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Hiking in Istria

POREČ – ZELENA LAGUNA – FUNTANA
After the city tour (Cathedral complex which is under UNESCO protection since 1997) follows the trip along the seafront promenade to Plava and Zelena laguna (opportunity for refreshment break) and we follow through the campground "Bijela Uvala” (White Bay) to the coastal town Funtana.
Height difference = 0
Duration = 2-3h
Difficulty = easy

DVIGRAD-LIM FJORD
After the tour around the ruins of the medieval town Dvigrad on the former Roman border wall that was abandoned in the 17th century(now under the protection of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia), we proceed along the Lim valley, following the natural path of the Lim Bay.
Height difference = 50m
Duration = 2-3h
Difficulty = easy

ROVINJ-LUNGOMARE-FERIENANLAGE VILLAS RUBIN
After visiting the most beautiful city of the peninsula, we start our coastal walk through the forest park Punta Corente which is under protection, along with an equipped walking promenade to the resort.
Height difference = only rise to the Old Town
Duration = 2-3h

VIŽINADA – MOTOVUN
The route of the former railway line Trieste-Porec (Parenzana) along to the medieval town of Motovun at an altitude of 288m above sea level, on the southern side of the Mirna Valley (tour around Motovun).

PULA - CAPE KAMENJAK
From Pula (Possible to visit the Arena, Temple of Augustus, Roman Gate), we drive to the southern most settlement of the Peninsula Premantura where we start along the coast in the protected area of our circular walk to the southernmost point - Cape Kamenjak.
Difficulty = easy - medium

PAZIN (GROTTE) – PAZINSKI KROV - ZAREČKI KROV
The tour of the cave which is also under protection, starts from the motel "Lovac” along the trail (from 1.6. 2013 you pay entry € 4.50 perperson), and ends at the fort, after which it comes down to the river Pazinčica, and over the bridge Dusani comes to Zarecki krov and karst waterfall. The bus is waiting at the junction Zarečje on the road Pazin-Cerovlje.
Difficulty = easy - medium

LIVADE – ZAVRŠJE - GROŽNJAN
From Livade, the truffle center to Groznjan, the artists city and seat of the International Music Association with preserved medieval
architecture, we move with a slight rise along the route of the former
railway line Trieste-Porec (Parenzana).
All along the way we rise above the Mirna valley so that the panoramicview is very charming. Refreshment pause in Zavrsje, a formermedieval fortress. Visit of Zavrsje and Groznjan included.
Height difference = + ca. 300m
Duration = 4 – 4.30h
Difficulty = easy - medium

TREKKING – MOUNTAINEERING

BERAM- ZAREČJE (BANI)
From the old Beram near Pazin (there is the possibility to visit thefamous pilgrimage church with frescoes from the 15th century), thetour continuous through forest paths of the hilly central Istria to theagrotouristic household "Bani” under the village Zarečje.

OPRTALJ – ZAVRŠJE – OPRTALJ
After visiting the city (example of a prehistoric settlement with a continuity of life through the medieval period) we head towards Zavrsje through village streets and partly marked routes. In addition to visiting the medieval fortress in Zavrsje, it is possible to organize refreshment in the nearby agrotouristic household.
For the return to Oprtalj we will choose another direction (eg Parenzana).
Difficulty = easy - medium

GRAČIŠĆE – TOUR OF THE ST. SIMON
From the medieval town in the heart of Istria we go from 450 m above sea level through a steep valley at 50 m above sea level, and get on the other side back to the starting point. This is one of the nicer hiking trails of the peninsula with a fascinating viewof the medium-hilly Istria and north-eastern Istria mountains.
Difficulty = moderate

SLUM -BREST - ŽBEVNICA
Excursion in the northern, mountainous part of the north-western Istria to tip Žbevnica from 1014 m altitude from where you can see the entire Istria, the Dolomites, the Julian and Kamnik Alps. We start from the village Slum on the Cicarija (502 m above sea level) to which we get by bus. There is the possibility to organize a break for dining (at your request) in a mountain hiking hut above the village of Brest on the outward or return.
Difficulty = easy – medium

BRGUDAC -KORITA - PLANIK
Again, this is a trip to the northern, mountainous Istria, called Cicarija, to its highest peak Planik to 1272 m above sea. The bus drives us to and receives us in the village Brgudac on 747 m above sea level from where the steeply uphill path starts and leads us to the mountain house on the Korita-1010 m above sea. That is a 50 min walk. There is also the possibility to organize a refreshment and dining break (mostly on weekends and per call). From here, it is a 20 min climb to the lookout pointon the Brajkov berg (1092 m above sea level). If we decide to visit the top Planik, we also need to count in the return, it lasts about 3 hours.
Difficulty = moderate (physical strength required)

PLOMIN -SISOL -BRSEČ
The climb to the peak Sisol (835 m asl) from the town of Plomin, the southern slope of Učka in eastern Istria along to the city Brsec that is located above the eastern coast of Istria, is a very attractive excursion.
To Plomin and Brsec one gets by bus, where the opportunity for refreshment and dining exists.
Possibility of looking over Brsec from a cliff 150 m above sea level.
Difficulty = moderate (physical strength required)

LABIN – SKITAČA (CRNA PUNTA) – BROVINJE