Blaškovići: Cycling and Cultural Heritage

A specific cycling connection passes through Blaškovići: the Šušnjevica–Labin cycling route passes through the village at kilometre 71.8. Other cultural and landscape themes belong to the wider destination of Općina Kršan. This brings together a route linked to the village and regional impressions, without implying that all the attractions mentioned are located in Blaškovići itself.

Cycling around Blaškovići

The Šušnjevica–Labin route is 84.40 kilometres long in total and is classified as difficult. The kilometre marker 71.8 indicates where it passes through Blaškovići; it is not the total distance. This distinction helps keep the village connection separate from the full route distance, while the “difficult” classification provides separate information about the route.

Other cycling connections relate to the area and the municipality of Kršan. A 33-kilometre route through the Kršan area was used for the Kršan Spring cycling tour. The Teran cycling route runs through the municipality of Kršan. These details describe different scales: a section through Blaškovići, a route used for an event, and a cycling route that runs through the municipality. They should not be understood as sections of the same route.

Cultural heritage in the wider destination of Općina Kršan

The nearby medieval Kožljak Castle stands on a steep rock above the former Čepić Lake, whose bed is now cultivated farmland. In the wider destination of Općina Kršan, the castle is also situated on the southern slopes of Učka and on an old route that connected ancient Histria with Liburnia. It was first mentioned in writing in 1102. Steps carved into the exposed rock lead to the castle; check current access arrangements before visiting.

Stari grad Kršan is a fortified town and one of the best-preserved Istrian castles; it was first mentioned in the 13th century. Visitors enter through well-preserved town gates. Inside the fortification walls stands the 17th-century Church of St Anthony the Abbot.

Plomin is also part of the wider destination of Općina Kršan. The town lies below Sisol, at the entrance to inland Istria, and was built on the foundations of the ancient Histrian and Roman town of Flanona. The 11th-century Church of Sv. Jurja Starog houses the oldest known Glagolitic inscription, the Plomin Inscription. In Plomin, the puzzle activity Plominsko otkriće leads through historic streets and to centuries-old buildings within the former town walls. Check current availability before planning your visit.

Language, landscape and nature

Nearby, the Vlaški puti Ecomuseum introduces visitors to the Vlach, or Istro-Romanian, language and culture. In the wider destination of Općina Kršan, the “Vlaški puti” Ekomuzej in Šušnjevica includes an interpretation centre, a media library and themed hiking trails through Učka Nature Park. The trails are connected with the life and activities of the local community. The interpretation centre has opened to visitors; check the current visiting arrangements before travelling.

Učka Nature Park is located in the hilly part of the Općina Kršan municipal area. Its habitats are home to numerous endemic, endangered and protected plant and animal species. The municipality’s landscape also includes almost 13 kilometres of preserved coastline. The steep, rocky coast has wild beaches in its inlets. In late May and early June, the endemic “Istarski zvončić” briefly adorns house façades, the church, walls and baladure in Plomin.

Food and cultural events

KrafiFest is a food and culture festival celebrating krafi, a traditional Istrian dish. At its 20th edition in 2025, krafi were presented in sweet and savoury, boiled and baked versions. The Festival samoniklog bilja is held every year in Kršan; its 14th edition took place in 2025. The programme includes workshops on making natural cosmetics, tea, tinctures, oils and fragrances, as well as preparing dishes with wild plants. Exhibitors showcase plant-based products, while chefs prepare and present dishes made with wild plants.

The Dani istarskog zvončića event features discussions, exhibitions, singing and music. Kršonski pir is part of the cultural repertoire of the wider destination of Općina Kršan: this folk performance of a wedding custom characteristic of Kršan and its surroundings is staged in nine scenes. In Plomin, Virtualna avantura grofice Tonetti also offers a virtual tour through the town’s past in four languages. Check whether this experience is currently available before planning your visit.

Discover more destinations: Krsan, Kozljak, Plomin, Šušnjevica, Purgarija Čepić, Zatka Čepić, Zagorje, Kostrčani.

Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Kršan.