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A cross-border itinerary between the sea, olive groves and vineyards that travels from the picturesque seaside town of Muggia to Koper, the largest town in Slovenian Istria.
This cycling tour starts from the picturesque seaside town of Muggia. The ride begins with a glimpse of the marvellous crystalline blue of the Gulf and the Venetian-style atmosphere that characterises the town, with its architecture, customs, Istrian-Venetian dialect and gastronomic traditions that reveal an intense past shared with the Serenissima. After a bit of pedalling, the route becomes cross-border, crossing the Lazzaretto, with the wonderful constant of the sea to the right. The landscape then evolves through olive groves and vineyards, cycling along Ankaran to Koper. We then pass through Škofije (Scoffie) and the Rabuiese Pass to return to Italy, enjoying a variety of landscapes that change with each pedal stroke. The arrival in Muggia marks the end of the ring from which we can take the ferry to Trieste.
The Trieste-Muggia section can be cycled, but it is recommended to take the ferry to avoid city traffic, especially in summer.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Almost completely paved route, most of it on a bicycle path. Busy section between the industrial area of Trieste and Muggia and between the I/SLO border of S. Bartolomeo and Ancarano.
Mainly flat route but with several non-demanding ups and downs in the border hills between Italy and Slovenia.
Public-transport-friendly
Muggia can be reached all year round with the bike+boat service.
Info: https://www.triestetrasporti.it/orari-e-percorsi/servizi-marittimi/trieste-muggia/
Turin-Trieste motorway
Muggia exit
Car park Caliterna
Via Battisti Cesare, Muggia (TS)
Map "Ciclovia del mare Adriatico" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at the PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
