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TriestePhoto: ph Devis Solerti, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Cross-border gravel route loop starting from Trieste and reaching the Val Rosandra Nature Reserve with panoramic views of the Gulf of Trieste
A gravel route starting from Trieste Central Station, passing through the wonderful Piazza Unità d'Italia and along the city’s shores, offering a splendid first view of the sea. The ride continues along Viale Campi Elisi, then, with an elevation gain, to Sant'Antonio in Bosco, a quiet village nestled among the hills. The gravel route crosses the scenic Bosco Stena, where lush vegetation accompanies your ride. Heading towards Basovizza, you cross the evocative Val Rosandra nature reserve, characterized by bright vegetation with vertical flysch walls, large screes, and extraordinary panoramic views over the Gulf of Trieste. The route extends beyond the border, reaching Sežana and then returning to Italy via Trebiciano and the panoramic point of Monte Belvedere di Banne. Finally, it returns to the city along Strada Nuova to Opicina, completing the loop back at Central Station.
Author’s recommendation
To fully immerse yourself in the Karst culture, discover the osmize: typical inns where you can taste local products.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Route with long stretches of not very challenging but continuous climbs.
Busy stretch on SR 58 Trieste Conconello for 7.3 km.
Tips and suggestions
Mixed route, running on dirt roads and sections with packed earth surfaces.
Roadbook
From the Trieste railway station, continue along the shores towards Viale dei Campi Elisi. From here, start ascending towards Val Rosandra until you reach Basovizza. From there, enter Slovenia and pedal on to Sežana. Return to Trieste via the descent of Banne and Cologna.
Bold Pier
Riva Nazario Sauro corner of Molo Bersaglieri
Bersaglieri Pier
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Trieste is served by regional trains with bicycle transport.
Directions
Highway A4 Turin - Trieste
Trieste exit
Parking
Near the Trieste Railway Station.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Map "Adriatic Sea Cycle Route" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is sold at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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