GROF GRAVEL 29 - Savudrija

Grof Bike | April 22 / 2025

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Savudrija


This scenic and varied gravel tour takes you from the coastal town of Savudrija through the picturesque wine-growing hills of Istria and back. The route passes through Crveni Vrh, Dragonja, Brič, Oskoruš, Momjan, Kaštel, and Valica, offering a beautiful mix of panoramic views, nature, and cultural heritage. It’s perfect for recreational gravel riders, with a combination of gravel roads, paved sections, and a few climbs rewarded by stunning landscapes.

Sights

  • Wine hills of Brič: Known for its vineyards and panoramic views over the Dragonja River valley — a great spot for a break and some photos.
  • Momjan: A charming medieval village with castle ruins and renowned local wineries — ideal for a wine tasting stop.
  • Savudrija Lighthouse: The oldest active lighthouse on the Adriatic, built in 1818, located near the start and finish of the tour.

 

Itinerary: Savudrija - Crveni Vrh - Dragonja - Brič - Oskoruš - Momjan - Kaštel - Valica - Crveni Vrh - Savudrija
Lenbgth: 56 km
Elevation gain: 730 m
Time: 4 h 30 min
Terrain: Valley and hills
Surface: asphalt, gravel
Suitable for gravel biking
Maximum incline: 13 %
Difficulty: Hard

Criteria of the difficulty level of cycling routes

 Criteria for family cycling

Easy

You are a family with small children who can already cycle on their own. You cycle mostly on a plain with short gentle inclines.

Normal

You are a family with young children, who cycle on diverse terrain with small climbs and descents.

 Criteria for road cycling

Easy

You are in a poor shape and cycle up to twice a week. You cycle on slightly diverse terrain with smaller climbs and descents.

Normal

You are in a moderate shape and exercise more than 3x weekly. You cycle on hilly terrain with medium length climbs and descents.

Hard

You are in a good shape and exercise regularly. You cycle on a hilly terrain and can spend multiple hours on a bicycle.

Expert

You are in an excellent shape and spend a lot of time exercising. You cycle on a hilly terrain with steep inclines and descents.

 Criteria for mountain cycling

Easy

You are in a poor shape and cycle up to twice a week. You cycle on slightly diverse terrain with smaller climbs and descents.

Normal

You are in a moderate shape and exercise more than 3x weekly. You cycle on hilly terrain with medium length climbs and descents.

Hard

You are in a good shape and exercise regularly. You cycle on a hilly terrain and can spend multiple hours on a bicycle.

Expert

You are in an excellent shape and spend a lot of time exercising. You cycle on a hilly terrain with steep inclines and descents.

Free cycling maps are available at Hotel Grof and you can also load gpx on you navigation device free of charge at the hotel Reception.