E-bike Tour: Istrian Countryside & Parenzana

5.0
(7 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get off the beaten path and explore the lovely Istrian countryside on two wheels. Our e-bike tour will take you through Istria’s medieval hilltop villages, vineyards, olive groves, meadows and forests. The trip includes a break in Groznjan, also known as the town of artists. Take in the old stone houses and archways as you stroll through the cobbled streets.

You’ll also cycle part of the Parenzana, an old railroad bed now open only to cyclists and hikers. The trip is around 50km and features a mix of paved roads with little traffic and gravel bike trails.

What's Included

Licensed guide
E-bike
Helmet
Photos (optional)
Tips for your guide(s)
Transfers to and from the starting point
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
ROXANICH Winery and Design Hotel

We will meet in the lobby of Roxanich Hotel in Motovun. Parking is available nearby in several paid lots. Please let us know if you require transportation to the start point and we can either help you arrange a private transfer or provide pick-up and drop-off services.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your guide will meet you at Roxanich Hotel in Motovun. After a providing a safety briefing, trip overview, and instructions on how to use the e-bikes, you'll set off with the guide toward the town of Oprtalj. We'll cycle up the biggest hill of our ride, but with the assistance of our e-bikes it shouldn't be strenuous. We'll take a break at the top to admire the stunning views of the valley below us.

Next, we'll continue through the countryside, past small farms, fields and forests until we reach the town of Groznjan. We'll park the bikes and take about a 30-minute to one-hour break. Your guide will show you around the small town and tell you about its history. You'll have some free time to have a snack, a pizza, or a coffee or drink on your own.

After the break, we'll continue our e-bike route and will enjoy the most scenic parts of the ride. We'll cycle on the Parenzana, a historic railroad bed now used by cyclists and hikers. Pedal through a series of tunnels and over stone bridges as you take in the breathtaking views of Istria's rolling green hills stretching into the distance. The loop route will take us back to the starting point just below Motovun.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travelers must be at least 150cm tall to ride the e-bikes
Supplied by Terra Magica Adventures

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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