At Baredine, a visitor trail passes through five chambers and descends to a depth of 60 metres; Maximus Agri (141) is a 44-kilometre cycling route that takes two to three hours. These different scales help you plan your stay around a theme. Tractor Story adds an agricultural exhibition to the attractions near Baredine. If you are looking for a hotel in Vržnaveri, you can first decide whether caving, cycling or culture should be the main focus.
Cycling with a historical connection
Maximus Agri follows the route of an old Roman road that connected Poreč with the Istrian hinterland. The 44 kilometres take two to three hours. The distance and duration may change slightly as routes are updated; check the latest route details if you are making firm plans for the ride.
The Poreč–Nova Vas–Vežnaveri cycle route passes through smaller settlements towards Vežnaveri and partly follows the Parenzana. Mountain biking is permitted on this route. Before setting out, check the route on a map and the conditions for shared use. The two routes offer different planning guidance: Maximus Agri has a specific time frame and a connection to the Roman road, while the route to Vežnaveri focuses on the settlements and its partial alignment with the Parenzana.
A visit to Baredine Cave
Baredine Cave near Nova Vas is a protected geomorphological natural monument. It is 132 metres deep and contains underground lakes. The visitor trail passes through five chambers and descends to a depth of 60 metres; the two figures therefore refer to the cave as a whole and to the reach of the visitor trail. Stalactites, stalagmites and limestone formations characterise the cave. You may also encounter the endemic olm.
The temperature inside Baredine Pit remains a constant 13–14°C. This is a specific figure to bear in mind when planning a cave visit. The Speleolit caving and climbing centre is also located at Baredine. If you would like to take part, confirm availability in advance. The road to Baredine is signposted; parking for cars and buses is available at the site. Check local parking regulations before setting off.
Agriculture and historic sites
Tractor Story is an ethnological agricultural exhibition near Baredine. Around fifty vintage tractors and machines are on permanent display, including a 1923 Fordson. The approximate number gives an idea of the collection’s size; the Fordson provides a specific historical reference point. Alongside the natural experience of the cave, it offers a distinct way to explore the region’s agricultural history.
Another historic site is the Rompelak hillfort, east of Kosinožići and Vržnaveri. Its location can be included as a separate point when finding your way around the area, without conflating it with the cave or the exhibition. Together with the old Roman road at Maximus Agri, Rompelak offers another perspective on the area’s history, while Tractor Story highlights its agricultural heritage.
Planning your journey and stay
The older official route description published by the Municipality of Poreč lists electric minibus line 1, which runs between Kosinožići and Nova Vas via Vežnaveri. Check current timetables and fares before travelling. The description is outdated, so it should not be used as a timetable for your travel day.
When planning your stay, you can use the specific differences between the excursions: the cave has a visitor trail reaching a depth of 60 metres, Maximus Agri takes two to three hours, and Tractor Story has a permanent collection of old agricultural machinery on display.
Discover more destinations: Banki, Perci, Filipini, Rošini, Jehnići, Kadumi, Buići, Antonci
For the broader travel overview: Municipality of Poreč.
