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Motovun Hilltop Approach

Category 4

2.8 km

Distance

185 m

Elevation Gain

6.6%

Average Gradient

14%

Max Gradient

257 m

Summit Elevation

244

Difficulty Points

14.7%

Steepest 100m

10

Hairpin Turns

The most photographed cycling location in Croatia. Motovun sits on an isolated 277m hilltop above the Mirna river valley — a perfectly preserved medieval walled town visible for 20km in every direction. The approach road from the valley floor climbs 185m in 2.8km through vineyards and truffle forest...

Pro Tip

Arrive at Motovun before 10:00 AM or after 18:00 PM to avoid the worst of the tourist coach traffic in the village access road. The Konoba Mondo restaurant inside the town walls serves Motovun's own t...

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