Especially in the low season, Istria is an excellent holiday destination for cycling. There are numerous cycle paths and routes that lead through picturesque villages, olive groves and vineyards. The most famous route is the Parenzana cycle path that runs along the old railway line from Trieste to Poreč through tunnels and over viaducts. The website istria-bike.com offers a very good overview of the Istrian cycle path network.
For those who prefer to walk, Istria offers numerous hiking trails of all levels of difficulty through green forests, picturesque villages and along the coast. A real hiking region is the Učka mountain massif in north-eastern Istria with breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding landscape. But also walks along the coast or in the Rt Kamenjak Nature Park offer impressive nature experiences. A good selection of tours can be found on the website istria-trails.com.
Trekking: Trail of St. Simeon
length 8,8 km hiking time: approx. 2.5 hours altitude difference: 380 m The...
Trekking: Trail of 7 Waterfalls
length 11,3 km hiking time: approx. 3 hours altitude difference: 310 m The 7...
Trekking: Rt Kamenjak
length 10,5 km hiking time: approx. 2.5 hours altitude difference: 35 m A special...
Trekking: Lungomare
length: 11,5 km hiking time: 3-4 hours altitude difference: 20 m The Lungomare...
Trekking: Bale - San Michele
length: 2,5 km hiking time: approx. 1 hour altitude difference: 65 m This small...
Cycling: Via Flanatica
length: 39 km driving time: approx. 4 hours altitude difference: 240 m The Via...
Cycling: Parenzana
Length: 116 km Travel time: min. 2 days (total distance) altitude difference: 290 m A...
Cycling: Casanova Trail
length: 23 km driving time: approx. 1.5 - 2 hours altitude difference: 100 m The...
Cycling: Bale - Rovinj - Bale
length: 44 km drivingh time: 3-4 hours altitude difference: 130 m The coastal town...
Cycling: Bale - Fažana - Bale
length: 39 km driving time: 3-4 hours altitude difference: 130 m This mountain...