RULES OF CONDUCT 401 Bella vista 403 Liburnia 405 Lucy with crystal-clear 407 Downhill Marina eyes Cycling is a pleasant activity beneficial for the body. It brings joy to all cy- clists as they move through space. In order for your ride to be even more - skitača - labin raša - čepić - kršan - martinski - raša labin vrh oštri - drenje - sv. marina pleasant and safe, you need to abide by the basic rules. Oštri peak (marked as Bellavista Labin - center | Labin - center Raša - center | Raša - center Labin - old town square | Labin - old town square on the official map)| St. Marina - Beach Ride on open trails only Respect trail and road closures (ask if uncertain). Avoid trespassing on private land. 30 km 520 m 71 km 930 m 36 km 780 m 7 km 50 m Cyclists are obliged to move as close to the right edge of the road, one behind the other, and never near each other in order to occupy a smaller surface on the road. In 9 km 21 km 36 km 35 km 36 km 0 km 0,5 km 6,5 km this way, the unobstructed passage to all vehicles is allowed. It is necessary to abide by the traffic rules and signs that apply to drivers of motor vehicles. 480 m 230 m 335 m 2 m 451 m 2 m 500 m 2 m Leave no trace 2h - 2,5h 4,5h - 5h 2h - 2,5h 0,5h Be sensitive to the terrain beneath you. Try to alter the path as little as possible. Stay on the existing trail and do not seek new ones. Do not cut switchbacks. Official course Official course Official course Official course | MTB Downhill Control your bicycle A moment of distraction is all it takes to cause problems. Comply with all speed reg- If you would like to depart from the city of art galleries, of enchanting churches and of Have you ever heard of the town which, apart from being a mining town, is also the young- Welcome to the track of Lucy with crystal-clear eyes that is going to lead you along the At the foot of the Goli peak on the peninsula of Skitača, you have a unique opportuni- ulations and recommendations for cyclists. baroque palaces and set out to the infinity of the magnificent views of the Kvarner bay est one in ? If your answer is negative, choose Liburnia trail and continue towards eastern istrian coast, from the city of art galleries, charming churches and baroque pal- ty to try a technically demanding trail that leads straight to the tourist resort of St. Ma- where you can rinse your eyes with the healing tears of St Lucia - choose Bella vista Raša. We are sure that you have never experienced anything like this before. As if it were aces, right till hidden places where miraculous eye drops of the woman Saint are com- rina. St. Marina is a picturesque seaside resort situated on the east coast of Istrian. A Always give way trail and take the road from the upper part of Labin in the direction of Kranjci. a part of enchanting stage settings Raša will seduce you with its regular lines of houses ing out, and from where unrepeatable views to the spectacular Kvarner bay are at your small peninsula covered in olive-groves and a church of St. Marina closes a quiet bay Let fellow trailers know you are coming. It is polite to say a friendly ‘hello’ or to ring harmonized with the landscape of the river Raša valley which seems almost imaginary. complete disposal. We begin our ride from the old town of Labin, nestled at the top of with a village and fertile valley at the bottom of it. Here on this steep path you can en- If you take the gravel path leading to Skitača through the Glušići hill - this trail will bring the 230 meters high hill. Although in its city center you’ll be able to admire mostly build- joy the unique single trails, enchanting views of the Skitača, breathe the scent of Med- the bell. Do not startle others. you to the highest point of the Labin area from which, as the name of the trail says, Designed by the architect Pulitzer - Finale and built in 1936 Raša is the first modern min- ings that are preserved since Venetian times, like the magnificent town gate San Fior, iterranean plants and test your biking skills. Downhill takes you to the main road and you can admire a magnificent view of the Kvarner bay and if conditions of visibility are ing town built with the aim to provide miners and their families with all necessary facil- the city loggia, the palaces Franković Manzini, Scampicchio, Negri e Battiala-Lazzarini the village Drenje, and your adventure continues along the trail to St. Marina where you Do not scare animals favourable you may also catch a glimpse of the features of Venice. If you would like to ities: a school, hospital, cinema, sports hall and church consecrated to St Barbara, the (National museum), or even the architecture from the end of the 19th century, there’s a can refresh and enjoy the