From the Karst Edge to Čičarija

Through the "hidden" villages surrounded by nature

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From the Karst Edge to Čičarija

Cycling tour "From the Karst Edge to Čičarija - K4" is a difficult tour, the most suitable for cyclists with a lot of stamina.
Among its ups and downs the tour reveals beautiful Istrian villages of the Karst edge. All villages have a typical Istrian ahritekturo with a note of nostalgia and show us how in the old days people were able to do beautiful "artwork" of stone. Full of beauty and attractions are perfect for lovers of nature and stone.

We start the tour in Zazid, where we park our car on the parking spot near the playground.
From the parking we head toward beautiful villages Zazid, Podpeč, Praproče, Jampršnik, Kameniščik, Zalipnik, Kavčič, railroad Zazid, Zazid.

Information about the tour - can vary depending on a variety of factors.


Total lenght: 23 km (approximately)
Duration of the tour (cycling): 2 - 2,5 h
Effective duration: Depending on a variety of factors
Difficulty: Hard
Maximum altitude: 828 m
Surface: Asphalt (majority) and gravel
Suitable for: Trekking, MTB, All Mountain
Attractions: Peaceful nature, old villages, architecture, railroad
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