Municipalities involved At the visitor centres of Prato di Resia and 14 Canal Novo Valley and Stella River Mouth Piazza Tiglio, 3 Province of Udine: Pian dei Ciclamini in Lusevera two cosy Archaeological area Churches, sanctuaries 33010 Prato di Resia (Ud) Chiusaforte, Lusevera, Moggio Udinese, guest room facilities, open all year round, Natural wonders Monumental cemetery Regional Nature Reserves Lookout, panoramic view tel +39 0433 53534 Resia, Resiutta, Venzone have been created. At high altitudes, moun- 15 Cavanata Valley Regional Nature Reserve fax +39 0433 53129 tain huts, refuges, bivouacs and farm hotels Caves Motorway with number 16 Miramare WWF Protected Marine Reserve › Area: 9,402 hectares complete the offer for hikers and mountain Alpine hut Entrance - Toll-gate lovers. Campsites Service area

03 04 Duino Cliffs Regional Nature Reserve 05 ROUTES Protected Areas The path named after the Bohemian road 14 from the Rilke path, the pro- inaccessible areas of the Cliffs. poet Rainer Maria Rilke, opened in tected area makes evident the passage Between autumn and spring it is easy PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES IN FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA 1987 with a total length of 1700 metres, from the wood to the Mediterranean to see various migratory or wintering allows to access the nature reserve maquis, mostly made up of holm oaks species, such as the grebes, while the Walking along the most beautiful paths, enjoying the outlines and the colours of the landscapes, discovering from Sistiana or from Duino (car parks) and hornbeams, which, as one ap- pinewood gives shelter to chaffinches, the fauna and the flora of an unspoilt environment: this, too, is experiencing Friuli Venezia Giulia. Duino Cliffs and its almost level course allows eve- proaches the sea, leave room for bush- jays, woodpeckers, sparrow hawks and From the sea, to the hills, to the mountains, a world of fascinating proposals is waiting for you, to enter a Regional Nature Reserve ryone to face the walk to admire the es (turpentine tree, Christ’s-thorn and squirrels. still unspoilt environment, where infinite spaces are surrounded by magic silences, interrupted only by the morphology of the rocks and the rich- above all sumac) and for the rupicolous voices and sounds of nature. ness of the protected flora and fauna. vegetation. On the debris heaps and in Isonzo To be observed carefully are also the the gorges in particular the Mahaleb VISITOR CENTRES Two are the main natural parks: that of the Friulian Dolomites and that of the Julian Pre-Alps. They are Carnic Hills Deželni Naravni phenomena of surface karstification, cherry and the Centaurea kartschiana, At present there is no visitor centre. River Mouth ideal places for walks, visits and nature hikes of great interest, where you will have the chance to see deer Intermunicipal Park Rezervat Devinske Stene deriving from water erosion on calcar- an endemic plant with pink-violet flow- Admission to the reserve is free. Regional Nature Reserve and roedeer or follow the trail of bears and lynxes while, looking at the sky, you will be able to make out eous surfaces. The action of the rain ers, grow. This is the suitable habitat Physically impaired people can access magnificent birds of prey among the clouds. produces the spectacular furrowed for reptiles (snakes, vipers and lizards) the panoramic site on the cliffs from The Park extends in the area of confluence of the Degano The spring months are the best to watch the flora, but au- Founded in 1996, the Reserve of the Duino Cliffs extends over 107 hectares in a narrow strip where it is possible to see the areas, the grooves and the basins, but and for the nest building of sedentary the entrance of Duino. The Regional Nature Reserve of the Isonzo river mouth extends over about 2500 hectares in the municipalities of Staranzano, On the opposite side, along Trieste’s coast, you will find the reserves of Miramare and of the Duino Cliffs, Stream with the Tagliamento river and owes its name to tumn, too, with its colours, provides extremely beautiful passage from the bio-geographical Central European domain to the Mediterranean one. Therefore, there is a high biodiver- can even hole the rock, thus enabling birds, such as the blue rock thrush, On the Rilke path there is a refresh- San Canzian d’Isonzo, Fiumicello and Grado and includes the last 15 km of the course of the Isonzo river. The Reserve is a where you will discover the sea world with guided dives or, along the Rilke path, enjoy breathtaking views, the gentle and sunny hills, covered in woods and clearings, views. It is the ideal place for cultural and nature hikes for sity level, which is combined with a landscape of rare beauty, characterised by white calcareous brinks falling sheer into the the vegetation to emerge through the the herring gull and the raven, without ment facility. site where the human presence is harmonically combined with