Hiking trail 719 St. Lovreč 2 runs through Čehići and from there crosses a motorway bridge and follows forest and field paths towards the main road between Žbandaj and Sveti Lovreč. The route is 9.9 kilometres long and has 145 metres of positive elevation gain. The distance and elevation gain provide two different points of reference for planning: the kilometre figure describes the route’s length, while the positive elevation gain indicates the amount of climbing. You can compare both with your planned hiking distance. Check the current condition of the trail before setting out.

Hiking in the wider destination of Općina Sveti Lovreč

Another hiking option in the wider destination of Općina Sveti Lovreč is the Put vode circular hiking trail, Istra Trails No. 720. It is 11.2 kilometres long and runs through the area of the municipality of Sveti Lovreč. The trail connects several water sources. It starts at the restored town spring in the centre of Sveti Lovreč, near Velika vrata, and ends back at the same spring. Put vode therefore has a clear reference point for both the start and return; the description of hiking trail 719, by contrast, highlights its route through Čehići and from there towards the main road.

When choosing, consider the route type as well as its length: Put vode is explicitly described as a circular trail, while trail 719 is presented in terms of its route through Čehići. This makes it possible to compare the two hiking options based on their different route details and descriptions. For the circular trail, too, it is advisable to check the current trail conditions before setting out.

Cultural history in Sveti Lovreč

The wider destination of Općina Sveti Lovreč is home to St Martin’s Church, which has the oldest organ in Istria. Petar Nakić, also known as Pietro Nacchini, created the instrument in 1735; it was restored in 2013. The church also has one of the oldest surviving fresco ensembles in Istria, including recently restored frescoes in the north and south apses. The organ and frescoes draw attention to different aspects of St Martin’s Church: a musical instrument with a known date and wall paintings in both apses.

The town walls of Sveti Lovreč also tell the story of the place. They were extended and fortified in the 14th century, when Sveti Lovreč was the seat of the captains. The fortified complex includes the Funtanela Tower, a nearby triangular tower and a bell tower that formerly served as a defensive tower. Alongside St Martin’s Church, the fortifications and their various towers therefore stand as distinct historical features of the wider destination of Općina Sveti Lovreč.

Water sources and information

The Puč spring in Vošteni is considered the best-known natural water source in the municipality of Sveti Lovreč. In the wider destination of Općina Sveti Lovreč, it is another named natural landmark alongside the water sources connected by the Put vode circular hiking trail. Gallery Placa in Sveti Lovreč is an information centre and gallery that provides information about the tourist offer of Sveti Lovreč and central Istria. If you would like to get information there for your planning, check which services are currently available before visiting.

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View the wider travel guide: Općina Sveti Lovreč.