The starting point of this walking holiday is Trieste, the former Habsburg seaport located at the karst foothills. During the Roman Empire Trieste developed from a relatively small insignificant town into a busy and affluent seaport. Only after a few kilometres you leave Italy again and are on course via Slovenia to Istria. This sunny mediterranean peninsula is mainly characterised by picturesque little fishing villages, small towns located on karst hills, vineyards and mediterranean valleys. Be amazed by the charm of this contrasting landscape and Istira’s blaze of colours.
Today’s hiking day leads you out of the harbour town Trieste. After a short journey to the start of the tour you walk leisurely along the old railway route through the mixed woodlands of the Val Rosandra all the way to the hamlet Pesek. The valley is interesting for various reasons: apart from traces of prehistoric settlements you find the only river of the province here, carrying water all year round. On top of that it is characterised by a diverse vegetation.
Along the inital section you walk once again through the stunning Val Rosandra. You walk past the village of Bagnoli della Rosandra, from where you also get to marvel at the Roman aqueduct. You proceed through little villages forever getting closer to the sea until Aquilinia. By public transport you finally reach Muggia.
You leave the tiny fishing village Muggia with its lovingly groomed old centre and continue to Ankaran. Soon you leave Italy and cross the border over to Slovenia. Pine forests offer lots of shade and again and again also views onto the numerous bays and the Mediterranean Sea. In the afternoon a transfer takes you to Koper. Capodistria, another name for this town already awaits you with all its magnificent buildings and you enjoy a relaxing end to the day in the car-free historic centre.
You always proceed along the sea into the ancient fishing town of Izola and then onwards to Piran, the birthplace of Giuseppe Tartini, a famous Italian violinist and composer, the town centre is strongly characterised by Venetian influences. Take a stroll through the alleyways featuring Venetian palaces or enjoy the atmosphere on the Piazza Tartini in the centre of Piran.
Transfer from Piran to Grožnjan, a popular meeting place for musicians from all over the world. Every summer their classical concerts taking place here featuring young musicians. From Grožnjan you walk all the way to Livade. Today’s Day Finish towers high up on top of a hill and is already visible from afar!
The final day on your expedition through Istria leads you to Porec. Starting from Motovun you hike to Vizinada, from there a shuttle bus takes you to your Day Finish. Already from afar the Euphrasius-basilica is visible, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and is definitely worth a visit. Enjoy a relaxing end to your hiking holiday with a nice glass of wine on one of the squares in the historic centre Porec.
approx. 3 to 4 hours
13 km
280 m
280 m
Day
8
Departure or extension
Tour character
The terrain from Trieste to Poreč is slightly hilly. You walk on well-maintained hiking paths, forest paths, paths across meadows and along the coastline. For the daily tours only a basic fitness level is required. We recommend this tour also as a follow-on tour of the Alpe-Adria-Trail from Cividale to Trieste.
Schöne Wanderung durch abwechslungsreiche Landschaft
Empfehlenswerte Fortsetzung der Alpe-Adria-Tour von Triest über Muggia an die kroatische Küste nach Porec. Zuverlässiges Kartenmaterial, nette Hotels und eine gut erreichbare Hotline sind garanten für einen erholsamen Urlaub.
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5 stars
Julia Reich |14.06.2017
Ruhiges Istrien
Schöne Wanderwege, ruhige Ecken, weg vom Touristentrubel in Kroatien.
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5 stars
Heinz Oberlach |30.05.2017
Das war eine Supertour!
Wir haben mit der Tour von Triest nach Porec einen Sechser mit Zusatzzahl im Lotto erlebt! Es stimmt einfach alles - die Unterlagen, die Streckenführung, die Hotels, die Transfers, die Menschen, das Wetter, die Landschaft, die Betreuung vor Ort, die Hilfe via Hotline und auch das ausgezeichnete Preis / Leistungsverhältnis!
Eurofun Touristik GmbHanswered:
Lieber Herr Oberlach, herzlichen Dank für dieses tolle Feedback! Schön, dass Sie so eine tolle Zeit in Istrien verbingen konnten und mit unserer Betreuung zufrieden waren.
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4 stars
Franziska Brüderl |13.04.2017
Gelungener Urlaub
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass wir uns für die Wanderreise Istrien die sonnige Halbinsel im Mittelmeer entschieden haben. Das farbenreiche Istrien hat es uns angetan. Tolle Organisation, hilfsbereite Auskunft und gute Unterkünfte. Die Streckenführung war abwechslungsreich und auf guten Wegen.
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4 stars
Helga Göttsche |08.06.2016
Schöne Wanderreise
Hervorragende Begrüßung und Einführung durch Marco, Hotels und Lage der Hotels waren richtig gut, Markierung der Wanderwege nicht immer eindeutig, vor allem die 5. Etappe. Darüber haben wir Marco informiert.
Eurofun Touristik GmbHanswered:
Liebe Frau Göttsche, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Für die Hinweise bezüglich der Wegbeschreibungen möchten wir uns ebenso herzlich bedanken. Gerne dürfen wir Sie informieren, dass an der Verbesserung der Markierungen und Beschreibungen bereits gearbeitet wird. Hier sollte es in Zukunft keine Probleme mehr geben! Mit sommerlichen Wandergrüßen!