the preservation of the huge biological heritage and of the surrounded by the Mediterranean vegetation and cliffs dropping sheer into the sea. which characterise the territory, but also comprises one of people of all ages. It features a network of routes that lead to sea. The Duino Cliffs are made up - like the whole – of carbonate rocks, born in the Cretaceous (120 million stony ground. Although most of the forgetting the peregrine falcon, already increasing biodiversity. The facilities, comfortable and easy to use, provide various possibilities both for those who simply Moreover, if you are charmed by lagoon landscapes, on the Cona Island, in the Canal Novo and Cavanata the widest and most fertile plains in Carnia. places of great natural and historical interest, among wide years ago) from the sedimentation of shells of plankton animals on the bottom of not very deep sea, the Tethys. About 50 mil- Reserve area is covered by the strip of included in the list of the animals in want to relax in an interesting and rich environment and for those who wish to study nature and increase their knowledge. valleys, you will discover peculiar ecosystems, which are real paradises for bird watchers. Thanks to the low altitude at which it is situated, it can be landscapes and original views. lion years ago, in the Eocene, the sea bottom was vertically taken to surface thanks to the pushes of the African continental black pines that separates the state danger, which finds shelter in the most visited at all periods of the year. Some of these routes can also be followed by mountain bike: plate against the Baltic one, thus creating the sharp pinnacles dropping sheer into the gulf. In Friuli Venezia Giulia you will also find interesting lake areas, such as the Cornino lake, with its emerald- The routes are never hard and can be easily followed on it is here, in fact, that the long-distance race takes place. It ROUTES green waters, where one can often see the magnificent griffon vultures that nest in the area, and the sunny winter days as well; only the possible presence of ice, can be visited at all periods of the year and offers cultural Walking along the paths that unravel that border the old wood of the Albero- Centre one can observe the details of reserve of Doberdò and Pietrarossa that, among the characteristic black poplars, gives hospitality to the in some areas, may affect the visits. and nature hikes for people of all ages. from the Visitor Centre of the Cona ni, the Grado lagoon or the seafront of habitats and fauna species; listen to spotted woodpecker and to the golden jackal. Particularly interesting for their geomorphological aspects island it is possible to reach the river the Gulf of Panzano; excursions riding the sound reproductions of the animals’ are the Nature Reserve of the Cellina Gorge, with the typical look of a large canyon, the largest in the mouth crossing the splendid floodplain the splendid Camargue horses; boat cries; admire the life over and under region and certainly one of the most spectacular in Italy, and the Rosandra Valley, on the Karst plateau, ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS OF THE PARK woods or stopping at the observatories trips along the river and the tours ac- water in a reconstructed river loop. characterised by cliffs, vertical rock faces, small waterfalls, ponds and gorges. You can do horse riding using as a base areas of the region and favouring the of Marinetta, of Biancospino or of Cioss companied by the Certified Nature the manège located in the Pinewood of development of the competitive prac- for activities of bird watching. From the Guides of the Reserve. You cannot leave Friuli Venezia Giulia without enjoying a quiet horse ride along the gentle hills of the Parco Villa Santina, which also organises hip- tice of this sport. Visitor Centre of Canèo it is possible Intercomunale delle Colline Carniche (Intermunicipal Park of the Carnic Hills), where, among places potherapy activities. Moreover, within Many attractions of the Park can be to cross the near cane field walking VISITOR CENTRES of worship and old villages, pinewoods and equipped paths, you will have the chance to admire original the activities of promotion of the Park, reached by car as well: the poles of along the path on gangway and reach The Visitor Centre of the Cona Island varieties of wild orchids and various animal species that live in this small “quintessence of the universe”. an orienteering map, suitable for chil- the network, in fact, are provided with the typical fishermen village where you provides visitors with the opportunity dren as well, has been created to allow parking areas and offer comfortable, will find a panoramic observation tow- to understand and examine the various a real approach to nature, with the aim equipped and accessible refreshment er. Moreover, there are cycling routes realities of the Reserve. At the Visitor of extending the experience to other areas.

