Istria offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking. The region is known for its breathtaking scenery, ranging from rolling hills to steep cliffs and rocky bays.
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.
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.
