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GOOD MORNING VALMEDUNA!
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“Good morning ValMeduna!” is a ring of about 5
km, with a 50 m difference in height.
It runs along a very scenic stretch of the
Meduna River, very close to a natural bathing
pond, and offers a suggestive view of the valley
and peaks of the Friulian Dolomites Natural
Park.
The route starts at Piazza della Chiesa, the
parish church (1) square formerly used as a
cattle market. The church is full of precious
works of art such as Pilacorte’s holy water
stoup and the altarpiece by G.B. Piazzetta.
Leaving the square behind, head towards Via
Magnani, skirting an 18 th century residence.
Continue along the “countess’ wall” (2), a stone
wall that delimits the noble property. Look
up to discover an astonishing view of Mount
Raut (2025 m a.s.l.), outpost of the Dolomites
in the Carnic Prealps and part of the Regional
National Park of the Friulian Dolomites. Walk
along a short stretch of Via Taviela until you
freach a dirt road, that once led to a ford of
the Meduna River, running along the edge of
the alluvial terrace. The road separates an
anthropised agricultural landscape from one
that safeguards and preserves its biodiversity.
It’s a chest full of life and treasures.
The gentle burble of water, the scents and
colours of the vegetation will accompany you
through this stretch of the route.
Fossil dunes border the other bank of the river:
these represent a fossil site with a rich array
of marine species. Recently two cetacean
specimens similar to the dolphins, as we know
them today, and a crab dating back to twenty
million years ago, were discovered. The walk
continues through a stretch of grassland with
rare and colourful flowers, such as orchids.
On your way back, you will most probably
see the colourful sails of the paragliders and
hang gliders that take off from Mount Valinis
(3), a relief known throughout Europe for its
favourable characteristics for freeflying.
The route then passes by the schools and town
hall. These buildings were built on the ancient
garden of Colossis Palace (4), a priceless 16 th
century building that can only be visited from
the outside.
This palace was built when the castle of
Meduno (5), located on the opposite hill of Saint
Martin, was abandoned. From Colossis Palace,
to return to the starting point of the route, take
the medieval road that once connected the
noble buildings with the church.
Route general data
5 km 1h
dirt road
paved road
pet
friendly
Meduno
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