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

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7.35km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.53 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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640 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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863 m

Rilke Trail Entrance

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Entry to the hike path with nearby parking Space

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1.75 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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2.84 km

View of Sistiana Bay

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The bay of Sistiana is set between the high rocky walls of the former quarry, very popular with mountaineers, and the cliffs of the Duino Natural Park, covered by lush …

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3.77 km

Cavernetta di Sistiana

Cave Entrance

5.27 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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5.41 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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5.89 km

View of 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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6.55 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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7.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

1.04 km

779 m

603 m

602 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

1.76 km

688 m

400 m

221 m

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

22°C

16°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2023,Sentiero Rilke von Duino bis Sistiana und retour

Wikipedia says the following about the Rilke Trail: The Rilke Trail is a hiking trail between Duino and Sistiana in Italy, named after Rainer Maria Rilke. During his stays at Duino Castle between 1912 and 1922, the poet wrote a total of ten Duino Elegies, which made Duino and its cliffs known worldwide.
We didn't visit Duino Castle itself this …

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April 11, 2025,Rilkeweg (Sentiero Rilke) in Triest 🇮🇹

A beautiful, rocky path leads along the cliffs of Duino Castle, where Rilke spent ten years working on his Elegies and immortalizing the enchanting landscape surrounding it.

The Sentiero Rilke (Rilke Trail) leads for almost two kilometers along stunning cliffs above the blue Adriatic Sea. On a very pleasant, sometimes rocky, sometimes hard-packed terrain, low forest alternates with magnificent views. …

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April 12, 2022,sentiero Rilke

camminateinfriuli.altervista.org/itinerari/itinerarits/200-sentiero-rilke.html

September 20, 2023,Sentiero Rilke da Duino, castello vecchio, a Sistiana

With the Lunie G51 from Trieste bus station to Duino and back from Sistiano

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August 11, 2025,Sentiero Rilke

I wouldn't take the road just to take the path but since I was there I found it an excellent interlude to a day at the beach

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May 4, 2023,Wanderung Rilke-Weg

Very easy to walk - a short hike along the cliffs - quite busy - very nice views

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October 30, 2022,Rilkeweg von Sistiana

The Rilkeweg is a hiking trail between Duino and Sistiana in Italy, named after Rainer Maria Rilke. During his stays at Duino Castle between 1912 and 1922, the poet Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a total of ten Duino Elegies, which made Duino and its cliffs known worldwide. Source: Wikipedia

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August 20, 2024,Rilke Wanderweg, Italien, mit Schlossbesichtigung

Very hot day again, and we were out and about in rain gear... because it was the right thing to do. 🙃🙃
We were out and about for 6 hours with lots of breaks and castle tours. .

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