 This
beautiful shore path has
woods on one side and breathtaking views over the Sistiana Bay on
the other. It is only a few kilometers long and an easy walk. It
starts from the seasonal base of the Azienda di promozione turistica
di Sistiana and ends at the entrance to the village of Duino. To get
to this path from Trieste, take the number 44 bus (TT) or the number
51 bus (APT), which stops
across the road from the head of the path. If you drive, then be
aware that there is limited parking space—you might want to park
further down the road.
 Astonishing,
and easily attained views of the coast await. From the piazza
ask directions for the coastal road, where before Duino
there's an entrance through the trees to the Sentiero Rilke, a path
named after the early twentieth-century German poet Rainer Maria
Rilke, who was the best-known walker of this cliff path.
Rainer Maria
Rilke's great cycle of ten elegies named after the castle on the
Adriatic had its inception, according to Rilke's host at Castle
Duino, Maria von Thurn und Taxis-Hohenlohe, on the morning of
January 21, 1912. Interrupted by the First World War, the cycle of
ten elegies was completed only a decade later.
The two great complementary poem cycles, Duino Elegies and Sonnets
to Orpheus, are not only the result of an extraordinary kind of
contact with the unseen world; they are an attempt to understand
that world, and to understand it in its holistic relationship to the
visible.ble, world.
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The
Kugy path - Sentiero Kugy - Julius Kugy Wanderweg
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Dedicated to the famous climber and writer, begins at
Aurisina and links the Vedette Belvedere "look-outs"
situated along all the Carso ridge as far as Crogole : Alice,
Slataper, Italia,
Liburnia e Weiss.
Kugy
was the poet of the Alps.
When
walking in the lush vegetation, visitors can admire naturalistic
environments of rare beauty, the sea, the city of Trieste and, in
the distance, the tops of the Alps.
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The Path Josef
Ressel - Sentiero Ressel - Josef Ressel Wanderweg
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The
historical-naturalistic and high-tech path dedicated to Josef Ressel
has been planned and realized by foresters in the Karst with the
purpose of giving indipendence to people, particularly to the blind.
It has been conceived in order to inform and make think, but mostly to
touch and listen.
 This
walk is one of the first in Europe to be equipped with an infrared
transmitters system that throughout the track allows, by a proper
receiver, to have vocal information (in Italian, Slovenian or English)
regarding the direction and the environmental and historical
peculiarities of the territory as you walk across.The receiver can be
collected at no charge at the "Centro didattico naturalistico"
(Naturalistic educational centre), located at the entrance of the town
of Basovizza, coming from Trieste, in via Gruden 34 or at the "Unione
italiana ciechi of Trieste" (Italian union for blind of Trieste)
located in via C. Battisti n. 2 (tel. 040 762046).
At the Naturalistic educational centre you can get from the personnel
of the Forester Corps more information concerning the environmental
realities of the Karst and other naturalistic topics even with the
support of an interactive exhibition.
Josef
Ressel, forest intendant and inventor, was born in Chrudim, Boemia in
1793. In the forest field he accomplished accurate studies on the
condition of the woods, on the production of timber for the
Austro-Hungarian Navy and planned reafforestation projects that
anticipated the wide work of the Karst reafforestation. He's been also
the author of ingenious experimentations in the naval field, as the
propulsion through the screw of Archimedes and the steam navigation
with propeller.
He lived in Trieste since 1821 and from that time on his life belonged
to these multiethnic lands, this path is in fact the essence of his
existence: a deep respect for nature and the mankind, without barriers
or boundaries, always looking ahead for a technological and social
future of the mankind in its whole.
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Weiss
Path - Sentiero Weiss - Weiss Wanderweg
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 An
excursion itinerary around the village of Aurisina characterised
by historical, geological and botanical elements of great interest.
The path is named after the great Trieste climber Tiziana Weiss.
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Parco
di Villa Revoltella - Stadtpark Baron Revoltella
Walking
in a lovely park on the outskirts
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A
lovely park on the city's outskirts where you can take a walk and at
the same time admire the lovely villa that belonged in the 19th
century to Baron Pasquale Revoltella, a patron of art and culture.
