Experience one of the most scenic sections of the Parenzana Trail on this 41.1 km gravel cycling route from the Sečovlje border crossing to Muggia (Milje), Italy. Ride through the famous Sečovlje Salt Pans, continue along dedicated cycling paths through Lucija, Izola and Koper, and finish on the beautiful Italian coast. Download the GPX track, explore the interactive map, browse the photo gallery and watch the complete 4K cycling video before planning your next ride.
Experience one of the most scenic sections of the historic Parenzana Trail on this 41.1 km cycling route from the Sečovlje Salt Pans to the Italian coastal town of Muggia. This moderate ride follows a diverse combination of gravel roads, quiet asphalt lanes, dedicated cycling paths and former railway infrastructure, making it an excellent choice for gravel bikes, trekking bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
The route begins near the famous Sečovlje Salt Pans before following peaceful canals and natural wetlands towards Portorož. From there, it continues along the spectacular Parenzana railway trail through Strunjan, Izola and Koper, passing historic tunnels, panoramic coastal viewpoints and traffic-free cycling sections. After leaving the Slovenian coast, the route crosses into Italy and finishes in the charming harbour town of Muggia, offering beautiful Adriatic scenery throughout the entire ride.
With 331 metres of climbing over 41.1 kilometres, this route provides a comfortable endurance ride without extreme gradients. The mixture of gravel and asphalt surfaces keeps the ride varied while remaining suitable for most cyclists with moderate fitness. Along the way you will experience coastal landscapes, vineyards, nature reserves, historic railway heritage and picturesque Mediterranean towns that make the Parenzana one of the most iconic cycling routes in the northern Adriatic.
Download the GPX track, explore the interactive route map, browse the photo gallery and watch the complete 4K cycling video before planning your own Parenzana adventure. Whether you are discovering this famous cycling route for the first time or returning to ride another stage, this section between Sečovlje and Muggia delivers an unforgettable combination of nature, history and spectacular coastal cycling.
🚴 Explore All Parenzana Stages
The Parenzana Trail is one of the most scenic cycling routes in Slovenia and Croatia, offering a unique mix of coastal roads, historic railway tunnels, gravel sections, and peaceful countryside. Explore every published stage below, watch the complete 4K ride videos, and download the GPX tracks for your own adventure.
- Parenzana: Milje → Sečovlje
- Parenzana: Milje → Koper
- Parenzana: Koper → Izola
- Parenzana: Izola → Lucija
- Parenzana: Lucija → Sečovlje
- Parenzana: Through the Green Tunnel (Gravel)
- Parenzana: Too Tempting… (Gravel)
- Parenzana: Sečovlje → Milje (Gravel)
- Parenzana: Sečovlje MP → Milje
- Parenzana: Sečovlje → Lucija
- Parenzana: Lucija → Izola Coastal Road
- Parenzana: Izola → Koper
- Parenzana: Koper → Milje
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