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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

www.comune.meduno.pn.it

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