Named after poet Rainer Maria Rilke, Rilke Trail stretches for about 1,700 m (5,500 ft) and gives access to a natural reserve. Almost flat for its entire length, the trail can be done easily by most visitors as a light walk. Along the way, you'll encounter white rocks and shrubs facing the sea, with spots from which you'll be able to see the entire gulf of Trieste. Although this is not a difficult walk for most, be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring some drinking water and sun protection. Put Rilke Trail at the forefront of your travel plans using our Duino vacation site.
Tours to nearby attractions
Rilke Trail reviews
-
We started in Sistiana and walked to Duino, went round the castle there (which in itself is very interesting) and walked back. It's a light walk of about 2 kms each way, but you will want to stop on.... more
We started in Sistiana and walked to Duino, went round the castle there (which in itself is very interesting) and walked back. It's a light walk of about 2 kms each way, but you will want to stop on.... more »
-
When you visited the catstle of Duino, must go to Rilke's foothpath nerbly. Foothpath is easy - abouat 2,5 km in one direciton (to Sislian). You walked above graet cliffs. Vew is beautiful - Trieste..... more
When you visited the catstle of Duino, must go to Rilke's foothpath nerbly. Foothpath is easy - abouat 2,5 km in one direciton (to Sislian). You walked above graet cliffs. Vew is beautiful - Trieste..... more »
-
When Reiner Maria Rilke visited the Prince of Duino, in the early years of the 20th century, he loved to walk on the path that goes East from the Castle, on top of 80 metres rocky cliffs covered in...
When Reiner Maria Rilke visited the Prince of Duino, in the early years of the 20th century, he loved to walk on the path that goes East from the Castle, on top of 80 metres rocky cliffs covered in... more »
-
This was a joy to explore and I wish I will be back no doubt, perfect to relax the senses whilst watching the seaside and the harbour, quiet and sunny, easy trail. I took some stunning photos with my mobile, but will be back with more equipment to document how beautiful it is. The info centre was closed howeved on a monday strangely shame as I wanted to ask questions
-
An enchanting way to walk from several vantage points to the sea. The remains of a bunker are on the road, there is a field for shoes on the rocky terrain. There are several ways to walk. Also, along the way you can drink and eat in the restaurant, which is on the way. It runs along the edge of high cliffs above the Sesljan Bay and is part of the Duino Cliffs Regional Nature Reserve. It runs from Sesljan to Devin (Duino). It is named after the German poet and writer Rainer Maria Rilke, who was a guest at Devin Castle in 1910 and 1911. It is only a good two kilometers long, varied and not too steep, and younger children can also cope with it. Along the way there are several viewpoints from which on a clear day you can see all the way to Trieste, Cape Savudrija, Miramar Castle, Isonzo Mouth Regional Natural Reserve and Grado. A whole range of karst phenomena can be seen, such as grooves, ravines and others.
-
Great easy hike. Very rocky. Some nice world war II fortifications that have been converted to viewpoints. The walk back on the road could be better. There's a few places without sidewalks.
-
Easy walking trail for spending few hours under the sun and enjoying blue water Adriatic Sea ! Adventurous trail along the way you can find many view point spots where you can sit and enjoy the view !
-
An easy 2km walk along beautiful landscape, view of the sea and plenty of pic moments. No access to a beach though, but a nice castle at the end and the public bus nr. 44 takes you back, if you don't want to walk 😉
Plan your trip to Duino
-
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
-
Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules -
Book itChoose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
-
Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more
Popular things to do in Duino
Side trips from Duino
Trips in Rilke Trail by other users
15 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Lignano Sabbiadoro
Trieste
Cividale del Friuli
9 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Trieste
Grado
Tarvisio
6 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Udine
San Daniele del Friuli
Sauris
14 days in San Vito al Tagliamento, Grado, Aquileia, and Palmanova & Trieste
BY A USER FROM ITALY
San Vito al Tagliamento
Palmanova
Aquileia
7 days in Grado
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Porto Mandracchio
Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
St. Euphemia's Basilica
3 days in Gorizia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Museo della Moda e delle Arti applicate - Case Dornberg e Tasso
Gorizia Castle
Great War Museum
8 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Tarvisio
San Daniele del Friuli
Cividale del Friuli
15 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Tarvisio
Sappada
Erto e Casso
4 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Trieste
Cividale del Friuli
Lignano Sabbiadoro
9 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Cividale del Friuli
Sappada
Palmanova
4 days in Province of Udine
BY A USER FROM AUSTRIA
Udine
Tarvisio
17 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Cividale del Friuli
Udine
Cervignano del Friuli
Are you the owner of this business?
Click here for promotion tips.