The railway that became a trail.
Cycle Parenzana from the Adriatic edge into vineyards, stone viaducts, cool tunnels and the hill towns of Istria.
A route with history, terrain and a sense of place.
Parenzana was a 123.1 km narrow-gauge railway linking Trieste and Poreč. Today its corridor is a cross-border cycling and walking route. The Croatian section is largely gravel and passes some of the line’s most atmospheric engineering and landscapes.
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80 km of Istrian gravel.
Istria Bike lists Trail 19 from Savudrija via Buje, Grožnjan, Livade and Motovun to Vižinada: 80 km, 1,100 m climbing, 78 km macadam and 2 km asphalt.
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Best section of Parenzana
Why Grožnjan–Livade and the Motovun landscape are the emotional centre of the Croatian route.
02Parenzana by e-bike
Battery planning, gravel handling, gradients and who benefits most from electric assistance.
03Tunnels & viaducts
Kalcini, Freski, Završje, Oprtalj, Motovun and the structures that make the route unique.
04Three-day itinerary
A slower way to connect riding with hill towns, local food and overnight stays.
See why the ride feels unforgettable.
Viaducts, hill towns, gravel ridgelines and long inland views deserve stronger photography. These scenic visuals now help the homepage feel more immersive and premium.
Use the route as a spine for Grožnjan, Oprtalj, Motovun, truffle country and the wider hill-town landscape.
Build your Parenzana day.
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