INFORMATION FURTHER INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION › Duino Cliffs › Area: 107 hectares (63 of which at sea) › Municipality of Duino Aurisina › Servizio Pubblica Istruzione, › IAT TOURIST OFFICE There are various possibilities of › Isonzo River Mouth › Visitor Centre - Cona Island › Rifugio Isola della Cona › Managing Body Regional Nature Reserve Obcinaˇ Devin Nabrežina Cultura, Sport, Giovani, Turismo, (open from Easter to 31st December) accommodation near the reserve. Regional Nature Reserve 34079 Staranzano (GO)- tel +39 0432 998133 20 beds, kitchen use, catering service, Municipality of Villa Santina Deželni Naravni Rezervat Devinske Stene › Municipality involved Aurisina Cave, 25 U.R.P. e Progetti Europei Sistiana, 56/b - 34011 Sistiana (Ts) www.isoladellacona.it Opening times: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day conference room, secretary’s office Head office: Piazza Venezia, 1 www..duino-aurisina.ts.it Duino Aurisina 34011 Aurisina (Ts) Aurisina Centro 102 - 34011 Aurisina (Ts) tel / fax +39 040 299166 [email protected] except Thursdays (in summer open until 6 33029 Villa Santina (Ud) [email protected] Devin Nabrežina tel +39 040 2017111 tel +39 040 2017372 / fax +39 040 201307 › Area: 2,338 hectares (1,154 of which at sea) p.m.) Admission: full price ticket 5 Euros / tel +39 0433 74040 www.falesiediduino.it fax +39 040 200245 reduced price ticket 3.50 Euros (reduced fax +39 0433 74040 [email protected] › Municipalities involved price ticket up to 14 years and for people [email protected] [email protected] Fiumicello, Grado, San Canzian d’Isonzo, older than 65 years, school groups and Western Marsh Harrier Adult Deer Sunset on the lagoon Staranzano families, free for children up to 6 years old) 06 07 Lakes of Doberdò and Pietra Rossa Regional Nature Reserve 08 09 Lakes of Doberdò and Pietra Rossa Regional Nature Reserve Mount Lanaro Regional Nature Reserve

Doberdobsko in “GRADINA” VISITOR CENTRE The “Gradina” Visitor centre is active These themes are combined with those It is possible to spend the night at the Cellina Gorge Prelosno Jezero near the town of Doberdò del Lago- dedicated to prehistory and to the First guestrooms of the “Gradina” Visitor Cornino Lake Volnik Regional Nature Reserve Deželni Naravni Rezervat Doberdob. The facility houses a natural World War, using original finds as well. Centre, which is provided with 20 beds. Regional Nature Reserve Deželni Naravni Rezervat history museum that illustrates, through The facility also houses a hall for con- The refreshment area provides the a tactile-audio path, the aspects related ferences and exhibitions, a refresh- possibility to taste local wines, typical The Regional Nature Reserve of the Cellina Gorge is managed by the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park. It comprises the The Reserve extends over an area of 726 hectares and includes the municipalities of Doberdò del Lago-Doberdob, Mon- to the history, culture, vegetation, fauna ment area and guestrooms with 20 dishes or snacks suitable for a short The Regional Nature Reserve of the Cornino Lake is at the limit between the high Friuli plain and the pre-Alpine area and The Regional Nature Reserve of Mount Lanaro is on the Trieste Karst between the administrative borders of the Municipali- most significant part of the large valley hollowed by the Cellina stream among the towns of Andreis, Barcis and Montereale falcone and Ronchi dei Legionari. Located in the north-western part of the Gorizia Karst, it is considered of great natural and protection of the Karst. beds. break during the visit to the Reserve. is characterised by the wide shore of the Tagliamento river and by a wide development of calcareous rock faces and debris ties of /Zgonik and /Repentabor near the State border with the Republic of Slovenia. The central point in Valcellina in the province of Pordenone. From a morphological point of view, it looks like a large canyon, the largest in the interest mainly for the presence of the lake of Doberdò that represents a rare example in Europe of surface hydrography cones. The main aspect is the presence of the lake, with the particular transparency of its water of a very beautiful green-light the Reserve is represented by Mount Lanaro/Volnik. Considering the high biodiversity that characterizes this reserve, the region and certainly one of the most spectacular in Italy, with vertical walls and imposing phenomena of river erosion. A real connected to the Karst phenomena. The lakes of Doberdò and Pietrarossa are temporary lakes located in tectonic depres- blue colour. The morphological and climatic characteristics of the Reserve determine very interesting vegetation and fauna latter was legitimately included in the list of the Natura 2000 areas, first as a Site of Community Importance (SIC) and later “system” of gorges, joining one another, relative to the courses of the Alba, Molassa and Cellina streams. sions called polje and are supplied by the water bearing stratum of the subsoil. In the protected area there are traces left by situations, such as the presence of the holm oak in the rocky areas and a rich and varied fauna. The area is important for the as a Special Protection Zone (SPZ) as well. man in the past, such as the archaeological site of a castelliere (fortified village) of the Bronze Age and many trenches and presence of many kinds of birds of prey and hosts, thanks to a special project of preservation, a colony of griffon vultures. shelters dug in the rock during the First World War. ROUTES VISITOR CENTRES ROUTES difference in height of almost 200 