Carso Triestino
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland25,880 contributions
Dec 2019
The city of Trieste is of great cultural interest, but it also offers plenty for the nature lover, especially in the Carso Triestino, part of the Karst Plateau, which it shares with southwestern Slovenia. With plenty of trails it is a paradise for hikers. Most popular is the Strada Vicentina (or Via Napoleonica) on the edge of the Karst, high above the Mediterranean with great views of the coastline. This 3,7km long walk is very popular.
On most other trails one encounters only very few people. One day we took the bus to Opicina, where we started our a bit more than 4h hike to the old pond at 'Stagno di Banne' (Stari Kral), continuing through the village of Trebiciano (Trebce) to the village of Gropada, where we stopped for lunch at an Agroturismo restaurant.
After that we went for a short stretch on the 'Alpe Adria Trail', which is 750km long, starting at the foot of the Grossglockner and going through Carinthia, Slovenia to the Italian border village of Muggio near Trieste. Another part was on the 'Josef Ressel Trail', which continues to the Sloven village of Lipica, famous for its stud farm of Lipizzan horses.
We ended the hike in the village of Basovizza, from where we took a bus back to Trieste. The whole hike on the Plateau is with hardly any difference in altitudes and mostly around 400m asl. The scenery is typical 'Karst', a geological formation, which got its name from here, but is now used for similar topographies all over the world.
On most of our walk we went through light forest, past drystone walls and 'Karren' (limestone pavements) and we saw several dolines (sinkholes), so typical for a Karst landscape, where water disappears through cracks underground. For this reason no rivers or brooks are encountered.
On most other trails one encounters only very few people. One day we took the bus to Opicina, where we started our a bit more than 4h hike to the old pond at 'Stagno di Banne' (Stari Kral), continuing through the village of Trebiciano (Trebce) to the village of Gropada, where we stopped for lunch at an Agroturismo restaurant.
After that we went for a short stretch on the 'Alpe Adria Trail', which is 750km long, starting at the foot of the Grossglockner and going through Carinthia, Slovenia to the Italian border village of Muggio near Trieste. Another part was on the 'Josef Ressel Trail', which continues to the Sloven village of Lipica, famous for its stud farm of Lipizzan horses.
We ended the hike in the village of Basovizza, from where we took a bus back to Trieste. The whole hike on the Plateau is with hardly any difference in altitudes and mostly around 400m asl. The scenery is typical 'Karst', a geological formation, which got its name from here, but is now used for similar topographies all over the world.
On most of our walk we went through light forest, past drystone walls and 'Karren' (limestone pavements) and we saw several dolines (sinkholes), so typical for a Karst landscape, where water disappears through cracks underground. For this reason no rivers or brooks are encountered.
Written November 4, 2020
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DvoraVienna
Vienna, Austria7 contributions
Sep 2020
Every osmiza I've stopped in at has had wonderful wines and delicious hams and cheeses...the ultimate wine tasting in very pleasant and informal settings. Don't miss it...we unfortunately get no further than the osmiza and have yet to do the nature walks and big tourist sites. I guess we're just simple lushes....LOL!
Written September 23, 2020
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Jane B
London, UK38 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Had a great walk in the beautiful Rosandra Valley leading up to the Slovenian border. Part of the largest Nature reserve, a stream runs through it, rocky limestone landscape with high cliffs and a rich flora. The walk was made possible for
us because we found a website - Curiosi di Natura societa co-operativa - an initiative
of some dedicated locals to promote all the different features of the Karst/Carso. Through them we were able to hire at a very reasonable rate a friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide who knew the best route for us/ how to get there and gave us all
the background and local info as well as pointing out and naming all the flowers and trees - as that was our interest.
us because we found a website - Curiosi di Natura societa co-operativa - an initiative
of some dedicated locals to promote all the different features of the Karst/Carso. Through them we were able to hire at a very reasonable rate a friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide who knew the best route for us/ how to get there and gave us all
the background and local info as well as pointing out and naming all the flowers and trees - as that was our interest.
Written May 11, 2017
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AnneW7
KIDDERMINSTER, ENGLAND31 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Ask at the amazingly helpful Tourist Information Centre for bus routes and maps. The 2 and the 4 go up to Opicina but get off at the obelisk and you can walk along a divine panoramic path that goes on to Prosecco where you can get the 42 back. Make sure you have your tickets though - good to buy a pass. There are more demanding walks and cycle trails too. You can also get out to Rosandra where there is a fantastic gorge. The walking is harder but amazing and you feel as if you are in the Alps, only 25 minutes from the city centre.
