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PARENZANA

ITINERARY & HIGHLIGHTS

Parenzana Itinerary ENG

DAY 1:

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TRIESTE (Italy)

DISTANCE CYCLED: none

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ELEVATION GAIN: none

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  • arrive in Trieste

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  • explore this port and multicultural city, which is also known as 'Vienna by the sea'

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  • visit the Railway Museum and learn more about the former Parenzana Railway Line​

DAY 2:

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TRIESTE (Italy) - PIRAN (Slovenia)

DISTANCE CYCLED: 30 km / 19 miles

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ELEVATION GAIN: 280 m / 919 ft

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2/5 (flat with some gentle slopes)

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  • go on a scenic boat ride from Trieste to Muggia (Italy)

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  • cycle from Italy to Slovenia

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  • visit the Parenzana Museum in Izola (Slovenia)

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  • walk/cycle the circular theme trail at the Strunjan Nature Park

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  • have a swim in the clear water of the Moon Bay below the Strunjan Cliff

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  • exlore the enchanting seaside town of Piran

DAY 3:

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PIRAN (Slovenia) - GROŽNJAN (Croatia)

DISTANCE CYCLED: 30 km / 19 miles

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ELEVATION GAIN: 330 m / 1,083 ft

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 3/5 (rolling, hilly terrain)

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  • learn about the production of sea salt at the Sečovlje Salt Fields (Slovenia)

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  • cycle from Slovenia to Croatia

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  • be inspired by the artistic and musical spirit of Grožnjan (Croatia)

DAY 4:

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GROŽNJAN - MOTOVUN (Croatia)

DISTANCE CYCLED: 30 km / 19 miles

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ELEVATION GAIN: 275 m / 902 ft

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 3/5 (rolling, hilly terrain)

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  • visit the Parenzana Museum in Livade near Motovun

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  • go hunting for truffles in the woods surrounding Livade

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  • indulge in Istrian specialties in Motovun, or visit this charming hilltop town in time for the film festival

DAY 5:

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MOTOVUN - POREČ (Croatia)

DISTANCE CYCLED: 30 km / 19 miles

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ELEVATION GAIN: 160 m / 425 ft

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2/5 (flat with some gentle slopes)

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  • ride the tourist train from Motovun to Vižinada, and stop in Rakotule for some Istrian food and wine

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  • learn about the stars at the Višnjan Observatory

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  • explore the underground world of the Baredine Cave in Nova vas

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  • have a swim in the Adriatic Sea in Poreč​​

DAY 6:

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DEPARTURE

DISTANCE: none

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ELEVATION GAIN: none

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  • return to Trieste by boat

PARENZANA

THE CIRCULAR ROUTE

DAY 6:

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POREČ - SAVUDRIJA (Croatia)

DISTANCE CYCLED: 40 km / 25 miles

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ELEVATION GAIN: 180 m / 590 ft

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2/5 (flat with some gentle slopes)

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  • explore the charming seaside town of Novigrad​

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  • explore the charming seaside town of Umag

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  • find a good spot for looking at the sun setting over the sea near Savudrija

DAY 7:

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SAVUDRIJA (Croatia) - KOPER (Slovenia)

DISTANCE CYCLED: 35 km / 22 miles

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ELEVATION GAIN: 295 m / 968 ft

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 3/5 (rolling, hilly terrain)

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  • cycle from Croatia to Slovenia

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  • cycle through the Dragonja Valley (Slovenia)

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  • explore the port town of Koper

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  • go birdwatching at the Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve  just outside Koper

DAY 8:

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KOPER (Slovenia) - TRIESTE (Italy)

DISTANCE CYCLED: 15 km / 9 miles

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ELEVATION GAIN: 50 m / 164 ft

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 1/5 (mostly flat)

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  • cycle along the Slovenian coast to Muggia (Italy)

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  • take the boat from Muggia back to Trieste​

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  • enjoy the views over Trieste by taking a funicular to Opicina

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  • visit the Miramare Castle on the outskirts of Trieste

DAY 9:

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DEPARTURE

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