metres, near the top one passes through an area Within the Reserve you will find some The Visitor Centre of the Nature Re- ROUTES the pass called Pai Strii, 450 m, where information on the territory is given The reserve is crossed by various paths extends partly inside the Regional Nature of Karst barren land which is bushing. In educational and hiking routes with serve is in the town of Barcis, in the ROUTES From the village of Sompcornino climb you can admire an altarpiece represent- and it is open on public holidays from that lead to the top of Mount Lanaro, Reserve. At the beginning the path crosses Repen it is possible to visit the Casa Car- panoramic spots where it is possible locality of Ponte Antoi. The Visitor It is possible to explore the protected up the main path from “Cjuc - Plan da ing Christ in a niche, on a rock projec- 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., during the win- among which the circular path of about the typical Karst scrub. Afterwards, it pen- sica (Karst House), a typical rustic house to admire the gorge. One of these, in Centre uses the synergistic potentials area along the CAI marked paths that l’Aghe” as far as the meadows of “Cà tion. The griffon vultures circling in the ter period, whereas in spring-summer 10 km that starts from Sagrado, leads to etrates into wood formations of oak, Tur- of the Trieste Karst that houses an ethno- particular, is defined Sky Walk: a pe- between natural environment and new are part of a network of larger routes da Lai” at an altitude of about 240 m; sky will take you along the rocks of the it closes at 6.00 p.m. Admission to the top of Mount Lanaro, descends to Re- key oak and white hornbeam trees. From graphic museum. destrian gangway that overlooks the technologies housing the themed ex- widespread all over the Gorizia Karst. leave the main path and keep climbing Ciuc Ros as far as the stavoli (shelters) the visitor centre is free. The external pen, passes by the Mociloˇ pond, continues the top you will enjoy an amazing view all VISITOR CENTRES abyss to allow visitors to experience hibition opened on 23rd June 2007, a Besides the natural beauties repre- rightwards along an avenue bordered of Sopracengla, 545 m (map Tabacco area, always open, is ideal for pleas- towards the quarry of Petrovizza and re- around you. The itinerary leads to the top In Rupinpiccolo/Repnicˇ there is a small a breathtaking emotion enjoying the multimedia station with an interactive sented by the habitats of wetlands, by dry stone walls as far as a bend fall- 020 - no. 817 - no. 818). ant walks; we advise to pay the visit turns to Sagrado. It is possible to follow of Mount Lanaro along the CAI (Italian visitor centre, which houses a small exhi- spectacular view. The two main paths CD-ROM and an audiovisual station for such as the temporary lakes, it is pos- ing sheer into the lake (370 m). Here it is equipped with binoculars and wearing three different stretches: from Sagrado Alpine Club) path no. 24, which coincides bition of fossils from the Karst. For infor- provide the opportunity of a pleasant the screening of the documentary on sible to visit the archaeological site of possible to make a detour rightwards to VISITOR CENTRES comfortable clothes. to the top of Mount Lanaro; from Repen with a carriage road, by now disused, built mation, at the Town Hall (Sgonico / Zgonik, walk in nature, which can also be an the Reserve. a castelliere of the Bronze Age (3500- visit the ruins of the old castle and enjoy The visitor centre is the main reference to the Mociloˇ pond and to the Quarry of after the Second World War by the Allies. 45), at the town winery of Sgonico (Sgoni- amusing educational experience. 1500 B.C.) and the remains of the the wonderful view. The path, very nar- point of the Reserve, the fulcrum of the Petrovizza; from the widening called P’cˇ to The vegetation along the path consists of co/Zgonik) and at the visitor centre you will trenches of the World War. row and a little exposed, will lead you to activities and the place where all the the top of Mount Lanaro. The path, with a Karst scrub mixed with black pines, while find some multimedia information points.

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› Cellina Gorge Nature Reserve › Managing Body Facilities with various types of › Lakes of Doberdò and Pietra Rossa › Area: 726 hectares › Gradina Visitor Centre › Summer months On Saturdays and Sundays › Cornino Lake › Municipality of Forgaria Various accommodation possibilities › Mount Lanaro Regional Nature Reserve › Municipalities involved Near the nature reserve you will find www.riservaforracellina.it Friulian Dolomites Regional Natural Park accommodation, cultural and Regional Nature Reserve Via Vallone, 32 On Thursdays and Fridays 2.00 - 9.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Regional Nature Reserve 33030 Forgaria nel Friuli (Ud) are available: from the farm hotel to the Deželni Naravni Rezervat Volnik Monrupino/Repentabor, Sgonico/Zgonik several hotels, farm hotels, restaurants www.parcodolomitifriulane.it › Opening times From 01/10 to 31/05: sports programs, educational activities Deželni Naravni Rezervat › Municipalities involved 34070 - Doberdò del Lago-Doberdob (Go) On Saturdays and Sundays www.riservacornino.it tel +39 0427 808137 / fax +39 0427 808136 hotel, from the holiday apartment to the www.comune.sgonico.ts.it and the famous osmizze (temporary [email protected] Sun 10 a.m.-12 noon/2-5 p.m. managed in collaboration with the Park. Doberdobsko in Prelosno Jezero Doberdò del Lago/Doberdob, tel / fax +39 0481 784111 10.