charms of the blue sea. Unannounced approach, sudden movements or noise will disturb animals. This can be learn more about the place you will find out legend that still lives on, that of the brave patron saint of miners. Even though the mining activity in the Labin area gradually disap- little consideration to be done: Labin is far older town than it could seem at first sight! dangerous! Scaring livestock into running and disturbing wildlife is a serious offense. inhabitants of Skitača who gained a glorious victory over the Turks after intercepting peared, it is still possible to find the remains of the mining history in the church of St Bar- one of their boats near Crna Punta in the year 1661. bara where you can visit a rich mining collection. If you continue along the trail, you will Formerly known as the bastion of the Istrian mining, today it is the town of galleries and Plan ahead art studios. During summer Labin turns into a town of art, and on its streets most signif- reach the Raša Bridge where you will find “Liburna”, a nature reserve of autochtonous an- You need to be familiar with your equipment, your abilities and the area in which You can also find out why people with weak eyesight come to this place. Just to imals, very charming and sociable donkeys. icant events of the contemporary art scene take place (Labin Art Republic). Albona - Arsia 408 you are cycling - prepare appropriately. Never count on others. Always wear a hel- arouse your curiosity - at a distance of only 1 km from the well-equipped Mountain met and appropriate safety equipment. Always have enough water or other refresh- hut ”Skitača” there is a unique rock from which the healing water springs, the so- While continuing your ride on the macadam along the river Raša you can admire harmoni- So do not hesitate, enter its old center and furtively glance in the galleries, in the art labin - raša called “tears of St. Lucy” which, as the legend has it, can cure weak eyesight and eye ous landscape and charming boats scattered around, until you reach Tupljak after which studios and visit the churches of Labin like, for example those of St. Stephen or enter ing drinks. These are some basic, but not the only rules. In other words, be nice to problems. Take our advice: try it! Whether you believe in the legend of the tears of St. the macadam road will lead you to Zankovci. At this point take the road to Kostričani, Zat- into the Parish church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the 14th century. yourself and others and you’ll have a wonderful time. Lucy or not, one thing is for sure - when you stay on this rock your eyes can see as far ki and Čepić. The next stops on the trail are Kožljak and Kršan - typical fortified cities (kaš- In the meantime, you could also visit the Memorial collection of Matthias Flacius Illyri- Labin - center | Raša - center as neighbouring Italy! If you happen to be here over the weekend the well-equipped tel) in the upper part of Čepić field. You can visit them and walk through their impres- cus (1520-1575), collaborator of the famous Martin Luther and one of the most eminent We wish you a pleasant ride! Mountain hut '’Skitača’’ will offer hospitality to any occasional visitor. sive ruins. supporters of the Protestant reform, born just in this place. If you follow the street of 17 km 150 m Continuing to Matijašići, Gorenj Kraj and Kraj Drage, passing through Zulijani, Županići and G. Martinuzzi, you will reach Fortica (belvedere) from which suddenly appears a mag- After admiring the magnificent panoramic view and inhaling penetrating fragrances of Martinski, you will arrive to Snašići. After that, passing through Barbići you will circum- nificent view to the sea with and the island Cres, and also to the Istria’s highest 10,5 km 6,5 km sage sprouting almost from bare rock, you will carry on biking on peaks of the Skitača scribe the whole circle of the trail and if you take the path of firemen you will come to the mountain - Učka. If you are fed up with Labin sensations, ride further through Salakovci, peninsula. The route leads you partly on mountain roads, partly on gravel paths back starting point - the nature reserve Liburna. Viškovići and until Skitača, eastern Istrian seaside plateau. to Labin, where your todays MTB adventure ends. 280 m 2 m The place of a peculiar name, Walachian by origin, that denotes moving - or nomad peo- ple, has been established in the 15th century by part of the immigrated caravan of Is- 1h

