1 2 3 4 FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA VENEZIA FRIULI CYCLING ALPE ADRIA TRAIL – WALKING THROUGH THE GARDEN OF EDEN TRAVERSATA CARNICA TRAIL TRAIL OF FRIULIAN DOLOMITES POT MIRU – PATH OF PEACE All those who love wilderness and active holidays Slovenia, passing through the Triglav National Park A walk through broad and green valleys in the shadow but with the possibility of taking plenty of detours, so Of all the Dolomites included in 2009 in UNESCO’s ing plenty of scope for more expert mountaineers to This history and nature trails runs along the border (and in some places even by motorised transport), it will find their ideal in the Alpe Adria Trail. A long on the way. From here, the trail continues between of rough, majestic mountains, passing through that both experts and beginners can follow the route list of World Heritage Sites, those located in Friuli reach some summits. Since this is a circuit, there is between Slovenia and Friuli Venezia Giulia and is is possible to discover numerous open-air museums, journey of 750 km, divided into 43 stages, crossing Slovenia and Friuli Venezia Giulia: from the fascinating impressive forests, the whole with plentiful and according to their levels of skill and fitness. Every start are the wildest and least crowded, and offer an ide- no especial starting point, as it can be begun from ideal for all those who want to discover something war cemeteries, monuments and fortifications Austria, Slovenia and Friuli Venezia Giulia and linking and mysterious Natisone valleys to the Friulian and unique panoramas and viewpoints to draw the eye. (and finish) is at a mountain hut able to offer a bed for al destination for all trekkers who love to experience any of the four mountains huts along the route (Giaf, of the numerous traces left by the Great War in these illustrating the history of this twentieth-century war together their respective cultures, languages and Slovenian Collio, before reaching the karst plateau This is the Traversata Carnica, a trek that follows the night, food and anything else that might be useful the mountains surrounded by nature and silence. Flaiban-Pacherini, Pordenone and Padova), which territories. From the heart of the Julian Alps at the feet that changed the course of history. This unique trail traditions. Following it, trekkers discover breathtaking above Trieste leading to the enchanting port of the border with Austria and links up the Eastern on the route. Much of it can also be followed on a The route, comprising four stages for a duration provide ideal bases in which to rest and enjoy the del- of the mighty Mangart, the trail leads all the way to makes it possible not only to follow the traces of our landscapes and incredible views, discover enchanting Muggia, on the Adriatic Sea. And for those who want Dolomites in Alto Adige, the Comelico (Veneto), the mountain bike, for the greater satisfaction of those of 5-6 days, crosses the valleys in the Pramaggiore, icacies of this part of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Trieste across fascinating, wild habitats, for much of past, but also to appreciate the cultures, traditions places and villages, taste local foods and discover the to experience the thrill of crossing 3 national borders Carnic and Julian Alps in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The wishing to combine their passions for cycling and for Monfalconi, Spalti di Toro and Cridola massifs, allow- the way following the course of the River Soča/Isonzo, and excellences in terms of food and wine of two uses and customs of the areas they pass through. on foot within a few days, there is the possibility of route is divided in several stages, all Alpine in nature mountains. which for over two and a half years marked the main different territories, formerly divided and today united The trail starts in the High Tauern National Park in taking the tour that joins Lower Carinthia, the Tarvisio front in the war between the Kingdom of Italy and the by a desire to pass on and encourage the values of Austria and then descends to the valleys of Carinthia area in Italy and the Kranjska Gora area in Slovenia. Austro-Hungarian Empire. Either on foot or by bike peace. