Burnjak 2024: nature walk

Sunday 20 October, 09:00 - 13:00

Meeting point: 9 a.m. at the car park of the sports field in Tribil Superiore (33040 Stregna).

Nature guide Marco Pascolino will take us into the secret realm of the centuries-old chestnut trees of Dughe, in the Natisone Valleys.

What does the chestnut tree symbolise for these Highlands? What is the importance of its wood and its fruits? The chestnut tree, present in all houses and barns, provided resources to be exchanged with the plains in exchange for basic necessities. We will learn to recognise this plant and identify the scars left by the grafts made by man to grow useful and also easily marketable nutritious varieties.

Among the roots of these trees, we will search for the burrows and tracks of some of the inhabitants of our forests, such as badgers and wild boars, and we will look up through the branches in search of some passing jays.  

This will be followed by lunch with typical dishes from the Natisone Valleys, at the Burnjak festival, with the following menu: Orzotto with vegetables, lovage and Frant cheese from the Dairy of Cividale Sausage from the Snidaro farm and capers with apples Chestnuts from the Natisone Valleys 1 glass of wine, 1/2 litre water.

Route: on forest roads and easy paths Altitude difference: 150 m Nature guide: Marco Pascolino Equipment required: hiking shoes or boots, water as needed Notes: four-legged friends are welcome.

Cost per person (including dedicated lunch at the festival and guide):

Adults: 25 €

Children under 10 years: 12 € 

More information and booking: Pro Loco Nediške Doline - Natisone Valleys APS.