Ride the Parenzana cycling trail from Milje (Muggia, Italy) to Koper, Slovenia. This route follows one of the most scenic sections of the historic railway path, combining coastal views, tunnels, and gentle climbs before descending into Slovenia’s largest coastal city.
The route is suitable for gravel, trekking, hybrid, and mountain bikes and offers a relaxed cycling experience along a well-maintained former railway corridor.
The Parenzana trail from Muggia (Milje) to Koper is one of the most scenic cycling routes connecting Italy and Slovenia. Following the path of the former narrow-gauge railway, this 15.54 km section combines coastal views, historic tunnels, and peaceful countryside landscapes along the northern Adriatic coast.
Starting in Muggia, the route gradually climbs through the hills above the Gulf of Trieste before joining the famous Parenzana trail. Riders pass through former railway tunnels and enjoy panoramic views of the sea while cycling on a mixture of asphalt and compact gravel surfaces. The route then descends towards Koper, one of Slovenia’s most important coastal towns.
With 203 metres of elevation gain, this route is rated as moderate and is suitable for gravel bikes, trekking bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes. The gentle railway gradients make the climbs manageable while still providing a rewarding cycling experience.
This GPX route is ideal for cyclists exploring the Parenzana Trail, planning a cross-border cycling adventure between Italy and Slovenia, or building a longer multi-stage journey along one of the most famous cycling routes in the Adriatic region. Download the GPX track, watch the full cycling video, and discover this beautiful section of the historic Parenzana railway.
🚴 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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