The park is specifically designed to protect the landscape character of the Cansiglio-Cavallo pre-Alps.
It operates as a didactic farm, regularly hosting workshops on traditional rural skills like milling and woodcraft.
The site hosts a collection of ancient apple and pear varieties once common in the northern Italian hills.
The property is situated near the springs of the Gorgazzo, one of the deepest submerged karst springs in Italy.
The park maintains a selection of rare livestock breeds specifically adapted to the Friulian rural environment.
St. Florian's Rural Park, locally known as Parco Rurale di San Floriano, is a protected natural area situated in the hills of Polcenigo, near the border of the Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto regions. The park serves as a hub for biodiversity conservation and traditional agricultural practices in the pre-Alpine foothills. It spans over 20 hectares of landscape featuring a mix of managed meadows, ancient woodlands, and heritage fruit orchards. The site is a registered 'Fattoria Didattica' (educational farm) that focuses on teaching sustainable land stewardship and local history. Visitors can navigate a network of unpaved trails that connect the varying topographical zones of the park. The facility includes a designated area for the preservation of autochthonous plant species and livestock breeds characteristic of the Pedemontana region. It is primarily managed to maintain the rural integrity of the landscape while providing public access for hiking and nature observation.
The elevated vantage point overlooking the orchards with the pre-Alpine peaks in the background.
Wear waterproof hiking boots as the trails can become muddy after rain.
Bring binoculars if you are interested in birdwatching, as the park is a natural corridor for local avian species.
Carry your own water and supplies as on-site amenities are focused on education rather than retail.
Do not attempt to traverse the fields in standard street shoes or delicate footwear.
May have limited access during periods of heavy seasonal maintenance or extreme weather events; check local community calendars for periodic closure for private agricultural work.
Maintain quiet to avoid disturbing livestock; pack out all personal trash as no bins are provided on trails.
