Cycling Parenzana trail
Parenzana trail follows the route of the old Parenzana, a narrow – gauge Austrian railway connecting Trieste with Poreč through a series of Istrian small towns. HIGHLIGHTS: Mountain biking through beautiful rolling landscapes, Visit Buje, Grožnjan and Livade, Optional free time in Motovun, Parenzana - car free gravel path
Cycle Parenzana, ex railway trail, today one of the most beautiful in the world
Tour starts with a transfer to Buje where we start cycling Parenzana on gravel with our mountain bikes. Parenzana was a narrow – gauge Austrian, 123 kilometres long, railway connecting Trieste with Poreč through a series of Istrian small towns. The railway was in function from 1902. until 1935., today the track has been rearranged for cycling and hiking paths wandering through Istrian hills.
We’ll cycle on undulating roads and tracks which take us through vineyards and olive groves, so it will become obvious why it was also called the railway of the wine. With it’s pretty views, hilltop towns and picturesque rivers, the Parenzana also hides secret tunnels which we’ll discover. After arriving in the village Livade it’s possible to continue riding to Motovun where our adventure will end. Transfer to Poreč.
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Length: 27 km, 2-3 hours biking, easy, terrain gravel, off road
Availability
Parenzana biking tour 2 pax
Parenzana biking tour 3 pax
Parenzana biking tour 4-7 pax
Parenzana biking tour 8-11 pax
Parenzana biking tour 12- 16 pax
Itinerary
Transfer to Grožnjan where we'll start biking (on macadam) on Parenzana. Parenzana was a narrow - gauge Austrian railway
connecting Trieste with Poreč through a series of Istrian small towns, for 123 kilometres long. The railway was in function from
1902 until 1935, and today, the track has been rearranged for cycling and hiking paths wounding through Istrian hills. Passing
through magnificent rolling landscapes and lively Istrian vineyards, it will become obvious why it was also called railway of the
wine. After arriving in the village Livade we'll continue riding to Motovun where our adventure will end. Transfer to Poreč.
Duration: 5 hours
Length: 27 km, 2-3 hours biking, easy, terrain gravel, off road
Included: transportation, English speaking guide, quality MTB bikes, bottled water, helmets.
Map
Here you can find tracks and accommodation.
Conditions
Price includes
- transportation
- english speaking guide
- rent a bike
