5 nature trails on the Carso
around Trieste
Nature, culture, history
and gastronomy
ON SUNDAYS AND AUGUST 15th
FROM 6 AUGUST
TO 1 OCTOBER 2023
6, 13, 15 August (17.30-20.30),
20 August (17.30-22.30)
1 October (6.40-10.00)
Carso environments and ecology presented by
“Curiosi di Natura” guides
With live readings (in Italian)
about local nature, history and culture
Itineraries along shaded paths,
suitable for all ages
and fitness levels
Possibility of tasting local dishes
at typical "Sapori del Carso" restaurants
with a 10% discount
FOR GROUPS, ON REQUEST:
excursions also possible on other dates, all year round
Tour languages: IT, ENG, DEU, SLO
www.piacevolmentecarso.it
On Sundays and August 15h, from 6 August to 1 October, Curiosi di Natura propose “Pleasures of the Carso – Summer 2023”: five walks to experience the nature, the culture and the gastronomy of well-known and less well-known localities of the Carso.
As you take in the spectacular seascapes, woods and cultivated areas, the local environment and ecology are illustrated by our Curiosi di natura guides, together with live readings (in Italian) of poetry, literature, history and culture.
The excursions are all slow-paced, along shaded paths, and are suitable for persons of all ages and fitness levels, in normal physical condition.
Also, every day until October 1, participants will be able to taste typical dishes at local restaurants at a discounted price. On signing up for the excursion, in fact, each participant will receive a 10% discount coupon valid for two persons at the “Sapori del Carso” restaurants.
ORGANISED BY CURIOSI DI NATURA
With the support of: AITR - Associazione Italiana Turismo Responsabile, Banca Etica, Ue.Coop Unione Europea delle Cooperative.
With the cooperation of: URES - SDGZ (Unione Regionale Economica Slovena - Slovensko Dezelno Gospodarsko Zdruzenje); Sapori del Carso; Gruppi d'Iniziativa Territoriale di Banca Etica di Trieste-Gorizia e Udine
Easy walks along shaded paths
Suitable for all ages
and fitness levels
Prices:
€ 10 adults;
€ 5 children under 14 years
Free: children under 6 years
Long trousers and closed shoes
with treaded soles recommended
For organisational reasons
booking is required:
curiosidinatura@gmail.com
cell. 340.5569374
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DOGS ARE WELCOME ON ALL WALKS!
Just make sure you keep an eye on them
and you have a lead with you...
AFFILIATED "SAPORI DEL CARSO"
RESTAURANTS
with a 10% discount coupon
valid from 6 August to 1 October 2023
Call to check if open
Booking is recommended
Trattoria–Gostilna OŠTERIJA FERLUGA - Conconello / Ferlugi (TS), Via/Ulica Bellavista 12 tel. 347.1396133 - dimitriferluga@gmail.com - Open Mon-Thurs at dinner time; Fri-Sun at lunch and dinner time
Trattoria-Gostilna VETO - Opicina/Opcine (TS), Via di Prosecco/Proseška 35, tel. 040.211629, pizzeriaveto@libero.it - Closed: Tues; in August closed at lunchtime
Hotel & Restaurant KRIZMAN - Repen 76, Monrupino/Repentabor, tel. 040.327115, www.hotelkrizman.eu - Closed: Mon, Tues. Open: Wed-Thurs at dinnertime; Fri-Sat open at lunch and dinnertime, Sun at lunchtime only
Trattoria sociale Društvena gostilna GABROVEC - Sgonico / Zgonik, Gabrovizza / Gabrovec 24, tel. 040 2296036, gabrovec1902@gmail.com - Open: Mon-Thurs 10.00-16.00 h; Fri-Sun 10.00-22.00 h
Trattoria – Gostilna SARDOC Precenico / Precnik 1/b, Duino Aurisina/Devin Nabrezina, tel. 040.200871 - www.sardoc.eu Closed: Mon, Tues
Trattoria–Gostilna LOKANDA DEVETAK Savogna d’Isonzo / Sovodnje ob Soci (GO), San Michele del Carso/Vrh sv. Mihaela, Brezici 22, tel 0481.882488 www.devetak.com Closed all day Mon and Tues, and lunchtime Wed and Thurs. Road-side tavern-bar open Sat and Sun only
Antico Caffè San Marco, Trieste, via Battisti 18/A, tel. 040 2035357 - www.caffesanmarco.com – Discount on lunch, dinner and brunch only. Closed on Sun evening
Crocevia - Locanda Carsica Contemporanea / Sobodna kraška domacija - TS, Santa Croce/Kriz 173, tel. 366.3633394 - www.crocevia173.it - In August open Wed-Sun at dinnertime.
