Parenzana Rail Trail – View of Grožnjan loop from Portorož / Portorose

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Obalno-kraška

Piran

Parenzana Rail Trail – View of Grožnjan loop from Portorož / Portorose

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Parenzana Rail Trail – View of Grožnjan loop from Portorož / Portorose

05:47

87.0km

940m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Krajinski park Sečoveljske soline / Parco naturale delle saline di Sicciole

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Viewpoint

11.8 km

Parenzana Rail Trail

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The Parenzana was a 123.1 km long narrow-gauge railway line that connected 33 places in Istria from Triests to Poreč. Today it is a cycle path that leads through wonderful …

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30.7 km

Parenzana Tunnel

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The tunnel passes Groznjan below. The tunnel lights, which only turn on gradually, are funny.

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30.9 km

View of Grožnjan

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The approach to Groznjan is not particularly demanding, the place is very beautiful and the descent over the Parenzana with a view of Groznjan is easy and beautiful.

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33.5 km

View of the Mirna Valley from the Parenzana

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A great panorama in the valley of the Mirna

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37.9 km

Završje Tunnels I & II and Viaduct

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Zavaršje Tunnel II length 28m

Zavaršje Tunnel I length 35 m

Zavaršje viaduct length 62 m, height 20 m

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39.6 km

Antonci Viaduct on the Parenzana Trail

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A wonderful view from the bridge

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42.0 km

Freski Tunnel and Viaduct on the Parenzana Trail

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Driving on the old railway line, gravel road for MTBs, fantastic views. When driving from Groznjan to the east, the old railway line has a slight gradient. The longer tunnels …

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81.4 km

Sečovlje Salt Pans Path

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Formerly the Piran Salt Pans, is a natural park with an area of 6.5 km² near the town of Seča in the municipality of Piran, Slovenia. They are located in …

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87.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

17.3 km

9.92 km

3.60 km

2.71 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

31.1 km

7.26 km

4.69 km

2.19 km

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

22°C

13°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 3, 2022,Mountain Bike Ride 17. Parenzana Strunjan-Vižinada... 98.

It is hot and windy in Istria in summer, so the route was a bit shorter, but still very beautiful and attractive. 😄🚴

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June 3, 2022,Parenzana 2 - Portorose - Montona

1. The second stage of the Parenzana presents two difficulties: the altitude and the dirt road. The Slovenian side is always well maintained and paved, you leave Portorož to get to the border pedaling relaxed along the salt pans. As soon as we pass the customs control, the situation in Croatia changes considerably, starting with the signs that are becoming …

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