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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Trieste

Duino-Aurisina / Devin - Nabrežina

Rilke Trail – Duino Castle loop from Duino / Devin

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Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Trieste

Duino-Aurisina / Devin - Nabrežina

Rilke Trail – Duino Castle loop from Duino / Devin

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Rilke Trail – Duino Castle loop from Duino / Devin

01:08

4.15km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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631 m

Duino Castle

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Duino Castle is a majestic castle located on the Adriatic coast, near the town of Duino. This historic castle dates back to the 14th century, is surrounded by a charming …

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1.03 km

Rilke Trail

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The Rilke path is a panoramic itinerary that runs along the Duino Cliffs Nature Reserve, overlooking the Upper Adriatic. Remained for a long time in a state of neglect, it …

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2.09 km

Rifugio Rilke

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Bar/restaurant adjacent to the namesake trail (about 500 meters from its starting point), on the edge of Mare Pineta campsite. Open only on Saturdays and Sundays, it is a simple …

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2.23 km

View of Duino Castle and the cliffs

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Beautiful viewing platforms emerged from the former military positions. The stone staircase leads to a kind of "balcony" with a view of the sea.

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2.70 km

Duino Castle

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Beautiful castle that hosted the poet Rilke. Very well preserved interior. Many historical documents of the Thurn und Taxis family who own the castle. Wonderful gardens. Worth a visit.

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3.36 km

Rilke's Bench on the Rilke Trail

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The roughly three-kilometre hiking trail along the cliffs commemorates the stay of the well-known Prague poet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 to 1926). In 1912 he was a guest of his …

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4.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

401 m

288 m

271 m

163 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

520 m

307 m

163 m

132 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

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Comments

December 28, 2024,rilke

Walk from Duino Castle to Sistiana with wonderful views in the middle of nature.

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July 5, 2025,Sentiero Rilke / Rilkeweg Duino

I don't know if it's an insider tip, because maybe it isn't, but it's definitely a gem: the Rilke Trail near Duino. (Partly because it's 'small'.)
In the nearby castle, which still belongs to the Thurn and Taxis family, a literary circle once met, which Rilke also frequented. His walks over the steep cliffs, which begin here, give the trail …

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Rilke Trail – Duino Castle loop from Duino / Devin

Duino Castle

Rilke Trail

Rifugio Rilke

View of Duino Castle and the cliffs

Duino Castle

Rilke's Bench on the Rilke Trail

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