Written October 4, 2016
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sandro12451
Trieste, Italy37 contributions
drive uphill or take a bus going up to the Carso, follow the upsidedown ivy branches at main crossings and you will find yourself in friendly private houses selling the food they make. a must-go around here if you want to feel a little more rooted to this strange rocky fantastic land. AND don't drink too much wine if you're a driver!!!
Written May 1, 2014
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Luisella P
Brussels, Belgium171 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
Carso is the area behind Trieste: a hilly place with special flora and fauna due to its geological characteristics. Small rivers run underground and form caves which are the delight of speleologists. It is home to wild orchids and particularly beautiful in the autumn when the reds and yellows of the leaves are stunning
Both in the Italian and Slovenian side it is dotted with small picturesque villages.
There are many simple taverns where you can taste the local cuisine at very reasonable prices
Both in the Italian and Slovenian side it is dotted with small picturesque villages.
There are many simple taverns where you can taste the local cuisine at very reasonable prices
Written February 15, 2016
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flavio t
Trieste, Italy126 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Is it the right place for walking in an unusual landscape or to ride your bicycle on the nice tracks? Is it better to use your car to reach one of many "omiza", typical local taverne where enjoy local products and homemade wine, or feel the wind in face riding your motorbike on wonderful roads in the middle of the highland? whatever you want and also more that's are Carso Triestino, that starts from the County of Gorizia and goes down till the border with Slovenia. Try and enjoy it!
Written August 23, 2016
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FlavioSTAR
Milan, Italy419 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
Just behind Trieste, there's a steep rise to the Carson, an highland, and on the brink of it you can visit the church monument of Monte Grisa with high winds and breathtaking view of the gulf
Written January 6, 2014
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Levyshalom
Tel Aviv, Israel5 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
Great food great service will definitely return here with my family. Never been to any of the restaurants in the area but we loved this one
Written January 8, 2014
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Sarah S
13 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
Whatever your level of wine knowledge, the Carso is a must. The wines made there truly express the terroir - white fig, anise flower, sea air. If you're in the area in the fall/winter, call on the agritourismo Skerlj (pronounced Scare-lee). Their wines are voluptuous, vibrant, and full of character.
Written September 10, 2013
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Magrini L
27 contributions
quanto tempo ci si impiega, e'vicino al centro di trieste quanto costa?
ilpaulus
Udine, Italy71 contributions
Davanti alla stazione del treno prendi la 42-44-46 (uno delle tre va bene). Scendi a Prosecco e chiedi le indicazioni per il sentiero numero uno che ti porta a santa croce, puoi fare andata e ritorno. Oppure chiedi indicazioni per la napoleonica, dalla fermata in centro al paese è facilissimo arrivarci. Fai una passeggiata con vista mozzafiato di circa un 5 chilometri da dove scendi dall'autobus. Arrivi all'Obelisco, ad Opicina. A questo punto puoi scendere a piedi per scalasanta o per via Bonomea. Oppure aspettare la due o la quattro (a Trieste si aspetta LA corriera, non l'autobus)
Elena L
Carugate, Italy134 contributions
ciao, saremo a cividale da domani. vorrei fare una giornata a trieste che un po' ho già visto e una passeggiata nel carso. ti chiedo qualche dritta su dove andare per ottimizzare i tempi, visto che a sera si rientra a cividale. grazie tante!!
Etca
87 contributions
Vai fino a Prosecco e da li' prosegui attraverso Borgo San Nazario fino al parcheggio nei pressi della Strada Vicentina, detta Napoleonica. Bella passeggiata e vista mozzafiato sul golfo con il castello di Miramare, foce dell'Isonzo, Grado e dall'altra parte tutta Trieste, la costa slovena fino a punta Salvore in Croazia.
HildeD
Belgique4 contributions
ik ben op zoek naar een wandelroute (wandeling van circa 2 uren) om Carso Triestino/deze streek te verkennen. Iemand een tip?
Hartelijk dank
Hilde
Chicchirossella
Brussels, Belgium21 contributions
Ga met de tram naar Opicina en stap uit an de Strada Panoramica Napoleonica, daar hebt u ook en moie panorama van Se e.
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