Discover the six stages
of the Alpina Mediterranean
The Alpina Mediterranean Cycle Route is divided into six unique stages, each offering its own blend of scenic beauty, cultural encounters, and cycling challenges. Here, you’ll find brief descriptions of each stage. For detailed navigation and planning, download the complete Navigation Pack.
01
Venzone –
Cividale del Friuli
Distance 55 km
Elevation 280 m
Paved 87 %
Unpaved 13 %
charming medieval village of Venzone
scenic river route along the Tagliamento
gourmet stops along the Udine plain
cultural heritage of Gemona del Friuli
historic charm of Cividale del Friuli
02
Cividale del Friuli –
Tolmin
Distance 46 km
Elevation 560 m
Paved 86 %
Unpaved 14 %
UNESCO town of Cividale del Friuli
Nadiža river pools
gourmet stop in Kobarid
scenic Soča river valley
Tolmin and Triglav national park
03
Tolmin –
Nova Gorica
Distance 41 km
Elevation 570 m
Paved 88 %
Unpaved 12 %
starting point in Tolmin
geographical significance at Most na Soči
scenic and challenging gravel sections
historic stone bridge at Kanal
arrival in Nova Gorica
04
Nova Gorica –
Sežana
Distance 56 km
Elevation 830 m
Paved 74 %
Unpaved 26 %
starting point in European Capital of Culture: Nova Gorica – Gorizia,
Monument of Peace and Observation Tower in Cerje
dry stone walls (UNESCO World Heritage)
cycling through vineyards and Karst forests
villages of Komen and Štanjel (a recommended detour)
05
Sežana –
Ilirska Bistrica
Distance 55 km
Elevation 900 m
Paved 74 %
Unpaved 26 %
Sežana & Lipica stud farm
Škocjan caves regional park
Rodik mythical park
Brkini hills & Artviže summit
Ilirska Bistrica & Sušec waterfall
06
Ilirska Bistrica –
Opatija
Distance 46 km
Elevation 610 m
Paved 90 %
Unpaved 10 %
exploring Ilirska Bistrica
cycling along the Reka river
crossing into Croatia
visiting Lisina and Zvoneća
reaching the adriatic coast in Opatija