In September open Sat-Sun at lunchtime, and Thurs-Sun at dinnertime.
CALL TO CHECK IF OPEN
BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED
The discount coupon for 2 persons
given to all excursion participants
can be used any day, only once
DOWNLOAD:
List of excursions
and affiliated restaurants
 Pdf (270 KB)
BROCHURE
Pleasures of the Carso
Summer 2023 (ITA / ENG)
Pdf (820 KB)
FURTHER INFO:
 Curiosidinatura
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DOWNLOAD BROCHURES:
Pleasures of the Carso
Summer 2023 (ITA / ENG)
Pdf (820 KB)
List of excursions
and affiliated restaurants
Pdf (270 KB)
FURTHER INFO:
Curiosidinatura
CALENDAR OF EXCURSIONS
from 6 August to 1 October 2023
ON SUNDAYS AND AUGUST 15th
6, 13, 15 August (17.30-20.30),
20 August (17.30-22.30)
1 October (6.40-10.00)
Meeting time: 20 min before departure, at indicated venue
(see GPS & Google Maps)
SUNDAY 6 AUGUST “Santa Croce, between the sea and the Carso” A walk through the lanes of Santa Croce and a visit to the Trieste Coastal Fishing Museum, with Franco Cossutta, from the association in charge of the museum. Fishing history and traditions of the Slovenes inhabiting the coast between Trieste and the Timavo river, and the life of this village on the Carso.
Meeting point: 17.10, Santa Croce (Trieste), Provincial Road n. 1 at the junction for Bristie. Bus n. 44 from Trieste.
GPS: 45°44'05.3"N 13°41'46.2"E
SUNDAY 13 AUGUST “From Trebiciano to the meadows across the border” An excursion on the Carso to enjoy the fresh air of the woods in the hills at the border with Slovenia. Meadows with brightly coloured flowers, oddly shaped karstic rocks and views of the upland Carso.
Meeting point: 17.10, main square in Trebiciano, in front of the church of Sant’Andrea. Bus n. 51 from Trieste.
GPS: 45°40'20.6"N 13°49'30.9"E
TUESDAY 15 AUGUST “Along the Strada Napoleonica at sunset” A walk in the woods overlooking Trieste, at sunset, with views of the sea and the city, and themed readings. To discover local nature and history through new eyes, on one of Trieste’s most popular trails.
Meeting point: 17.10, Obelisk at Opicina. Buses n. 2/ and 4 from Trieste.
GPS: 45°40'47.2"N 13°46'51.7"E
[Park: Quadrivio di Opicina
GPS: 45°40'58.0"N 13°47'01.0"E]
SUNDAY 20 AUGUST “Lipica to Gropada under the stars” A slow-paced, easy 8 km walk across woodland and meadows to reach Gropada. Dinner at leisure (packed or at a restaurant). In the evening, the astrophysicist Giulia Iafrate from the Trieste Astronomical Observatory will illustrate the celestial dome and constellations. Return with electrical torches along the forest track (arrival around 22.30 h).
Meeting point: 17.10, parking area at the ex border crossing of Lipica.
GPS: 45°39'05.2"N 13°52'44.1"E
SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER “Sunrise on the Rilke Trail” (6.40-10 am) A walk along the scenic walk that inspired the works of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke: one of the most suggestive places of the Carso. Screes, holm oaks, vertical sea cliffs, Duino castle and the city are all slowly lit up by the rising sun. With themed readings.
Meeting point: 6.30 am, at the Sistiana Infopoint (start of the Rilke Trail).
GPS: 45°46'20.4"N 13°37'40.9"E
Booking is required
FROM SEPTEMBER SPECIAL EXCURSIONS FOR “WHAT IS A PETAL WORTH?”
Info: www.curiosidinatura.it www.facebook.com/curiosidinatura
FOR GROUPS, ON REQUEST:
excursions also possible on other dates, all year round
Tour languages: IT, ENG, DEU, SLO
www.piacevolmentecarso.it
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