Hiking in Istria

You will arrive at the hotel in the Buje area. If you have time, take a tour of Buje, a town with a lot of history and culture.

The day starts with a short transfer to Brtonigla. Here, vineyards and olive groves spread out where fine wines and olive oils are produced, where you also have the opportunity to stop at smaller farms for tasting. After about 3 hours of hiking you will reach the village of Buje, located on a hill with beautiful views of the landscape.
16-18 km, +268m, -278m

Today’s hike starts on the former Parenzana railway. The Parenzana railway ceased to operate in 1935, and today we have nice cycling and hiking trails instead. You will hike through several tunnels and bridges along a rolling landscape with many vineyards, and reach the village of Livade, famous for its amazing truffles. After Livade, Motovun is located on top of a hill, and this is where you spend the night. Today’s hike is quite long, 25 km in total, but there is also a shorter version of 20 km.
25 km (20 km), +511m, -573m, 5-6 h (3-4)

After breakfast, there is a short transfer to the picturesque village of Oprtalj, deep in Istria. Here the trail starts descending into the forest. You pass through a few villages and reach a point with one of the best views of the valley and the Mirna River. The trail goes past the Pietrapelosa castle and further down the valley. After passing some beautiful villages, you will reach the town of Buzet where you will stay for the next two nights. The hike today is quite long, 20 km in total, but there is also a shorter variant which is 8 km.
18 km (8 km), +496m, -700m

The hike starts at the river and enters the forest, where you will cross a shallow river or a riverbed if it is dry. The trail also passes nice waterfalls with lakes. A nice trail uphill takes you to the Korita springs with natural pools and an old water mill. Continue on to Hum, take a walk and you’ll understand why it’s called the world’s smallest city. In Hum, you can take the opportunity to eat at a local ‘konoba’ – restaurant serving only traditional Istrian dishes. Then the hike continues to Buzet. You can today choose between two different hikes, one short and one long.
24 km (12 km), +550 m, -560 m, 6-7 h (3-4 h)

The day starts with a transfer to Poklon, where the hike begins. You will hike to the top of Učka Mountain (1401 metres above sea level), the largest mountain in Istria, where you will enjoy fantastic panoramic views. On a clear day, you can see as far as Venice and the Alps. From the top you will hike all the way down to the sea and the village of Lovran.
15 km, +783m, -1692m

Your trip ends after today’s breakfast, and it’s time to check out.

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.