Borut is a common name for several small villages and hamlets situated northern from Cerovlje: Budaki, Buzići, Čuleti, Dausi, Grdinići, Grgurići, Moloni, Orlovići, Poljanice and Sandalji. Thanks to the deposited natural clay along the Borut stream, brick production has been cultivated here for centuries. The clay was once dug and shaped by hand and baked in field kilns called ”frnaže" by the local people. Since 1904. this tradition has been industrialized, but today, due to lack of raw materials, production is focused on other products.
Borut is also the starting point for two marked circular walking trails: Path of St. Kocijan (marked with number 707 - 13 km long) and Path of St. Sylvester (marked with number 706 - 15 km long). Both trails are marked with Istria trails labels and green-yellowmountaineering signs and start at the Borut's railway station. After walking, you can refresh yourself in nearby agritourism Stara štala.