Riviera Paklenica
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MTB 04* Velebit 3 Road 02* Paklenica 1 This attractive trail through the peaks and slopes of the southern Velebit moun- This bike route is intended for riders who prefer a long, constant but not too tain will be especially appealing to the MTB and trekking riders in better physi- steep ascent. In addition, you will get the chance to see Velebit mountain cal condition for whom long ascents do not represent a greater problem. From range both from the southern and from the northern side. After the start in the sea level start on almost 1000 m hights, beautiful panoramic views of the Starigrad, the route will first take you to the Adriatic road (Jadranska magis- Velebit canal and the Zadar archipelago will help you master a long ascent with- trala) right on the coast until you reach Rovenska and then you will start to out shades. Reaching the highest peak brings the reward of temperature differ- slightly ascent the Zrmanja Canyon up to the highest point (765 m), followed ence and awe of Tulove grede towers. