Vozilići offers several different starting points for planning a tour: two cycling routes begin in the village, while others pass through it or are connected with it. This lets you take the routes, distances and—where specified—time frames into account rather than treating them as the same.
Cycling routes connected with Vozilići
The 26.5-kilometre Route 461, “Utvrdama oko Čepićkog polja,” starts and ends in Vozilići. Along the way, it passes through Kožljak, Katun, Plominska gora, Plomin, Plomin Luka and Stepčići. Points along the route include Čepić Field, Kožljak Castle, the former Lupoglav–Štalije railway line, Plomin Castle, the Church of St. George and Plomin Bay. The loop thus connects several named places and sights in a single tour.
Route 462, “Putevima kontrabanda,” also starts in Vozilići. It is 47 kilometres long and runs through Kožljak, Nova Vas, Podmaj, Bodaj, Kobilina, Zagora, Plomin and Plomin Luka. Other points along the route include Učka Nature Park, viewpoints near Podmaj, Bodaj and Flanona, the Ekomuzej “Vlaški puti” and Plomin Castle. Important for planning: there is nowhere along the way to replenish your water supply. Bring enough water and check conditions before setting off.
Of the three routes with stated distances, Route 461 at 26.5 kilometres and Route 443 at 27 kilometres are similar in length; Route 462 is considerably longer at 47 kilometres. Route 443, “Stazom Svetog Martina/Baronova staza,” is also connected with Vozilići. The distances therefore allow you to compare the routes directly.
Trail 681, “The Wild Beauty of Eastern Coast,” follows a loop from Svetvinčenat through Vozilići and back to Svetvinčenat. Allow about 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes for cycling; the actual duration may vary depending on the rider and conditions. Route 409, “Queen of Istria,” also passes through Vozilići and climbs up to Učka. Its loop runs via Rabac, Labin, Vozilići, Ičići, Učka and Vranja. Check current route conditions before setting off.
Nature and culture in Općina Kršan
The wider destination of Općina Kršan includes Učka Nature Park in the hilly part of the municipality. Its habitats are home to numerous endemic, endangered and protected plant and animal species. In Šušnjevica, the Ekomuzej “Vlaški puti” has an interpretation centre, media library and themed walking trails through the nature park. These trails are connected with the life and activities of the local community.
Stari grad Kršan is also located in Općina Kršan. It is a fortified town and one of the best-preserved castles in Istria. It was first mentioned in the 13th century. Within the fortification walls stands the 17th-century Church of St. Anthony the Abbot. Kožljak Castle is on the southern slopes of Učka, along an old route that connected ancient Histria and Liburnia; it was first mentioned in written sources in 1102. Below the castle stands the Romanesque Church of St. Adrian.
Općina Kršan also includes almost 13 kilometres of preserved coastline. It is steep and rocky, with wild beaches in coastal inlets. This coastal landscape is another feature of the wider destination, separate from the specific route information for Vozilići.
Festival and practical information
The Festival samoniklog bilja is held in Kršan every year. The venue is the Pristav Sports and Recreation Centre in Kršan; check the venue and date for the relevant edition. The educational workshops cover topics including natural cosmetics, teas, tinctures, oils, fragrances and cooking with wild plants. The workshop programme may vary from one edition to another.
The tourist information office of Općina Kršan is located at Vozilići 66, HR-52234 Kršan. Check the contact details before your arrival, as they may change.
Discover more destinations: Plomin, Kostrčani, Zatka Čepić, Potpićan, Purgarija Čepić, Plomin Luka, Veljaki, Kršan.
For the wider travel overview: Općina Kršan.
