04 Nedešćina - Rijeka | EuroVelo 8 - the European cycle route network

Nedešćina – Plomin (11 km) – Lovran (39 km) – Opatija (45 km) – Rijeka (59 km)
	distance 59.00 km
	start Labin
	end Rijeka
	total climb 515.00 m

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Asphalt

Traffic

Heavy

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The route from Nedešćina takes a winding road, mostly downhill through Eržišće and further to Kršan, where it connects to D64 road. In Vozilići, it continues on D66 road towards the fortified town of Plomin on a hill above the Plomin Bay. The vicinity of the Ferry Port Brestova – Porozina allows detour on the alternative (A1, A2, A3 and A4), island version of the Croatian Eurovelo 8 route. The main route leads on D66 road to the picturesque, medieval town on a cliff - Brseč. At the foot of Učka mountainsides, it passes through the scenic coastal towns of Moščenićka Draga and Medveja with long, pebble beaches. The mild Mediterranean climate, rich, diverse vegetation and good geographical position enabled the Kvarner Riviera to experience the continued growth in tourism at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The most famous destinations with numerous villas and summer residences from the times of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy are Lovran and Opatija. The Croatian Museum of Tourism is situated in the 170-year old villa in the Angiolina Park in Opatija. After the fishing village of Volosko and the Preluk Bay with a popular campsite, the route reaches the area of the city of Rijeka – 2020 European Capital of Culture. A ride through the city streets is an opportunity to get familiar with exceptionally rich cultural and industrial heritage of Rijeka, where the first world torpedo was produced and launched. Past the Railway and Bus Station, the waterfront in Rijeka - Riva is reached and the park next to the building of the Croatian National Theatre of Ivan pl. Zajc. It is definitely worth walking along the famous city promenade - Korzo, sightseeing the old town, visiting the Cathedral of St. Vitus (Croatian sv. Vida), the Trsat Castle (Croatian kaštel), the city market (Placa), the pier (Molo Longo) and some of the interesting and different museums and galleries.

	km	Description
Length of the section		59 km
Proportion of asphalt/macadam		100/0%
Total climb		515 m
Traffic density – moderate	8 53	D66 Vozilići – Medveja – 27 km Entering Rijeka – first part – 2 km
Traffic density – high	5 34	D64 Kršan – Vozilići – 2 km D66 Medveja – Rijeka – 19 km
Traffic density – very high	55	Entering Rijeka – last part – 3 km
Caution at intersection required	5	Exit onto D64 in Kršan
Supply options		Well supplied small towns mostly every 5 km, with shops, restaurants and cafes
Rest options		Rest-vantage point in Plomin, other places with parks and beaches along the route.
Accommodation options		Most of the tourist places on the route offer the service.
Bike shops and repair services		Nedešćina and Rijeka
Train	59	Rijeka
Detours	19	On Brestova-Porozina ferry (A1 – EV8)
Alternatives	16	A junction to the alternative route across the islands
Differences in following EV8 direction south-> north		Caution required in one-way streets in Rijeka, Opatija and Lovran.

km	Technical description of the section
2	In the vhe village of Eržišće, descent on the road from the centre of Nedešćina. Right direction is kept and turn to the right towards Kršan.
6 8	Downhill before the exit onto D64 road in Kršan, right turn towards Vozilići.
11	Roundabout in Vozilići, continue to the left on D66 towards Plomin.
	Plomin – rest-vantage point along D66, the medieval town and the Plomin Bay.
15	Rest-vantage point on D66 next to the gastronomic facility – view of the Kvarner Bay, and the islands of Cres and Lošinj.
19	Possibility of turning off D66 to the right towards the Brestova-Porozina Ferry Port (the island of Cres), alternative section A1.
22	The picturesque, medieval town of Brseč on the cliff. A rest-vantage point, refreshment.
31	A picturesque place on D66 with a pebble beach – Mošćenička Draga.
35	Medveja – the place with another pebble beach along D66 road.
37	Lovran on D66 – a historic town with villas and summer residences on D66, rest and refreshment, sightseeing.
42	Opatija – a famous summer resort on D66, hotels, villas, summer residences, parks and…
49	Preluk a rest point along the road and a campsite. Entering the city of Rijeka along the street Ulica Ivana Matetića Ronjgova.
51 53	Opatijska Street, a junction to the busier Istarska Street, then Liburnijska Street (a nice alley and shade).
55	The route overlooks the Kantrida Football Stadium and the Kvarner Bay.
57	Right turn from Liburnijska Street into one-way street Ulica Jože Vlahovića, a downhill ride and left turn into the street Ulica Milutina Barača. (the launch ramp of the first torpedo).
	Exit onto Krešimirova Street, right turn and a ride past the Rijeka Railway Station, and shortly afterwards the Rijeka Bus Station too.
59	Riva in Rijeka.