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Lake Butoniga – Motovun Tunnel loop from Šćulci

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Lake Butoniga – Motovun Tunnel loop from Šćulci

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Lake Butoniga – Motovun Tunnel loop from Šćulci

03:01

36.7km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.4 km for 66 m

After 22.6 km for 88 m

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1.32 km

Lake Butoniga

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The reservoir is completely fenced. You can't get to the water, nor to the dam wall. The paths leading past the lake are closed for cyclists and pedestrians. The vantage point above is the better alternative.

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3.65 km

Viewpoint

5.34 km

View of Butoniga Lake

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For Istria it is the most important drinking water production plant in the otherwise most sensitive region of Croatia for water shortages. With an area of about 718 km², it is the largest surface water system in Istria.

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19.1 km

Motovun Tunnel

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All tunnels on the Parenzana trail have (solar-powered) lights that turn on when you approach them. It's not mandatory, but it's helpful if you have your own lights for the …

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20.0 km

Motovun Downhill Trail

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Uphill was no fun (especially when it was wet). Downhill was definitely nice. Partly overgrown!

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21.4 km

Motovun Old Town

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Perched on the top of a hill, at an altitude of 277 m, Motovun (Montona) is a charming medieval village which overlooks the valley of the river Mirna and which …

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21.5 km

St. Stephen's Church Bell Tower, Motovun

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The Baroque St. Stephen's Church in the mountain town of Motovun was built between 1580 and 1614, but it only acquired its current appearance at the end of the 18th …

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24.8 km

Mirna River

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Mirna is the longest river in Istria with a length of more than 50 km. The importance of the river for this region is undisputed: from mills to transport, from …

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25.9 km

Old Livade station

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The old train station of Livade and the oil mill make a great assembly on the former Parenzana railway line

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36.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

6.18 km

1.52 km

198 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

4.38 km

1.93 km

1.77 km

182 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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18°C

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Lake Butoniga – Motovun Tunnel loop from Šćulci

Lake Butoniga

View of Butoniga Lake

Motovun Tunnel

Motovun Downhill Trail

Motovun Old Town

St. Stephen's Church Bell Tower, Motovun

Mirna River

Old Livade station

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