Trabocco Punta Torre – Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona loop from Fossacesia
Trabocco Punta Torre – Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona loop from Fossacesia
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Trabocco Punta Torre – Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona loop from Fossacesia
02:28
44.1km
310m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 29, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 3.80 km for 11 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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7.75 km
Trabocco with turtle sculpture
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Right along the Via Verde cycle path, you'll find this fascinating, hidden artwork! The sand-colored terracotta sea turtle was created by the talented artist Victor Fotso Wakam. The work, titled "The Ancestor Visit", honors the maritime nature and reminds passers-by of the fragility of the local ecosystem.
On the turtle's back, you can see a detailed tower and sea creatures rising up, creating a beautiful contrast with the rugged cliffs of the coastline.
Why is this a unique Komoot highlight?
📸 Perfect composition! This is one of the most artistic photo spots along the route. The sculpture is positioned so that you can photograph it perfectly with the iconic Trabocco Punta Tufano in the background.
⚓ Authentic location. You'll find the turtle on the cliff just above the cozy, historic little harbor of Vallevò.
🎨 Open-air museum: The artwork shows how the Via Verde is increasingly becoming a vibrant cultural route, where nature, history, and modern art merge.
💡 Komoot tip: be careful when taking your photo! The hind leg of the fragile terracotta sculpture has unfortunately already been accidentally damaged in the past by careless tourists. So, admire this beautiful monument with respect.
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11.1 km
Trabocco Punta Torre
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What makes this place extra special is the warm welcome from manager Claudio. Passers-by and cyclists are regularly spontaneously invited to take a look. With visible enthusiasm, he explains how the ingenious system works and how the nets are lowered into the Adriatic Sea via a mechanical lifting mechanism.
A short stop that not only lets you experience a piece of history but also provides an encounter that you will remember for a long time.
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11.9 km
Spiaggia della Foce
Beach
13.2 km
The Christ of the Abyss at Vallevò
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14.2 km
Tunnel on the Via Verde dei Trabocchi
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One of the most special experiences on the Via Verde dei Trabocchi is cycling through the beautifully restored railway tunnels. These impressive passages, carved out of brick and tuff stone, literally take you back in time.
You follow the original route of the Ferrovia Adriatica from 1863 here. For more than 140 years, steam and diesel trains ran here right along the coast and the waves, until the railway line was moved inland in 2005.
Today, the tunnels have been transformed into comfortable cycle paths with a smooth surface and automatic LED lighting. On warm summer days, the thick stone walls provide a wonderful natural coolness. Some tunnels still have the old openings to the sea, which now serve as beautiful viewing windows onto the azure Adriatic Sea.
A unique combination of history, adventure, and spectacular views along the way.
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18.5 km
The Christ of the Abyss of Vallevò
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Take a moment here to pause at the bronze statue of the Christ of Vallevò. With arms raised to the heavens, it symbolizes peace, hope, and protection for fishermen, sailors, and divers who have sailed the Adriatic Sea for generations.
The statue along the Via Verde dei Trabocchi is a replica. The original bronze artwork rests on the seabed off the coast of Vallevò, silently watching over the sea.
A special place where nature, art, and maritime tradition come together – and a beautiful moment to stop and enjoy the view over the Adriatic Sea.
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20.3 km
Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona
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21.3 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
21.6 km
Alessandro Fantini Mural on the Via Verde dei Trabocchi
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24.7 km
Beach
Beach
39.8 km
Trabocco Pesce Palombo
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The imposing construction made of Aleppo pine wood, a common tree throughout the middle Adriatic, resistant to saltiness and equipped with that elasticity, essential for resisting the gusts of the Mistral wind.
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44.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.7 km
4.05 km
2.70 km
1.82 km
1.30 km
401 m
168 m
Surfaces
39.1 km
2.67 km
1.32 km
948 m
< 100 m
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Friday 31 July
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Of course, to make it more interesting, I continued after the interruption of the path up, first dirt road and then large pebbles, not easy to manage...
Anyway, it was a lot …
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