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K-C4 Castelmonte/Stara gora - Cividale del Friuli/Čedad - San Pietro al Natisone/Špiètar

Walk of Peace
Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Insider tip

One of the longest stages of the entire Walk of Peace, extremely rich in history and culture, well beyond the period of the Great War.

A long and extremely interesting stage both from a historical and cultural point of view and from a landscape perspective. Cividale del Friuli, a historic city declared UNESCO heritage since 2012, located as a central point within this long stage, deserves a stop that might lead the hiker to choose to split this route into two different days. By doing so, the hiker would have the opportunity to allow time, otherwise rather short, to fully enjoy a visit to this charming town. Considered a small gem of Friuli, capital of the first Lombard Duchy in Italy, Cividale del Friuli reveals itself as a city rich in monuments, museums, and very well-preserved historical and archaeological sites that can give great satisfaction to all kinds of visitors. The Natisone/Nediške Doline valleys, with the river running between mountainous ridges, will further enhance the route's charm.

Author's tip

Given the length and richness of the stage, it is advisable to divide it into two with a stop in Cividale for an in-depth visit to the city.

Difficulty

Moderate

Physical fitness

Somewhat demanding - basic fitness is required.

Road type

Tot. km 23.6 km
Unknown
23.6 km

Highest point

588 m

Lowest point

111 m

Recommended period

Available: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov,

Safety information

In winter months, be careful for possible presence of snow and ice both on the trails and along ordinary roads.

Equipment

Trekking shoes and clothing, packed food and drinks, flashlight, trekking poles.

Directions

The stage starts from Castelmonte and the eponymous sanctuary and descends towards the village of Purgessimo. From here, along ordinary roads, proceed towards Cividale del Friuli and to Piazza della Resistenza, passing the city walls and reaching the Devil's Bridge with its splendid view over the Natisone/Nadiža river. From here continue along Corso Mazzini and Via Carlo Alberto up to the Great War Museum of Cividale. Then cross Borgo San Domenico until Sanguarzo where you climb to the summit of Monte dei Bovi. Afterwards, take a comfortable forest road to first arrive at Macorins/Mahorin, Vernasso/Barnas, and then Oculis/Nokula where you find the bridge leading to San Pietro al Natisone, home of the Walk of Peace Visitor Center.

Roadbook

Public transport

Train:

FUC line Udine–Cividale del Friuli

Bus:

Connection to and from Castelmonte

SAF line 304: Udine–Castelmonte

Connections to and from Cividale del Friuli

SAF line 290: Tarcento–Cividale del Friuli

SAF lines 292, 300, 302, 303, 305, 330, 331: Udine–Cividale del Friuli (various routes)

SAF line 314: Cividale del Friuli–Tribil Superiore

SAF line 315: Cividale del Friuli–Drenchia–Passo SolarieSAF line 324: Cividale del Friuli–Cormons–Grado

SAF line 325: Cividale del Friuli–Palmanova–LignanoG23 line: Cividale del Friuli–Cormons–Gorizia

Connections to and from San Pietro al Natisone

SAF lines 310, 311, 312: Cividale del Friuli–San Pietro al Natisone (various routes)

Where to park

Departure: parking lot of the Castelmonte Sanctuary

Arrival:

Cividale del Friuli: parking lot of Piazza della Resistenza and former station square of Cividale

San Pietro al Natisone: Municipality parking lot and sports field

Starting point

Castelmonte, sanctuary

Arrival point

San Pietro al Natisone, SMO

Coordinates

DD 46.093768, 13.519507
DMS 46°05'37.6"N 13°31'10.2"E
UTM 33T 385556 5105531
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