trian - Rumanians which were retreating from the Turks, and which reached its highest IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS development between the two wars when it counted as much as 350 souls. Today, on Official course the contrary, almost completely empty with just 4 inhabitants, Skitača is just a place For all emergency situations 402 Teran 404 Istrian demarcation for excursionists and pilgrims, considering that in the near-by mountain it hides the fa- +385 112 LABIN mous rock from which the medicinal water wells out. If you are wondering why nu- Welcome to Labin Raša bike trail, which leads you from the city of art galleries, charm- Police rabac - ripenda - luka - štrmac rabac - podpićan - kršan RABAC merous people with weak eyesight are going right in this direction, come and check by ing churches and baroque palaces - from ancient town of Labin to the youngest town +385 192 - sv. martin - labin - rabac - rabac - nedešćina - rabac yourself! The water in the rock that doesn’t dry out, even in times of greatest heats and in Istria - Raša! You start from the old town of Labin, situated on a 320 m high hill. In Fire brigade RAŠA which, from ancient times, is called by people the tears of St. Lucy, is presumambly a its historic center you can admire the views of the surrounding villages, the modern Rabac - Waterfront | Rabac - Waterfront Rabac - above the hotel | Rabac - above the hotel healing water source which cures the eye problems and restores the sight to the eye- resort Rabac and the mountain Ucka. And we invite you to take the route to the sur- +385 193 KRŠAN sight weak people. rounding villages where you will reach the village Barbići from where you take the fire- Ambulance 46 km 1000 m 55 km 1030 m man road down to your destination, town of Raša! Although today's mining activity in +385 194 SV. NEDELJA If you are one of those who do not believe in such miracles, one thing is for sure - the area of Labin is extinguished, traces of mining history can be found in every corner Bike service aid 30 km 26 km 55 km 0 km Skitača is definitely the place from where your eyes will see special distances, consid- of Raša, and we also recommend visiting the church of St. Barbara where you can see ering that from here you’ll be able to admire an unrepeatable view of the Kvarner bay, a beautiful mining collection. +385 91 902 83 63 EN www.istria-bike.com and in optimal conditions of visibility you could also catch a glimpse of the features of 400 m 2 m 345 m 2 m Venice. Inspired by the views that reach the infinity, continue slowly through Skvarans- ka, go down the road to Ravni - a true tourist resort in the summer months, where you 4,5 - 5h 2,5h - 3h can swim and relax on the beautiful beaches, or simply enjoy the surfer's stunts that are BIKE CENTER RABAC BIKE SKILLS PARK often here. Going further you reach village Derenje and Crni, and will be back on a path What’s on offer at Bike Center Rabac? 10 Official course Official course where your adventure started, back to Labin. 12 IMPRESSUM Info point: bike excursions for all types of cyclist, family tours, MTB tours, road tours, information about bike destinations, 08 When you have enjoyed enough in all of the attractions of the fashionable seaside re- Welcome to the track of the Istrian Demarcation which leads from one of the oldest Publisher bike packages 03 sort Rabac, the pearl of the Kvarner bay, magnificent beaches, luxurious restaurants, to the youngest town in Istria. We start from the old town of Labin, situated on a 320 Bike Park Rabac: specialized single trails and flow trails on the air full of fragrances of various Mediterranean vegetation you can take Teran trail meters high hill. 406 Arsia sandy or natural terrain for beginners and more advanced rid- Labin Tourist Board from the waterfront of Rabac and continue along the gravel road to Ripenda Kosi. T. /F. +385 (52) 855 560 In its centre you'll be able to admire bulidings that are preserved since Venetian times, ers, multifunctional family track and 2 bike Pump Track circuits raša - trget - skitača - salakovci - raša 06 [email protected] The trail leads you further on the gravel roads and single trails routes across the Stand- like the magnificent town gate San Fior, the city loggia, the palaces Franković Manzini, Bike shop: high-quality MTB, road and trekking bicycles, com- www.rabac-labin.com ard peak to Plomin Luka. You can enjoy the unforgettable views of the blue sea and Scampicchio, Negri e Battiala-Lazzarini (National museum)and the architecture from plete equipment, drinks, and food supplements 05 the neighboring islands of Cres and Lošinj, and when the weather is beautiful you can the end of the 19th century. Raša - center | Raša - center Bike rent: rental of high-quality mechanical and electric MTB, road and trekking bicycles and additional equipment 01 Istrian County Tourism Department see the Velebit Mountain. 