Bike Trails

If you want to cycle in Istria, there are hundreds of marked trails. Here are some of the most popular ones.

The Parenzana

The most famous Istrian bike route. It follows the old narrow-gauge railway that once connected Trieste to Poreč. The full route is 80km, but you can do sections. It’s mostly flat and scenic — tunnels, viaducts, and views over the hills.

Coastal Routes

Umag to Novigrad — easy coastal ride, about 15km each way.

Rovinj surroundings — several routes through the pine forests and along the coast.

Medulin area — flat terrain around the bay, good for families.

Wine Road Routes

The inland wine regions have marked cycling routes that take you past vineyards and through small villages. The Momjan/Brtonigla area is particularly good for this.

Good to Know

E-bikes available. Several rental places have e-bikes, which help with the hills.

Summer heat. Start early in the morning if you’re riding in July/August.

Maps. The official Istria bike website has downloadable GPS routes.

There’s space at the house to store bikes if you bring your own.