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The fishing village of Muggia
Photo: Massimo Crivellari, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Cycling route among sea, olive groves, and vineyards, from Trieste or Muggia to Koper (Capodistria), heart of Slovenian Istria. A journey through nature, culture, and tradition.
moderate
Distance 52.3 km
Duration3:40 h
Ascent198 m
Descent200 m
Highest point78 m
Lowest point-6 m
This cycling loop can start from the Trieste train station, crossing the city center, or from the Bersaglieri pier, where you can take the ferry to Muggia and admire the town from the sea. Muggia, a picturesque seaside town, offers views over the blue Gulf and a Venetian atmosphere visible in architecture, costumes, the Istrian-Venetian dialect, and gastronomic traditions. The ride continues along the coast, crossing Lazzaretto and the border with Slovenia, always keeping the sea on the right. The landscape changes with olive groves and vineyards as you reach Ankaran (Ancarano) and then Koper (Capodistria), the main urban center of Slovenian Istria. The route continues towards Škofije (Scoffie) and the Rabuiese pass, from where you re-enter Italy. The landscape varies on each section. Arrival in Muggia completes the loop, with the possibility to return to Trieste by ferry.
Author’s recommendation
The Trieste-Muggia section is bikeable, but it is recommended to take the ferry to avoid city traffic, especially in summer.
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PromoTurismoFVG Bike
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
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Highest point
78 m
Lowest point
-6 m
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Safety information
Almost entirely paved route, mostly on bike path. Busy section between the industrial area of Trieste and Muggia and between the I/SLO border of S. Bartolomeo and Ancarano.
Tips and suggestions
Predominantly flat route but with several easy ups and downs on the hills at the Italy-Slovenia border.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Trieste is accessible by public transport. Upon arrival at the train station, it is possible to cycle to Muggia. For those wishing to avoid urban areas, ride along the seafront bike path to reach the Bersaglieri pier and take the ferry. The bike+boat service is active year-round. Check the site https://tplfvg.it/it/il-viaggio/servizi-marittimi/
Get Timetable to destination
to
Trieste and Koper / Capodistria loop (R050)
Directions
Turin - Trieste Highway Muggia Exit
Parking
Caliterna Parking Via Battisti Cesare, Muggia (TS)
Coordinates
DD
45.658253, 13.772099
DMS
45°39'29.7"N 13°46'19.6"E
UTM
33T 404337 5056811
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Book recommendation by the author
"Adriatic Sea Cycle Route" map published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is sold at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Equipment
Helmet and water supply are recommended, especially in the hotter months.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