08 Formerly known as the bastion of the Istrian mining, today it is the town of galleries 43 km 750 m Bike service: professional service for all types of bicycle 02 After a short climb from Plomin Luka you will come to Štrmac and continue through and art studios. During summer Labin turns into a town of art, and on its streets most Bike storage room: safe bicycle storage facility (only for ho- 04 Istria Tourist Board Nedešćina and Santalezi on a wine road to Sv. Martin. where you feel free to refresh significant events of the contemporary art scene take place (Labin Art Republic). 28 km 11 km tel guests) Pionirska 1, HR-52440 Poreč, and relax in one of the wine cellars. Going further through the village of Snašići and St Bike wash: bicycle washing area T. +385 (0)52 452 797 Bartol, you will come to Labin. So do not hesitate, enter its old center and furtively glance in the galleries, in the art Bike transfer: bike transfer service 495 m 2 m Maro kids F. +385 (0)52 452 796 studios and visit the churches of Labin like, for example those of St. Stephen or enter 07 Pumptrack In the old city centre on the top of the hill you can visit and admire palaces dating from into the Parish church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the 14th century. Pumptrack Project collaborators the period of Venetian dominion, like e.g. the monumental Town gates of St. Flor, the In the meantime you could also visit the Memorial collection of Matthias Flacius Illyri- 2,5h - 3h 09 Bike4You d.o.o., Rabac town loggia, the palaces Franković, Manzini, Scampicchio, Negri and Battiala-Lazza- cus (1520-1575), collaborator of the famous Martin Luther and one of the most eminent information accommodation Bike Center Rabac rini (National museum) and the architecture of the late 19th century. However, Labin is supporters of the Protestant reform, born just in this place. If you follow the street of Official course Bike Center Rabac T +385 52 465 000 T +385 91 9028 363 E [email protected] more ancient then it looks like. Built on the site of an Illyrian hill-fort it originally dates G. Martinuzzi, you will reach Fortica (belvedere) from which suddenly appears a mag- Editor E [email protected] www.valamar.com from 2000 B.C.. Labin, the Illyrian Alvona. Once known as the bastion of the Istrian min- nificent view to the sea with Rabac and the island Cres, and also to the Istria’s highest Radmila Paliska-Kos eral industry, today it is a city of galleries and ateliers. In summer it is transformed into mountain - the mountain Učka. Have you ever heard of the town which, apart from being a mining town, is also the young- an artistic city where the most important events of the contemporary artistic scene est one in Istria? If your answer is negative, choose Arsia trail and continue towards Raša. BIKE PARK RABAC Concept (Labin Art Republic) take place. If you are fed up with Labin sensations, ride further through Vinež towards Golji and We are sure that you have never experienced anything like this before. As if it were a part Studio Sonda St. Martin. With the homonymous Parish church from the beginning of the 20th cen- of enchanting stage settings Raša will seduce you with its regular lines of houses har- ◉ Ripenda Kras ◉ Ripenda Kosi Therefore, do not hesitate to ride through the old city centre and visit the galleries, art tury, built on the place of a previous one dating from the early middle age, St. Martin monized with the landscape of the river Raša valley which seems almost imaginary. De- Photo credits studios and the churches of Labin, i.e. those of St Stephen and the Parish church of the has grown around former aristocratic estate, best confirmed by the so called ‘’Baron’s signed by the architect Pulitzer - Finale and built in 1936 Raša is the first modern mining Cover photo - courtesy of Valamar Riviera Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary built in the 14th century. You can also visit Matthi- yard’’. From one side bordered by a well cultivated pine wood, this yard consist of sev- town built with the aim to provide miners and their families with all necessary facilities: as Flacius Illyricus memorial collection. Matthias Flacius Illyricus (1520-1575) was born eral buildings built in different periods of time, which closes the inner yard with a min- a school, hospital, cinema, sports hall and church consecrated to St Barbara, the patron 18 17 Print in this place, collaborated actively with the famous Martin Luther and was one of the iature tree line leading to the beautiful, one floor baroque palace Lazzarini with a quad- saint of miners. Even though the mining activity in the Labin area has gradually disap- most eminent supporters of the Protestant