Rilke trail, Coastal hiking trail near Duino-Aurisina, Italy.
The path follows limestone cliffs along the Gulf of Trieste, extending 2 kilometers between Sistiana village and Duino Castle.
The Province of Trieste restored the abandoned trail in 1987, preserving three World War II observation posts along its course.
Rainer Maria Rilke wrote parts of his Duino Elegies while staying at Duino Castle between 1912 and 1922.
The trail starts at the Tourist Office in Sistiana near Mare Pineta campsite and ends close to Duino Castle.
Three military observation points from World War II now serve as scenic overlooks across the Adriatic Sea and Gulf of Trieste.
Location: Duino-Aurisina
GPS coordinates: 45.77194,13.61278
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:02
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