Cepletischis between forest trails and the Rieca Gorge

Cepletischis combines forested trails, a striking gorge and cross-border cycling experiences into a destination offering a variety of options for active days.

Forest trails on Monte Cau and Monte Scarie

The CAI Trail 736 leads through dense forest and crosses the Rio Rug mocila. The trail reaches Cepletischis via a forest track on the slopes of Monte Cau. This route therefore combines wooded sections with a specific destination in the village. If you enjoy spending your days on foot, you can consider this trail as one of the reference points for planning your trip.

Another route is offered by the CAI Trail 745. It begins at the church in Cepletischis and initially follows a paved road to Polava. The trail crosses the Rieca stream on a footbridge before continuing to climb along the wooded slopes of Monte Scarie. The two trails described therefore differ in both route and landscape: one reaches Cepletischis via Monte Cau, while the other starts at the church and continues via Polava towards Monte Scarie.

The Rieca Gorge as a landscape experience

Downstream from Cepletischis lies the Rieca Gorge. Over many thousands of years, the Rieca stream has carved a gorge into carbonate rock there. The bridge on the road from Cepletischis to Grimacco offers a viewpoint. At this point, the gorge is only a few metres wide and around 12 metres deep. A path near the bridge leads down to the Rieca stream, complementing the view from above with a closer perspective of the waterway.

There were several former mills in the area of the gorge. One of them has been restored and is open to visitors. Anyone wishing to learn about the former use of the landscape in addition to exploring forest trails can include this site in their plans. This makes it possible to combine nature with a tangible testimony to the region's history, without deriving a fixed circular route from it.

By mountain bike via Polava to Slovenia

The mountain-bike variant of stage SI-C A11-A passes through Cepletischis. It continues via the Polava border crossing to Livek in Slovenia. The stage is 54.6 km long, includes 1,050 metres of ascent and 1,900 metres of descent, and is rated MC/BC in difficulty. If you are bringing your bicycle, take these three figures into account when choosing your accommodation and the other destinations on your trip.

Forest experiences and choosing accommodation

A quieter nature-focused experience is also possible in Cepletischis. In the 2026 summer programme, the forest of Cepletischis in Savogna was listed as a possible venue for forest bathing. The forest-bathing experience offered combines multisensory nature and wellbeing experiences on easily walkable paths and is intended for people aged 16 and over. For your planning, the focus in terms of timing and personal preferences is therefore decisive: Would you like to hike forest trails, view the gorge, visit a former mill or plan a sporty cycling tour? You can then look for a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Cepletischis that suits your preferred daily rhythm, without combining the different experiences into one fixed circular route.

Other places to compare

If you would like to compare Cepletischis with other destinations, you can also include Faedis, Ravascletto, Pavia di Udine, Terzo D'aquileia, Villa Santina, Torviscosa, Colloredo di Monte Albano and Lauco in your further search.

For the overview of the wider area: Udine.