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: and continues along the green valley of the Soča in TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Length of trail: 97 km (overall route) Starting point: Length of trail: 38 km Starting point: Number of stages: Depending on the level Rifugio Giaf or Rifugio Flaiban Pacherini Number of stages: 4 Rifugio Lambertenghi-Romanin of physical training (for those arriving via Forni di Sopra) Average length of each stage: 9,5 km TECHNICAL INFORMATION: TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Length of trail: 750 km Finish: Average length of each stage: Variable Rifugio Pordenone 2 parallel but interchangeable routes: Length of trail along the Slovene front: 320,6 km (for those arriving from the Pordenone area) Starting point: Number of stages: 43 Coccau (Comune di Tarvisio, UD) one along the Italian front and the other along the Number of stages: 13 Rifugio Padova Kaiser Franz Josefs - Höhe (A) Average length of each stage: 17,5 km Austro-Hungarian front in Slovenia; Average length of each stage, Slovene front: 24 km (for those arriving via Pieve di Cadore) Finish: Finish: the same as the starting point Muggia Starting point for both: Length of trail along the Italian front: 375,7 km Log pod Mangartom (SLO) Number of stages: 15 Finish for both: Trieste (ITA) Average length of each stage, Italian front: 25 km FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: www.alpe-adria-trail.com Carte topografiche per escursionisti 1.25.000 Tabacco Editrice n° 010, 017, 01, 09, 018, 019 www.anellodolomitifriulane.com www.potmiru.si 5 6 7 8 CAMMINO CELESTE CAMMINO DELLE PIEVI CAMMINO DELLE PIEVI BY MTB ALPE ADRIA CYCLE ROUTE The Iter Aquieliense - Celestial Way is an international important shrine to the Mother of God in Slovenia, Located in isolated splendour on hilltops to guard archaeological remains survive today, that the first The Cammino delle Pievi in MTB is a variant of the the highest at 1,948 metres a.s.l.. The Cammino delle The Alpe Adria cycle route (Ciclovia Alpe Adria in and fascinating cycling routes in Europe. The Italian religious trail drawing in three different states (Italy, while in Austria the route starts at Maria Saal, above the community and the villages below, the pievi are baptisms and other sacraments were dispensed to same pilgrimage trail planned to be followed on an Pievi in MTB offers the opportunity to experience an italian) starts in Salzburg, Austria, and reaches Grado, section of the itinerary runs largely on a dedicated Austria and Slovenia) and converging at Monte Klagenfurt, a beautiful church dating back to the 8th the ancient baptismal churches that were built in the the local converters to Christianity. In the surrounding MTB. The route consists of 20 stages plus a shortcut exciting ride through villages where time seems to crossing the entire Friuli Venezia Giulia region. The cycle track or on secondary roads with little traffic, Lussari, right at the north-eastern border of Italy, century, important for the history of Carinthia and for region in the wake of the evangelisation of the rural areas, single pievi began to be constructed, and the and covers a total distance of about 300 km on mixed have stopped and through the uncontaminated na- route has been built in part on the former track of does not have significant slopes and does not require where there is a Marian shrine called of “The Three the cultural and religious identity of Mitteleuropa. areas. There are ten in Carnia, founded between local inhabitants in their parish would go to them terrain (asphalted roads, dirt roads and paths) and ture of Carnia. Given its division into stages, it can the historic Pontebbana railway line and therefore particular athletic skills or good training to be tackled. Peoples” precisely because it is the destination The Italian trail is characterised by extreme diversity the fifth and the fourteenth centuries, and they still to receive the same sacraments. Established as a with varying levels of difficulty classified according to followed in successive moments and the sections can features a succession of bridges and tunnels once It can be followed in all or part of its length, thanks of pilgrimages from these three countries. The in terms of scenery, and during the pilgrimage hikers contain some wonderful works of art, testimonies spiritual and religious pilgrimage, the Cammino delle CAI (Italian Alpine Club) criteria. The overall height be selected according to the level of training and per- used by trains and which today contribute to make to the presence of dedicated intermodal services Italian route covers about 200 km and starts from can enjoy many experiences: they will come across of the religious zeal of the mountain inhabitants. pievi allows one to learn about some of the important difference of the whole itinerary is about 12,250 me- sonal technical skills. the Ciclovia Alpe Adria one of the most beautiful effected by train and bus. an island sanctuary in the lagoon of Grado or from small country churches and famous shrines such as In the early centuries of Christianity, the most historical and cultural aspects of this region, and is tres, with the lowest altitude at 288 metres a.s.l. and Aquileia, formerly a patriarchate and a starting point Castelmonte, visit towns rich in history and art such important centre for evangelisation in Carnia was also suitable for families. The average length of each for the evangelisation of Central Europe in the early as Cividale del Friuli but also walk through the silence Zuglio, the ancient Roman Iulium Carnicum.