Like an alpine chalet and with its two floors, it was in this lovely
building, which can no longer be visited, that the Baron spents his
days relaxing.
In the garden between a lovely fountain and a basket
ball pitch popular among young people, you can also find the stables
and Revoltella's private chapel, dedicated to the holy Spaniard
Pasquale Baylon and where the remains of the Baron still lay. Inside
the church, there are several neo-gothic style features to be
admired. Bus # 11
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Sentiero
dei pescatori / Fisherman's Path / Fischerweg
Beautiful walk from Carso to the sea
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  This
path that links the village of Aurisina with the beautiful beach of
Cannovella de' Zoppoli was reopened a couple of years ago by the
local Duino-Aurisina council. If you want to see something even more
beautiful than the Rilke path then come here. However, be warned
that although this is not a technically difficult walk, it is not
suitable for people who become short of breath as it is a long and
steep walk. Once you have reached the bottom you eventually have to
ascend and this could be a problem for people with asthma. This walk
follows the asphalt road to Aurisina for some way, and then turns
off at a fork in the road just after a petrol station. Leave the
road here and follow the signposted path towards a loose earth track
which leads to a crossroads of three paths.
The
Sentiero dei pescatori leads down from here towards the sea and
crosses the railway platforms that link Udine with Trieste
(obviously be careful when you cross the track).
 After the station,
the descent continues in the midst of lots of vegetation and has a
beautiful view over the Istrian coast to the Grado lagoon. Cross
over the coast road and you will eventually arrive at the little Cannovella de' Zoppoli beach after passing through lots of narrow
terraces and grapevines. There are lots of steps, but the sunset
over the sea will make your effort seem worth it. There is also a
small restaurant where you can refuel with a plate of spaghetti and
clams, or fried squid, before climbing all the way back up again.
For further information contact the Duino-Aurisina Council's Public
Relations Office on the number provided (between 1pm-5pm Mon,
10am-1:30pm Tue-Fri).
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Riselche
Path - Sentiero di Riselche - Riselcherweg
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 A
path rich in historical, archeological and especially natural
attractions in the area around the village of Sgonico . It is named
after the dolina it leads to and is provided with several information
points and direction signs that help tourists along the way. On
crossing the centre of Sgonico on your way back, stop at the
local renovated wine-cellar with its wide selection of local wines.
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Strada
Napoleonica - Napoleonweg
A lovely walk on the Carso
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Another
interesting itinerary begins in the center of Trieste from the
central square Piazza Oberdan with the famous and beloved tramway Tram
de Opcina, by electric
traction on the entire line, supplemented by a cable section (the
only one of its kind) to help to overcome the huge difference in
height to reach the village of Optschenegg/Villa Opicina on the
Carso plateau, 348 m above sea level.
After
more than a century of active service it can still offer wonderful
emotions to the local residents (it's still their preferred way to
reach Opicina) and the tourists also find this original means of
transportation (a cross between an extra urban tram and a cable
railway) an unforgettable moment of their visit of Trieste. The tram
car bearing no. 411 is the oldest tram still running in Europe
today. Along the way you'll enjoy a particular view over the city.
When you arrive to Villa Opicina we suggest a pleasant stroll on the
Napoleonica road, a path in the woods between high limestone rocks
that leads from Opicina to the village of Prosek (Prosecco). The
open view ranges all over the Gulf of Trieste and a vast part of the
city.
Being exposed to the sun and protected from the wind, it's a very
pleasant itinerary even in the cold winter days.
To reach the beginning of the path, you have return back from the
station of the tramway at Opicina, following the tracks till you see
a great white obelisco, a monument erected in 1830 in memory of the
emperor of Austria, that ordered the building of the commercial road
that connected the port of the Empire to the capital of Austria. The
path is quite leveled and continues for about 3 kilometers. It ends
near some high limestone rocks, a good place to practice free
climbing and bouldering.
The walk continues on the asphalted road till you reach a small
fountain, and right behind it the path continues with a sign number
12 (follow the red and white signs on the trees and on the rocks)
leading to the strange church named Tempio Mariano del Monte Grisa
(see the panorama on the photo).