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. [email protected] multi-building hotel – respecting nature [email protected] › Municipality of Sgonico/Obcinaˇ Zgonik businesses for selling and pouring wine › Area: 304 hectares From 01/06 to 30/11: Park Guestrooms: www.gradina.it Monfalcone, Ronchi dei Legionari cell +39 333 4056800 › Area: 510 hectares › “Progetto Grifone” Visitor Centre and tradition – to be chosen according to Sgonico/Zgonik, 45 and typical and genuine agricultural Sat/Sun 10 a.m.-12 noon / 2-5 p.m. Andreis tel +39 0427 87333 [email protected] › Winter months via Sompcornino one’s needs. › Area: 285 hectares 34010 Sgonico (Ts) products). › Municipalities involved › Administrative office [email protected] On Fridays 2.00 - 8.00 p.m. › Municipalities involved 33030 Forgaria nel Friuli (Ud) tel +39 040 229150 Andreis, Barcis, Montereale Valcellina Via Roma - 33080 Cimolais (Pn) On Saturdays and Sundays Forgaria and Trasaghis tel + fax +39 0427 808526 tel +39 0427 87333 fax +39 0427 877900 10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

10 11 12 13 Rosandra Valley Regional Nature Reserve ROUTES VISITOR CENTRES Nature, history and traditions are a products of the territory are presented The Visitor Centre of the Rosandra Val- plurality of treasures to be seen, ex- and offered. To testify the long tradition ley Nature Reserve is a facility situated perienced and tasted. The Rosandra connected to vine and olive growing, in in Bagnoli della Rosandra, the town Valley Nature Reserve provides, be- autumn the many oil mills are open to through which one accesses the valley, sides the nature routes, hospitality and the public. A visit to the Rosandra Val- in which it is possible to follow an itin- Mount Orsario Rosandra Valley typical products, among which local ley - Dolina Glinšciceˇ also provides the erary of in-depth analysis of the nature Regional Nature Reserve Regional Nature Reserve wines and oil stand out, whose produc- possibility to plunge into history: many themes of the Reserve. Information tion derives from the pressing of the are the archaeological sites dating and starting point for guided visits in Rio Bianco olives of the native variety called “bi- back to the Prehistoric age and to the the Valley addressed to individuals and anchera” (“belica”). Every year, on the Roman age; in fact, the ruins of a Ro- school groups. Medvedjak and of Cucco Alba Valley Dolina Glinšˇcice first Sunday after 1st May, in Dolina the man aqueduct can still be seen along Deželni Naravni Rezervat Integral Nature Reserves Regional Nature Reserve Deželni Naravni Rezervat traditional cultural event “Majenca” the path on the valley floor. takes place, during which the typical

The Regional Nature Reserve of Mount Orsario extends on the Trieste Karst in the municipality of Monrupino/Repentabor The Integral Nature Reserves of Rio Bianco and of Cucco were established in the Forest of Tarvisio in 1975; they are char- The Alba Valley Regional Nature Reserve, founded in 2006, is in the Eastern sector of the Southern Carnic Alps, in contact A few kilometres from Trieste, just on the border with Slovenia, in the Municipality of San Dorligo della Valle - Obcinaˇ Dolina, near the State border with the Republic of Slovenia. The central point in the reserve is represented by Mount Orsario/Med- acterised by rare environmental elements of great value, among harsh rock faces and woods of Norway spruce, black pine with the Julian Alps and Pre-Alps, extending over almost 3,000 hectares in the municipality of Moggio Udinese. This area, the Karst plateau is engraved by a valley furrow, the Rosandra Valley-Dolina Glinšcice,ˇ today a Nature Reserve, in the middle vedjak, whose top can be reached following a path that starts from the road that connects the hamlet of Col with Fernetti. and larch trees. chosen for its peculiar natural and historical-cultural characteristics, is situated in the two watersheds furrowed by the Alba of which the only surface watercourse of the Trieste Karst flows, the Rosandra- Glinšcicaˇ Stream, which from time immemo- Considering the high biodiversity that characterizes this reserve, the latter was legitimately included in the list of the Natura Stream and by the Simon Stream, also including the valley of Mount Vuâlt, Mount Pisimoni and comprises the “Site of Com- rial has nourished its plants, has sheltered its animals and has been an attraction element for man and anthropic activities. 2000 areas, first as a Site of Community Importance (SIC) and later as a Special Protection Zone (SPZ) as well. The area is munity Importance of Çuc dal Bôr”. Thanks to its extremely rich natural heritage, the Rosandra Valley-Dolina Glinšciceˇ has always been a destination for hikers, characterised by the presence of quite large populations of wild cat and European hedgehog, the presence of the brown bear Integral Nature Reserve Scots pine and larch trees, often ac- Integral Nature Reserve of Cucco rock climbers, speleologists and scholars. Since 2006 the managing body of the Nature Reserve of Val Rosandra has been and of the golden jackal is occasional. of Rio Bianco companied by a thick carpet of shrubs, Situated near the previous one, it ex- the Municipality of San Dorligo della Valle – Obcinaˇ Dolina Situated between 700 and 1900 me- whereas continuous formations of tends over 21 hectares at an average ROUTES will be spoilt for choice: from the climb ACCOMMODATION tres of height, it extends over an area beech and Norway spruce trees can height of 800 metres. It is an area lo- Many are the paths and the muletracks to Mount Crostis to that on the Çuc dal The mountain shelters and