You can learn more in the woods than from books: the trees, the paths, the rocks are guardians of an ancient wisdom that has its roots in past centuries, with branches reaching towards the future. An inestimable value contained above all in biodiversity paradises like i 3 parks in Friuli Venezia Giulia to discover by camper which we talk about in this article. It is in fact to these living monuments that May 24th is dedicated to European Parks Dayto remember the day in 1909 when the first national park on the old continent was established in Sweden.
3 parks in Friuli Venezia Giulia to discover by camper
And if nature has a lot to teach those who know how to listen, it is It is essential to do so respectfully and at a slow pace: upon entering natural parks you realize that you are not protagonists, but rather guests passing through.
These are the values of slow travel promoted by the camper sharing platform Yescapa, which on the occasion of this important celebration offers 3 parks in Friuli Venezia Giulia to discover by camper: one region to be experienced at 360° in the open airranging from the high peaks to the coast, moving between the different rest areas for campers that dot it.
To make the most of the trip, establishing a virtuous circle with the destination itself is essential be aware of your individual impact, especially when passing through or approaching natural areas: as with any camper trip, it is important to park in suitable and equipped places, dispose of your waste correctly and adopt small but big measures such as slowing down to save emissions and at the same time fully savor the adventure on the road. In this regard, you can also read the 6 things you need to know about traveling in a camper and you never dared to ask.
Following these useful tips, here are the itineraries proposed by Yescapa, which embrace the Friulian Alps from west to east and then descend along the plain to the salty coastal reserves.
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Friulian Dolomites Park: a hiking paradise
The camper route with Yescapa to discover the parks of the region starts from the north-eastern border of Friuli Venezia Giulia, col Friulian Dolomites Natural Parkthe largest in the region and established in 1996. Considered of great geological, environmental and naturalistic interest, the territory is characterized bywild soulparticularly perceptible thanks to the absence of asphalted roads and inhabited centers.
It’s easy meet groups of roe deer, chamois and deer, see black grouse and capercaillie or observe young marmots chasing each other. For these reasons, the park is a paradise for hiking and trekking, thanks also to the network of paths that climb the Dolomite peaks, a UNESCO heritage site.
Interesting stops inside the park are the dinosaur fossil footprints in Casera Casaventothe curious erosive phenomenon of the books of S. Daniele on Monte Borgà which seems to be composed of stacks of overlapping rock slabs, and the visit to the crowning of the Vajont Dam, an experience to be lived with respect.
Julian Prealps Park: a high altitude jewel
Moving east, taking your time to cross the large plateau crossed by the Tagliamento river, Yescapa recommends continuing the itinerant journey towards the Regional natural park of the Julian Prealps. Extending just under 100 km², the park includes the highest parts of the Monte Plauris (1958 m), Monti Musi (1869 m) and Monte Canin (2587 m) chains, in an area where different biogeographical areas come into contact which give life to an extraordinary biodiversity.
In addition to a naturalistic point of view, the Park area has a great geological and landscape interestwith rocks excavated in karst gardens and caves, rushing waters of ravines and waterfalls, glacial basins and tectonic faults, and cultural history, thanks to the rural villages and the folklore of the local communities.
Nature Reserves along the coast: salt water and lagoon
Then head south to explore the long coast of the region. Passing from Udine, with its elegant and human-scale centre, from Palmanova, a fortress city in the shape of a 9-pointed star, we travel in a camper towards Trieste. At the gates of this border town and at the foot of Miramare Castle, lies theMiramare Marine Protected Areathe heart of a Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO and the first marine protected area to be established in Italy together with that of Ustica in 1986. A stop to literally immerse yourself in the discovery of marine-coastal biodiversity, thanks to various activities offered such as snorkeling and electric boat trips.
We get back behind the wheel going up the Gulf of Trieste towards the Foce dell’Isonzo and Isola della Cona nature reserve in Grado, characterized by a marshy area and sandy deposits with numerous salt, brackish and fresh water habitats. A fertile mix for the fauna linked to humid environments, especially for birds, with over 320 species of migratory, wintering and stationary ones. In addition to birdwatching, you can participate in activities with the horses that live in the reserve, to explore it and experience even greater contact with nature.
Moving a few kilometers to the west and arriving in Lignano Sabbiadoro, the largest seaside destination in the region, you can plan some boat excursions to discover uncontaminated natural reserves: embarking from the Lignano dock, you can sail on the brackish waters of the Marano lagoon to discover oasis of biodiversity like the Foci dello Stella nature reservewith its exceptional microcosm where fresh, brackish and marine water come together, and the Valle Canal Novo Nature Reserve, a birdwatching paradise where you can walk on wooden walkways at the water’s edge and spot species such as the elegant black-winged stilt and the purple heron. In this regard you can also read our experience in Lignano Sabbiadoro and in the Marano Lagoon by bicycle.
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2024-05-23 07:42:17
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