From here you can continue your walk following the signs that will
lead you again to the Obelisco monument.
By car from Trieste you have the direction to
Opicina, doing the Strada Nuova per Opicina or via Commerciale, then
at the beginning of the village there is the starting point of this
panoramic path (Obelisco).
We
reccomend to take the tram leaving from Piazza Oberdan in downtown
of Trieste, which is going till the village of Opicina, for the
panorama offered and the particularity of this line.
It
is an easy-doing itinerary where you don't need trekking
clothes, which goes from the starting point to the Monte Grisa
Sanctuary, dominating the gulf of Trieste; in clear days you can
observe the city, the sea front of Istria and the lagoon of Grado.
It can be done by mountain bike too; for climber, good faces for
training.
It
is known as the Napoleonic street because, according to legend, it
was built by Napoleon's troops. The road winds through 5 km of the
Carsian high plain to the villages of Opicina and Prosecco. This
walk is well loved by the people of Trieste, and especially popular
on Sundays in the spring and autumn. People also come here to run
and climb on the rocky outcrops which are on either side of the
path.
When you are at Opicina, before beginning the walk, have a
look towards the sky and admire the white obelisk which was erected
by Trieste's Merchant Corp in 1830 in honour of the visit of the
Austrian emperor Francis I.  As
you set off, the path is very easy to follow (in spite of the fact
that it was originally a medieval track which made its way though an
oak wood. The wood has now disappeared.) and the distance in
altitude between Opicina and Prosecco is only around 100 metres.
It's a perfect way to spend a morning immersed in nature, surrounded
by red sumac, sage and other beautiful countryside with wonderful
views over the sea.
The area was put into order by the Giulian Alpine society and
dedicated to the climber Nicolo Cobolli in 1935. It is sheltered
from the bora and is often bathed in the sun making it a sunny
island in the winter months. After you have walked leisurely for
around an hour you will get near to San Nazario which is a typical
village of Carso. You can go from here to the charming sanctuary at
Monte Grisa.
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Via
della Salvia - Salbeiweg
Duino Aurisina - Trieste
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 An
island of peace, immersed in nature. This is the Via della
Salvia, an enchanting pathway in the middle of the woods,
between Duino Aurisina and the land of Santa Croce, in the heart
of the Trieste Carso.
There
are plenty of alternative routes, you can walk along the road
that overlooks the sea or for more sporty types, you can head
towards the llokout dedixated to the climber Tiziana Weiss
crossing the Carsican clearings and moors. In reality the whole
journey is pleasant and can be completed in half a day.
Panoramas such as this one fill the eyes and warm the heart.
Spring and autumn are the best times to go or on a summer
evening.
 To
get here take the coastal road that leads to Trieste until you
reach a fork with a slope towards the sea on one side and a very
steep asphalt road on the other. Take the latter and you will
find yourself at the entrance to Via della Salvia. Park up in
the neighboring area, fill your lungs with fresh air and off you
go.
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Val
Rosandra - Rosandertal
Bagnoli presso Trieste
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 People
living outside the Trieste area may not recognise the name. The
locals, and the better informed, know that Rosandra is the name
of a brook that runs through a
natural reserve, the only stream flowing on the surface of the
Karst. This corner of the Karst is also the highest: with its
670 mts, Monte Cocusso is the loftiest mountain in the area.Due
to its windiness and peculiar orographical features, Val
Rosandra presents an astounding variety of plants and flowers.
The local fauna is also rather interesting: the woods are home
to many rare species of birds and reptiles, while various types
of amphibians populate the areas surrounding the stream. The
pools are teeming with river crayfish; fishing is, however,
strictly forbidden.
The valley is surrounded by sometimes gloomy
mountainsides. It is negotiable from many sides, but we suggest
you take one of the easiest and least tiring. The starting point
is the small village of S.Elia (Draga): take the tarmac road and
follow it into the bush, where the smell of soil and wet wood is
overwhelming, especially
after a storm. The path goes very gently uphill, and after the
first twenty minutes it starts to go downhill.