the bi- ROUTES VISITOR CENTRES of 378 hectares. Its boundaries, wind- grow only in the most protected val- cated near the town of Malborghetto, that stretch across the valley. They Bôr, satisfaction is guaranteed. Mo- vouacs present in the area provide an The top of Mount Orsario/Medvedjak Before getting to the top of Mount Or- In Repen you will find the Casa Carsica ing and irregular at a first look, were leys. Integral Nature Reserve, visits on the debris slope of Mount Alpe Pic- provide both trained hikers and fami- reover, there are historic routes, which excellent base for hikes. These are can be reached along a path that starts sario/Medvedjak you will cross a ma- (Karst house), a typical rustic house of traced out with the purpose of includ- for scientific purposes only, upon au- cola. It is particularly interesting from lies with children with the possibility provide evidence of the presence of hu- always open facilities, like the Vuâltm from the road that connects the hamlet ture black pine wood and then a mixed the Trieste Karst that houses an eth- ing all the unspoilt areas that had not thorization and accompanied by forest a botanical point of view, as it compris- to fully enjoy the mountain charm. It is man beings and of their activities, and mountain hut, born on the ruins of an of Col with Fernetti. At the first indica- wood with some calcareous rocky out- nographic museum and where a mul- been subject to human intervention, as rangers. es a pure population of black pine; in possible, for example, to go on an easy itineraries that provide the opportunity old casera hut, the G. Bianchi shelter, tor table, turn into a narrow path that, crops like furrowed fields. On the top, timedia information point is arranged, they were protected by the impassable spite of its small size, it is populated by walk to the Vuâlt mountain hut and to to visit the complex of works built by a base for the traverses of the chain of after a few steps, arrives at an artificial a wooden turret stands near the ruins which provides information concerning territory. The harsh aspect of the sheer many animal species. Integral Nature the homonymous wooded valley, with the soldiers during the First World War. Çuc dal Bôr, and the Cjasut dal Scîor, a pond obtained from a small furrowed of the barracks of the end of the 1930s. the tourist and nature offer in the mu- rock faces, very charming from a land- Reserve, visits for scientific purposes the possibility to make some detours Here canyoning enthusiasts will find former military shelter that has been field. The main path continues crossing From here your gaze will sweep all nicipal territory. A second multimedia scape point of view, allows the pres- only, upon authorization and accompa- to the Bianchi bivouac, to the springs the ideal place for breathtaking de- recently renovated. the scrub and afterwards the partially around, both towards the sea and into information point is at the Town Hall in ence of small pioneer woods only. In nied by forest rangers. of the Alba Stream or to the remains of scents down slides hollowed in the bushed Karst barren land. the near Slovenia. Col, 37. fact, only where it is possible, there are the military shelter. rock by the Alba and Simon streams. woods of Norway spruce, black pine, On the other hand, more expert hikers

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› Mount Orsario › Municipalities involved Near the nature reserve you will find › Ministry of Agricultural, › Alba Valley Regional Nature Reserve › Municipalities involved › IAT Office – Municipal Tourist Board › Rosandra Valley Regional Nature Reserve › Municipalities involved › Managing body: › Winter opening times › Price: admission free In the municipality of S.Dorligo della Valle Regional Nature Reserve Municipality of Monrupino several hotels, farm hotels, restaurants and Food and Forest Resources www.parcoprealpigiulie.org Moggio Udinese of Moggio Udinese www.riservavalrosandra-glinscica.it Municipality of San Dorligo della Valle - Municipality of San Dorligo della Valle Open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays -Obcinaˇ Dolina it is possible to spend the Deželni Naravni Rezervat Medvedjak Obcinaˇ Repentabor the famous osmizze (temporary businesses Italian National Corps www.prolocofriulinordest.it/moggio Piazza Pertini, 5 [email protected] Obcinaˇ Dolina Obcinˇ a Dolina from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The visitor centre can also be visited out night in hotels, boarding houses or rooms www.comune.monrupino.ts.it Col, 37 - 34016 Monrupino (Ts) for selling and pouring wine and typical and of Forest Rangers [email protected] › Julian Pre-Alps Regional Natural Park 33015 Moggio Udinese (Ud) [email protected] località Dolina, 270 of opening hours, upon booking at the for rent and taste the typical cooking at re- [email protected] tel +39 040 327122 genuine agricultural products) Territorial Office for Biodiversity [email protected] piazza del Tiglio, 3 tel +39 0433 51485 34018 - San Dorligo della Valle (Ts) › Summer opening times numbers indicated below. staurants, inns and at the typical “osmizze” via Romana, 35 - 33018 Tarvisio (Ud) 33010 Prato di Resia (Ud) recently renovated. › Area: 746 hectares tel +39 040 8329111 Open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays tel +39 040 8329435 / +39 040 8329237 in nearly all the hamlets. › Area: 156 hectares tel +39 0428 2786/2787/644991 › Area: 3,000 hectares tel +39 0433 53534 from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon [email protected] and from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.

