One circular cycling route passes through Jušići, while another starts in the village. Together with the history of its settlement groups, this offers concrete points of reference for planning a trip to Jušići: should cycling be the main focus, are you interested in how the village developed, or would you also like to discover the landscapes and culture of Općina Matulji?
Cycling routes: compare starting points and route profiles
Route 113, “Mune i Žejane,” starts in Jušići. It is 37.5 kilometers long, has a total elevation gain of 590 meters, and runs mostly on asphalt. These details describe a different kind of ride from the circular route “Saka noć ima svoju moć,” Route 118: it is 32 kilometers long, passes through Jušići, and starts and ends in Permani. MTB or trekking bikes are described as suitable for this circular route.
The listed features can be compared directly when choosing: Route 113 starts in the village and runs mostly on asphalt; Route 118 is shorter, forms a loop, and is described as suitable for MTB or trekking bikes. The different starting points and route details help distinguish the rides without combining them into a single route. Jušići is also located on the D8 state road between Rupa and Matulji.
Traces of local history
Jušići consists of several settlement groups that originated in the early modern period. Vlahov Breg is one of these groups. Jušići gained importance in the 19th century after the village was connected to the major transport routes in this part of Istria. This reveals two distinct periods: the formation of the settlement groups and the later growth in importance associated with the main roads.
The Crkvica Gospe od Zdravlja is also located in Jušići. Its name and location provide another concrete point of reference in the village. Together with the early settlement groups and the development in the 19th century, it complements the route information with a historical perspective.
Landscapes and culture in Općina Matulji
Beyond Jušići, the wider destination of Općina Matulji offers other nature and culture-related points of interest. Lisina is a protected landscape, mostly forested, in the Ćićarija mountains, bordering Učka Nature Park. The protected Turk’s cap lily (Lilium martagon) also grows there. A hiking trail follows the scenic ridge of 1,037-meter-high Crni vrh; its starting point is southwest of the mountain hut on Lisina. As trail conditions can change, it is advisable to check them before setting out on a hike.
The carnival tradition is another feature of Općina Matulji. The carnival takes place in January and February, with the Zvončari Festival as its central event. The Zvončari are traditional carnival figures whose origins date back more than 500 years. This information refers to Općina Matulji and does not describe Jušići alone.
For cyclists, Općina Matulji has a network of 150 kilometers of cycling and hiking trails, including ten circular routes. The seasonal Matuljicious Bike & Taste program combines interpretive cycling with landscapes, cultural heritage, local specialties, and tastings with producers. The program is seasonal; participation details may change. Taking the wider regional setting into account lets you consider these offerings alongside the routes specifically described as starting in or passing through Jušići, without treating their locations or routes as the same.
Discover more destinations: Šapjane, Male Mune, Mučići, Jurdani, Rukavac, Matulji, Zvoneće, Brešca
For the wider travel overview: Općina Matulji.
