Barcis, a region in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is situated in the Valcellina valley, characterized by the emerald-green Lake Barcis and the surrounding peaks of the Friulian Dolomites. The landscape features dramatic canyons, such as the Cellina Gorge, and extensive forests, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This area offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more, set against a backdrop of mountains and water.
Barcis offers a wide range…
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518
hikers
6.54km
01:43
60m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
hikers
12.0km
05:48
970m
970m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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38
hikers
9.51km
04:16
510m
510m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3
hikers
9.58km
03:31
590m
590m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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506
riders
31.6km
02:46
1,150m
1,150m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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96
riders
36.9km
04:12
1,410m
1,410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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75
riders
34.2km
02:40
940m
940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
riders
15.5km
01:07
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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150
runners
24.3km
02:50
530m
530m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
runners
13.8km
01:39
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

18
runners
11.6km
02:18
1,040m
1,040m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

16
runners
25.1km
03:15
850m
840m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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67
riders
28.4km
03:19
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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41
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38.7km
03:49
1,170m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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17.2km
01:19
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
36.1km
03:32
1,290m
1,290m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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66
riders
34.0km
02:08
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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65
riders
34.3km
02:12
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

96
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28.1km
02:06
1,130m
1,130m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49
riders
55.5km
02:41
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
riders
33.0km
02:57
1,200m
1,200m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
riders
54.0km
04:14
1,460m
1,450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41
riders
58.2km
03:37
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
riders
39.8km
03:08
1,130m
1,130m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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13
hikers
7.98km
06:41
910m
910m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9
hikers
6.81km
04:50
970m
970m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

9
hikers
9.44km
06:32
1,360m
1,360m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8
hikers
11.8km
04:22
790m
790m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Barcis offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 80 routes across these sports.
Barcis has more than 80 routes listed on komoot, with an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 1,800 ratings. More than 24,000 visitors have explored routes in the region.
The Lake Barcis Loop Trail is an easy 4.0-mile (6.5 km) path offering continuous lake and mountain views. For more challenging routes, the Val Molassa ledge trail leads to Bivacco Molassa via Route 974. Find more options in the Hiking around Barcis guide.
Yes, the Lake Barcis Loop Trail is an easy 4.0-mile (6.5 km) path suitable for many. The Sentiero del Dint (Dint Path) is also an accessible panoramic trail starting from the Visitor Centre of the Forra del Cellina Nature Reserve.
Barcis offers routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. A popular option is the circular route around Lake Barcis, suitable for mountain bikes or gravel bikes. Explore more in the Cycling around Barcis guide.
Yes, mountain biking tours are available along the Cellina Canyon and around Lake Barcis. The Valcellina Tour also offers mountain biking opportunities. Refer to the MTB Trails around Barcis guide for specific routes.
Barcis is known for the emerald-green Lake Barcis and the surrounding peaks of the Friulian Dolomites. The Cellina Gorge (Forra del Cellina) Nature Reserve features a spectacular canyon with vertical walls and a Tibetan Bridge.
Yes, Barcis provides several jogging paths. A moderate route is the "Running loop from Barcis," a 3.7-mile (6.0 km) trail from the town center. The Running Trails around Barcis guide lists more options.
Komoot offers several guides for Barcis, including Hiking around Barcis, Cycling around Barcis, and Running Trails around Barcis. There are also guides for Mountain Hikes, MTB Trails, and Gravel biking.
The official website for the Municipality of Barcis is www.barcis.fvg.it. For tourist information, the Information Point (IAT) can be reached at +39 0427 76300.
The Cellina Gorge (Forra del Cellina) Nature Reserve is one of Italy's most spectacular canyons, carved by the Cellina river. It features vertical walls, impressive river erosion, and trails like the Sentiero del Dint, which includes a glass skywalk.