14 15 Cavanata Valley Regional Nature Reserve 16 WWF Miramare Protected Marine Reserve VISITOR CENTRES OPENING TIMES VISITOR CENTRES The visitor centre of the Reserve is 1st March – 30th September The centre features a tour through the marine environments of the Reserve, where you will discover the organisms that close to the valley in the hamlet of On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays populate it. During most of the year, from March to November, many initiatives are organized to let people discover the sea Fossalon. It features panels and other 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. world: seawatching guided visits and dives with aqualung for divers with licence. Other proposals are the “Blue Weekends” Canal Novo devices dedicated to the natural cha- On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and the seawatching courses for children and youths. Since 1989 the educational team of the Miramare Marine Reserve has racteristics of the territory. 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. been planning and offering a wide range of game and educational activities for schools of all kinds and grades, from nursery Outside you will find an aquarium, with 1st October - 28th February schools to secondary schools, allowing students – also thanks to the “Blue Weeks” – to get familiar with scientific instru- Valley some fish typical of the fish farms, an On Tuesdays and Thursdays ments and observation techniques and to discover all the richness of the marine ecosystem. educational freshwater pond, the toi- 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and Stella River Cavanata lets and the outbuildings, which are On Sundays and Holidays Mouth Valley equipped with tables and benches. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Miramare Regional Nature Reserves Regional Nature Reserve WWF Protected Marine Reserve

An extraordinary territory between the mainland and the sea, the lagoon of Marano is, together with that of Grado, the most northern Situated on the eastern edge of the Grado lagoon, it extends over an area of 341 hectares, 67 of which at sea. The Cavanata The Protected Marine Reserve is situated a few minutes from Trieste, near the famous castle and interesting historical and lagoon area of the Adriatic. One of the most peculiar and distinctive environments of the whole regional lagoon area, with a remark- Valley Regional Nature Reserve was founded in 1996 and is important for its rich avifauna. Managed by the Municipality of natural sites. Here, dives, guided visits and seawatching courses provide unique sensations. able nature value, is the Regional Nature Reserve of the Stella river mouth. The protected area extends over 1,377 hectares, including Grado, it is a wetland of international value. It includes wide brackish basins, the tide channels of various depths and the The Reserve was founded in 1986 and extends around the promontory of Miramare, a coastal projection between the tourist the delta of the Stella river and some typical lagoon zones characterised by remarkable variations of saltiness and temperature with “barene” (salt marshes) of the former fish farm. The coast portion close to the lagoon mouth of Primero comprises a tom- harbour of Grignano and the coast of Barcola, a few kilometres to the north-west of the city of Trieste. It is situated within a the presence of channels, “velme” (tidal flats) and “barene” (salt marshes). The Canal Novo Valley nature reserve consists of a former bolo, and the wood at the back, as well as freshwater marshes bordered by wooded areas and damp grasslands. Since 1999 tourist area that combines natural, historical and cultural aspects. fish farm, from which it takes its name, and of some sowable lands. In the reserve, considering its closeness to the town of Marano, it has been actively managed and monitored and educational activities and scientific research have been carried out. the lagoon visit centre was created. An innovative and pilot project-proposal in the national environmental preservation and fruition. Near the Reserve you will find the Park raced lands, which provide breathtak- Education Centre (CEAM), a themed ROUTES CYCLE TRACK, COAST ROUTE THE FISH POND and Castle of Miramare, a museum ing views over the gulf of Trieste. The library, an education room and a sci- THE VISIT TO THE RESERVE addition to environmental preservation VISITOR CENTRES The routes inside the Reserve, in some The cycle track, which from Grado leads The visit is possible only if accompa- and historical building protected by integral protection area extends over entific laboratory. The visit to the Stella river mouth ne- and scientific research, much atten- The visitor centre is equipped with buil- cases, lead to shieldings, that is to say, to Caneo and to the Isonzo river mouth, nied. Guided visit to the beach, to the the Soprintendenza dei Beni Culturali 30 hectares and is surrounded by a cessarily occurs via water transport; it tion is given to nature knowledge and dings that maintain the traditional struc- observatories equipped with slots. In flanks the Cavanata Valley on three