The most picturesque part of the Trieste coast extends in the area between Devin and Sesljan. From the crossroads where the road descends towards the Gulf of Sesljan, there is a beautifully arranged walking path named after the Czech poet.
Rainer poet Maria Rilke (1875-1926) is one of the most important lyricists in German space. He spent part of his life at Devin Castle, where the famous Duineser Elegien were created. The walk along the Rilke Trail is very interesting and offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Sesljan, which is a popular destination for many sailors and swimmers. YC Cupa, the Slovenian sailing club that has the name of the oldest Slovenian vessel, also has its headquarters in the bay. Rilke's trail is about two kilometers long. It runs along the edge of the Devin Cliff, about 90 meters above sea level. A macadam parking lot is located right next to Camping Mare Pineta and next to the stone monument. About the first hundred meters of the trail leads next to the campsite. At the end of the camp there is a small restaurant offering a wide selection of refreshments and food. The trail continues through the Mediterranean forest. There is a wonderful view of the white limestone cliffs that descend steeply to the sea, the vast horizon that can be seen through the line of bunkers and the castles of the Devin. Underground bunkers and outposts are remnants of First World War , and from them soldiers had the ideal starting point for spotting attackers at sea. Rilke's route is a very dynamic path, but never too difficult for the youngest visitors. Along the way, a walker can view a range of karst phenomena such as grooves, scrapers and more.
The old Devin castle is testified only by the stone ruins, since it was demolished by the Turks in the 15th century and has not been restored ever since. The newer Devin Castle is a beautifully preserved residence of the Counts of Thurn und Taxis, which has been open to the public since 2003.
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![Rilke Trail - Starting point with smaller parking area at the seasonal Information centre in Sistiana Rilke Trail - Starting point with smaller parking area at the seasonal Information centre in Sistiana]()
Starting point with smaller parking area at the seasonal Information c...
![Rilke Trail - Rilke Trail from Sistiana to Duino Rilke Trail - Rilke Trail from Sistiana to Duino]()
Rilke Trail from Sistiana to Duino
![Rilke Trail - Map of the footpath from Sistiana to Duino Rilke Trail - Map of the footpath from Sistiana to Duino]()
Map of the footpath from Sistiana to Duino
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Start of the Rilke Trail
![Rilke Trail - Path along the Camping Mare Pineta in Sistiana Rilke Trail - Path along the Camping Mare Pineta in Sistiana]()
Path along the Camping Mare Pineta in Sistiana
![Rilke Trail - View of the Harbour of Sistiana Rilke Trail - View of the Harbour of Sistiana]()
View of the Harbour of Sistiana
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Path by the camp Mare Pineta
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One of the many observation points on the Rilke Trail
![Rilke Trail - Harbour of Sistiana and the Gulf of Trieste Rilke Trail - Harbour of Sistiana and the Gulf of Trieste]()
Harbour of Sistiana and the Gulf of Trieste
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Rilke Trail
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Refreshment house Rilke on the Rilke Trail
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A little more stony trail
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Last view of the Harbour of Sistiana
![Rilke Trail - Arrival to the 1st Military emplacement Rilke Trail - Arrival to the 1st Military emplacement]()
Arrival to the 1st Military emplacement
![Rilke Trail - View of the Duino Castle Rilke Trail - View of the Duino Castle]()
View of the Duino Castle
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Stony bench on the way
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One of the many views of the Duino Castle
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Rilke Trail
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New Rilke Trail
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Sea gull
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Bay of Trieste
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Trilke Trail
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Coast of the Gulf of Trieste
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Rilke Trail - 2 km long
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Interesting shapes on rocks
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Rilke trail above cliffs
![Rilke Trail - Duino Castle Rilke Trail - Duino Castle]()
Duino Castle
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With fence secured trail
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View of the Gulf of Trieste
![Rilke Trail - Stairs to the 2nd Military emplacement Rilke Trail - Stairs to the 2nd Military emplacement]()
Stairs to the 2nd Military emplacement
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Rilke Trail in the forest
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Bench with a view on sea
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Cliffs in the direction of Sistiana
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Castle in Duino
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View of the sea
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Rilke Trail
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Parting ways: straigt to the Duino Caslte, right for the parking area ...
![Rilke Trail - View back of the direction of arrival to parting ways Rilke Trail - View back of the direction of arrival to parting ways]()
View back of the direction of arrival to parting ways
Trail to Duino Castle
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Path to the Duino Castle
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Last observation point at Duino
![Rilke Trail - Arrival to the school UWC Adriatic Rilke Trail - Arrival to the school UWC Adriatic]()
Arrival to the school UWC Adriatic
![Rilke Trail - End of the Rilke Trail from Sistana that leads near the Duino Castle Rilke Trail - End of the Rilke Trail from Sistana that leads near the Duino Castle]()
End of the Rilke Trail from Sistana that leads near the Duino Castle
![Rilke Trail - View back of the start of the trail on the left in Duino Rilke Trail - View back of the start of the trail on the left in Duino]()
View back of the start of the trail on the left in Duino
Path to parking area in Duino
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Rilke Trail near the parting ways
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Nice settled Rilke Trail at Duino
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Start of the Rilke Trail in Duino