EuroVelo 8 Mediterranean Route

Slovenia

The Slovenian part of the EuroVelo8 follows the Parenzana or Porečanka, The health and friendship route goes along the old narrow gauge Parenzana railway, which used to connect Trieste and Poreč and has become a symbol of friendship between the Slovenian, Italian and Croatian municipalities. The Slovenian part of Parenzana is fully paved and included in the national network of cycle routes. It takes you through old cities and villages, along the sea, among vineyards and olive plantations, through short tunnels and across valleys and hills. Many visitors and tourists take this route, either as a sports and recreation activity or just for relaxation. It is suitable for everyone and there are also many resting points along the way where you will be able to take a break, get interesting information and learn about the history of the railway.

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Legend

Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

Slovenian Cycling Network

The Slovenian cycling network is a voluntary and non-profit association of organizations, who joined in faith of encouraging cycling in Slovenia, to influence a permanent development of pedestrian, cyclist and public transport friendly traffic, to coordinate the movement of the organisations, and to represent them in a dialog with the national administration and international movements.

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Tourist Information Centers (TIC)

If you’re looking for more information on a town, accommodation, landmarks and events, there are more than 100 tourist information centres across Slovenia that can provide you with the most up-to-date information. Local experts will provide all the information you need to make the most of your stay in Slovenia.

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Maps & Guides

EuroVelo 8: Adriabike [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 8 in Italy between Sant’Anna (Veneto) and San Giovanni al Timavo (254 km) and in Slovenia between Santa Barbara/Korošci and Piran (55 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.

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Resort pearls of the northern Adriatic at EuroVelo 8

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Experience the long distance cycling trip and vacation in one. From the start in timeless Venice on, beautiful coastal towns line up, first Italian, then Slovenian and finally Croatian, all of them pearls of Mediterranean architecture. Golden beaches and attractive coasts among them are captured in colorful rocks and lush greenery. The sun quickly warms the shallow sea and the atmosphere. The trip starts in Venice and ends in Pula, both known by good public transport connections.