sides. hygrophilous forest at the back, to the (Cultural Heritage Department); the 90-hectare partial protection area, is possible to admire, besides a unique fruition, to discover from close-up the ture of the local “casoni”, providing fun- order not to disturb the wild fauna, in It runs along the Luseo grasslands, the facilities of the fish farm. At present, museum of the former stables of Mira- called “buffer”, established in 1994. In and fascinating panorama, and the rich enchanting lagoon environment. Con- ctions of toilets, refreshment, education particular the birds, and to let most water basins of the valley, the visitor cen- during weekends, the managing body mare, which houses many exhibitions; the gardens of the Castle of Miramare avifauna, some absolutely peculiar and ceived on the model of the “Wetlands and observatory. The reserve is open all visitors enjoy their view, it is advisable tre, the Averto channel and continues on organizes free visits in this interesting in the Bay of Grignano, the modern you will see a small building, common- very rare environmental aspects. Cha- Centres”, it is a centre for the inter- year round, from Tuesday to Sunday, to access the facilities in silence. More- top of the bank towards the sea. domain. museum facility “Immaginario Scien- ly called the “castelletto di Miramare” racteristic elements of the Stella river pretation, the education and the envi- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (opening times ac- over, at the visitor centre, free binocu- tifico Science Centre”. It is possible to (small castle of Miramare), which mouth, surely charming, are the caso- ronmental preservation of the lagoon cording to the season). However, upon lars and bicycle hire is available, to FROM THE VISITOR CENTRE TO THE reach the Karst plateau along historic houses the operational headquarters ni, typical local buildings of common heritage, where the education facilities booking, groups can access the reserve help visitors watch the avifauna along OBSERVATORY OF THE PENINSULA paths, which start from the promon- of the Marine Reserve. Besides the reed. The Canal Novo Valley Nature of scientific experimentation and rese- every day. Prices: full price ticket 3.50 the routes. From the visitor centre a path of about tory of Miramare and reach Contovello head office, the facility houses the Visi- Reserve is a protected area where, in arch are concentrated. Euros, reduced price ticket 2.50 Euros. 400 m leads to the observatory of the across the “pastini”, vine and olive ter- tor Centre, the Marine Environmental peninsula. This is an area that has been recently modified with the crea- INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION tion of new freshwater reservoirs and INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION VISITOR CENTRE OPENING TIMES AND PRICES screens of trees. › Canal Novo Valley and Stella River Mouth › Municipality involved: Marano Lagunare In the nature reserve a new important facility › Cavanata Valley › Municipality of Grado The Reserve is located in the Municipality of › Managing body › Visitor Centre › Summer season (15/06 - 15/09) › Winter season (15/09 - 15/06) › Free visit Regional Nature Reserves - the “cason sarsegna” - has recently been Regional Nature Reserve Piazza Biagio Marin, 4 - 34073 (Go) Grado, a town with a wide range of accom- WWF Italia ONLUS › Miramare Protected Marine Reserve Open every day Open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full price ticket - free visit 2.50 Euros [email protected] › Municipality of Marano Lagunare built, a modern and cosy guest room facility, FROM THE VISITOR CENTRE www.grado.info › Tourism and external relations office modation facilities, whose centre is well Viale Miramare, 349 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 6 p.m. On Holidays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reduced price ticket - free visit (-20%) www.riservenaturali.maranolagunare.com Nature Reserves Office – Visitor Centre which can accommodate up to 60 people. TO THE SAND OBSERVATORY www.vallecavanata.altervista.org tel +39 0431 898239 connected to the hamlet of Fossalon which, 34151 Grignano - Trieste Booking advised From March to May and from 2 p.m. until one hour before 2.00 Euros [email protected] From the visitor centre to the sand ob- [email protected] fax +39 0431 898205 at present, offers some farm hotels, restau- tel +39 040 224147 / fax +39 040 224636 the Miramare Park › Guided visit › Areas Via delle Valli, 2 servatory towards Grado, a pedestrian [email protected] › Reserve Visitor Centre rants, hotels. [email protected] (Grignano side) closes. Full price ticket with guided visit 5.00 Euros Stella River Mouth Reserve: 1,357 hectares 33050 Marano Lagunare (Ud) › Municipalities involved: Grado tel +39 0431 88272 www.riservamarinamiramare.it Reduced price ticket with guided visit path of about 400 m that overlooks the Canal Novo Valley Reserve: 124 hectares tel +39 0431 67551 › Area: 341 hectares (67 of which at sea) Booking of group visits: +39 340 4005752 Guided visits by appointment only (-20%) 4.00 Euros fax +39 043167930 valley water basins.