6TH ROUTE: Aquileia – Cervignano del Friuli (29.2 km)

It is from Aquileia, after a fascinating dive into the history of the Roman Empire, that the sixth and final leg of the bike route along the Friulian Riviera begins.

You leave the UNESCO World Heritage city along the bicycle path to Belvedere (km 6.7) and, following the route of the magnificent Alpe Adria Radweg, you can detour to reach the town of Grado. Continuing along the route instead, the lagoon accompanies the ride for about 2 km, in a beautiful avenue of maritime pines, skirting the coastal dunes and pine forest.

Moving away from the blue of the lagoon, we first reach the village of Boscat, then those of San Lorenzo and Fiumicello (km 19) pedaling north. Here we switch from the bicycle path to the ordinary roadway for a short distance, until we find again on Viale della Libertà the bicycle path in its own seat leading to Villa Vicentina, passing through Borgo Sant’Antonio. In Scodovacca (km 24.8) is the botanical splendor of Villa Chiozza Park, a fantastic setting of trees, flowers, paths and small bridges.

The last kilometers lead to Cervignano del Friuli, where it all began, closing the loop formed by the six stages of the bike route exploring the Friuli Riviera by bicycle.

Length: 29 km
Elevation gain: 176 m
Downhill elevation gain: 175 m
Highest point: 10 m
Lowest point: 1 m
Type of surface: asphalt

Commune of departure: Aquileia
Place of departure: Aquileia
Municipality of arrival: Cervignano del Friuli
Place of arrival: Cervignano del Friuli

Recommended period: all year round

The Friulian Riviera is a loop route designed to visit bike-friendly Friuli Venezia Giulia. The bicycle route is about 192 km long and runs between the Adriatic Riviera and the lagoon, also crossing the lowlands. It can be enjoyed by sea lovers and all those who dream of walking in small forests or discovering the fascination of archaeology and history.

With a ride punctuated by lagoon landscapes and the flat, gentle rhythms of the plains, the route is suitable for anyone: it runs along the Upper Adriatic coast, laps the lagoons of Grado and Marano, and reaches the Roman city of Aquileia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Credits: Province of Udine – Land of the Patriarchs