About the project

The INTER BIKE III project, co-financed by the Interreg VI-A Italy–Slovenia Programme, promotes the development of cycling tourism in the cross-border area along the Adriabike (Kranjska Gora–Ravenna), D7 (Robič–Jelšane), and FVG3 (Pedemontana) cycling routes. The project achieves this by improving access to attractions along these routes through upgraded cycling infrastructure and by promoting the D7 and FVG3 routes. Best practices in cycling tourism development from Eastern Veneto are being transferred to new areas: the Brkini region (D7) and the valleys of the Ter and Nadiža (Natisone) rivers (FVG3). Three new multimodal bike transport connections have been established: two boat lines in Eastern Veneto and one road connection between the D7 and FVG3 routes. Best practices for public transport planning are also being transferred to the Coastal-Karst region.

Key Project Results:

In the Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica, new e-bikes for rental were purchased and new charging stations were installed. Rental bikes will also be available in Friuli.
Two new boat lines for transporting cyclists will start operating in the Caorle Lagoon and along the Lemene River. For this purpose, the purchase of a boat is planned. The boat will also dock in the Municipality of Concordia Sagittaria, where a new footbridge has been built on the Lemene River. A bike rental station will be located nearby.
In the summer of 2025, a new pilot van line for transporting cyclists between the Vipava Valley and Cividale del Friuli / the Valleys of the Torre and Nadiža Rivers will be introduced.
A marketing concept for the long-distance cycling route Robič–Jelšane will be developed.
The platform www.bike-alpeadria.eu will be upgraded.
Training will be available for tourism providers.
An analysis of public bus transport in the Coastal-Karst region and recommendations for improvement will be prepared.

Project duration: 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2025 (24 months)

Lead partner: Development Agency ROD Ajdovščina

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