reform. Continuing along G. Martinuzzi rangular turret at the northern entrance. If you ride further over Martinski, you reach Kerschoffset d.o.o., peared, it is still possible to find the remains of the mining history in the church of St Bar- 16 15 street you will reach Fortica (belvedere) with a magnificent view of the sea, Rabac, the Šumber which name derives from a feudal family name Schönberg. Just few straggling bara where you can visit a rich mining collection. The trail takes you to Trget, a fishing vil- island of Cres, and the Istria’s highest mountain - Učka. little houses and a round tower of the former castle walls, is all what is left from the lage situated in the Raša bay. Its name comes from the verb ‘trgetarenje’ in Croatian (from feudal castle dating from the 17th century, built on the fundaments of a prehistoric hill- the Latin word traiectum), which means ‘transport of people and goods from one side of Continue along the road to the village of Gondolići, where you you turn on to the single fort rising over Raša river valley. the bay to the other’. trail and enjoy your last downhill on this route and there you are, back to your starting point, Rabac - the lively waterfront of the pearl of the Kvarner bay! Riding through Potpićan - the youngest place in Istria, founded by the today’s closed There are ruins of the Romanesque church of St. Justin with a semicircular apse in the vil- 17 14 anthracite coal-pit shaft, you get to Kršan - a feudal property named after the rocki- lage center, and history books mention the existence of a medieval castle in Trget (Castel- ness of the surroundings. The most characteristic of all the fortified towns of the entire lo di San Giorgio). The village flourished at the end of the 19th century when a coal ship- Raša river valley, Kršan has grown on the fundaments of an old early middle age burg, ping harbor was built near-by. Numerous findings from the Antiquity were found in the which constituted an independent gentleman’s estate under the shire. From hinterland of Trget. the 14th century under the Austrian dominion, and then until the 19th century owned by several families, Kršan has remained as one of the most preserved castles in Istria Continue along the Skitača peninsula and villages of Trgetari, Sveti Lovreč Labinski, Višk- which almost encircled an entire townlet. ovići, Brovinje to Skitača village. Its name of Wallachian origin denotes moving -or nomad Rabac 10 LEGEND people and was established in the 15th century by part of the immigrated Istrian-Ruma- ◉ Before departing towards Nedešćina and the industrial area (and Crodux gas station), nians who were retrtaing from the Turks. Between the two World wars the village had 11 13 Start | End Course - type back to Labin, carefully remember this place! Right here, between the high walls of 350 inhabitants. Today, almost completely empty with just 4 inhabitants, Skitača is just a Legend 12 the Kršan castle, dominated by a quadrangular tower adorned with human figures and place for excursionists and pilgrims who are in search of famous rock with famous me- 08 Length Total ascent the nearby Parish church of St.Anton, the abbot who lived in the 17th century, the re- dicinal well. nowned "Istrian demarcation Act" was found in 1850. It is one of the most important 01 Sweat & Steam 12 Breakfast 13 In The Bush middle age documents. At first it was written in Glagolitic and then in Latin and Ger- Skitača is definitely the place from where your eyes will see special distances, consider- 08 02 Out Of Breath Asphalt Macadam Allegro Sunny ◉ 03 Easy Does It 14 Babewatch man languages. The document reveals the clearly set territorial borders of the middle ing that from here you’ll be able to admire an unrepeatable view of the Kvarner bay, and Hotel by Valamar 04 The Zone 15 Devils Creek age Istrian territory. in optimal conditions of visibility you could also catch a glimpse of the features of Venice. Valamar 3* BIKE SKILLS PARK Collection 05 Twister 16 Fall Line Highest point Lowest point You continue the ride further along the slopes of the peninsula, which leads you partly on ◉ Girandella 06 Breezer 17 Highlander macadam paths, partly on asphalted roads to a small village of Salakovci. After you will Resort 4*/5* 07 Pumptrack 18 Scorpion Riding time Difficult have a downhill ride through the village of Breg where you join the Raša River Valley back 08 Bike Family / Maro Valamar Sanfior to Raša from where you started today. Adventure Trail Difficult & Casa 4* 09 Maro Kids Pumptrack Medium Medium Easy www.istra.com ◉ 10 Back To Heaven Easy 11 Lazy Boy Connection www.istria-bike.com km Brdo 35

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