By
now you will have left the woods, the trees do not block out the
view any longer and you will be able to take in the green-grey
landscape. In about forty-five minutes you will reach the bar
that used to serve the delectable and cheap moscatella, a
refreshing beverage that could also be served to children, due
to its very low alcoholic content. Outside what used to be the
bar, there are wooden tables and benches for hikers to sit on
and have a rest, and possibly puff on a cigarette, in total
disregard of the healthy purpose of the walk.
The road back will take you to the opposite side of the valley,
where the path rises a little higher and you may also take the
opportunity to visit the small church of Santa Maria in Siaris,
dating back to the fourteenth century. From there you may hurtle
down the screes, or alternatively keep following the road, and
still have a look at the screes without having to negotiate
them.The site is also important from an archeological point of view.
here you will find the ruins of the ancient Roman aqueduct,
dating back to the 1st century AD, which used to convey water
from the Oppia spring to the ancient Tergeste. Back in Draga S.
Elia, our starting point, you will also be able to see the old
jazere, once employed in the production and preservation of ice.
So,
You cannot leave Trieste without having visited the Rosandra
Valley.
Actually
it resembles to a canyon more than to a valley, carved in
limestone by the Rosandra torrent, due to the presence of an
edge between the sandstone and the limestone, it has a rich
flora, with rare and endemic species.
The
itinerary begins at the village of Bagnoli della Rosandra. It
can be easily reached by bus, lines 40 or 41 or by car (about 10
km from the city center), tracking the road signs to San Dorligo
della Valle. From the main square of Bagnoli,
following the asphalted road (closed to traffic in the weekends)
you'll reach the alpine shelter "Mario Premuda",
probably the shelter at the lowest altitude in Italy (80m). It
was built by the pioneers of free climbing in 1940, to
serve as a base for the excursions in the Valley, today it
serves as a good point of restoration for tourists and the
triestini that are searching some refreshment in the hot summer
evenings.
The Valley it's a natural gym for free-climbing, more than 100
routes of different technical difficulty, up to the rating of 7,
some already opened at the beginning of the century by the
famous climber Emilio Comici.
In the torrent, that formed some curious pools, eroding the
limestone rock in the centuries, it is possible to go bathing in
summer.
The local East-NorthEast wind , when channeled through the
Valley, reaches a considerable speed. On the Sella della Bora
(in the photo), the particular form of the rock works as a
lunching pad, as the compressed wind expands again on the upper
edge with no obstacles. In the days of strong Bora the wind
reaches at this point speeds of more than 200 km/h, it's
impossible to stand, it's quite an experience to try, but be
careful, you could see the stones fly!
Near the shelter of Premuda you would notice the ruins of the
antique roman aqueduct that brought the water to the city of
Tergeste (the old roman name for Trieste), following a track
about 17 km long and with the only help of a minimum difference
in height (one of the many architectural miracles of the Antique
Romans).
Following the main path named Path of Friendship as it continues
over the border in Slovenia, you'll reach the water-fall of the
torrent, a beautiful leap of more than 30 meters, for those non
very experienced we suggest to watch the waterfall from the
distance, on the path, as descending to the bottom of the fall
could be quite dangerous.
For those more reckless it's possible to continue to the Cippo
Comici, a monument dedicated to Emilio Comici and the mythical
group of climbers called i "Bruti della Val Rosandra",
a famous group of the heroic alpinism, the first explorers of
the modern freeclimbing techniques, that moved their first steps
in the natural gym of the Val Rosandra.Walking
ahead on the main path you'll reach the small village of Botazzo,
not more than 10 houses. From here you can continue on the left,
on the road that leads to the old railway tracks that in the old
days linked Trieste to the village of Hrpelje, now transformed
in a bicycle track that descends from the Val Rosandra to the
district of Campo Marzio in Trieste.When you'll pass a house
that once was a small train station you'll encounter two
tunnels, then, after no more than 500 meters you can choose a
small path on the left (path n.15), be careful, it's a little
hidden in the bushes.
This path leads to an open space with great trees where once
stood the castle of Moccò that dominated the valley. The near
belvedere is well worth a short walk, as the view embraces the
whole valley and the upper part of the village of Bagnoli, where
we started our excursion. From there you can descend directly to
the Rifugio Premuda.
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