a three thousand year history

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49 km
338 m
03h16
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Staying in Bale and not taking advantage of the opportunity to "jump" by bike to the three thousand year old town of Pula would be a real sin. Trail no. 242 is the one which offers an excursion to the largest Istrian town that can boast an inexhaustible historical heritage, from Roman to Austro-Hungarian, starting with the two thousand year old Amphitheatre. Besides that, this trail does not just offer a gateway to Pula through the stunning town of Vodnjan dominated by St. Blaise’s Church. On the way back, this itinerary will take you through Fažana from which you will be able to enjoy a breath-taking view over the Brijuni National Park and its archipelago consisting of 14 islands and islets. You can visit it by boat departing from Fažana. Before going back to Bale, you will have time to pedal through another two fascinating places, Peroj and Barbariga. 

Technical specifications:

This average demanding trail is 49 kilometres long. Its altitude difference is 230 metres: with the highest point being at 177 metres above sea level and the lowest at 3 metres. It is suitable for all riders, even the less experienced as it does not conceal any technically demanding parts. The only "danger" on the road could be the carelessness you might be subjected to especially in Pula, when passing the historical sights. So it would not hurt to take a break and enjoy the moment. Fitter riders will master this trail in 1h:45m, while those who are not at their best, physically will probably need 2h:20m. 

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Source: Istria Bike

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Difficulty level: Medium (73/100)

Length: 49 km

Duration: 03h16


Total ascent: 338 m

Maximal slope: 3.6 %

Average slope: 0.7 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 338 m

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Paved roads: 48.6 km (99 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Bike paths: 252 m (1 %)

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Car free roads: 0 m (0 %)

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        1. Vodnjan

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          Vodnjan is a town in Istria County, Croatia, located about 10 kilometers north of the largest city …
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        2. Chiesa di San Biagio

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        3. Pula Castle

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          Pula Castle is a fortress-museum overlooking the Croatian city of Pula. It houses the Historical …
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        4. Pula Cathedral

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          The Pula Cathedral or fully the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a …
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        5. Temple of Augustus

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          The Temple of Augustus is a well-preserved Roman temple in the city of Pula, Croatia . Dedicated …
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        6. Monastery and Church of St. Francis in Pula

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          The Monastery and Church of St. Francis in Pula are located on the western slope of the Pula hill, …
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        7. Santa Maria del Canneto

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          The Basilica of Santa Maria del Canneto, or Santa Maria Formosa, was a sixth-century Byzantine …
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        8. Arch of the Sergii

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          Arch of the Sergii is an Ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Pula, Croatia. The arch …
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        9. Observatory of the Pula Marina

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          The Pula Marine Observatory was an astronomical observatory active from 1871 to 1914 in the city …
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        10. Pula Communal Palace

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          The local government of the City of Pula is seated in the Communal Palace , located on the Forum …
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        11. Archaeological Museum of Istria

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          The Archaeological Museum of Istria is an archaeological collection located in the Istrian …
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        12. Porta Gemina

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          The Dvojna vrata is a Roman city gate located in Pula, Croatia. It was built during the late 2nd …
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        13. Pula Arena

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          The Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. It is the only remaining Roman …
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        14. Arena Pula Amphitheater

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          The original amphitheater was built between 2 BC and 14 AD. Under Emperor Vespasian, the building …
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        15. Fažana

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          Yugoslavia's former President, Josip Broz Tito, was fond of Fažana and the Brijuni Islands, …
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        16. St. Spyridon Church

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          The Saint Spyridon Church is a Serbian Orthodox church in Peroj, Istria, Croatia. The permission …
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        Vodnjan
        Chiesa di San Biagio
        Pula Castle
        Pula Cathedral
        Temple of Augustus
        Monastery and Church of St. Francis in Pula
        Santa Maria del Canneto
        Arch of the Sergii
        Observatory of the Pula Marina
        Pula Communal Palace
        Archaeological Museum of Istria
        Porta Gemina
        Pula Arena
        Arena Pula Amphitheater
        Fažana
        St. Spyridon Church
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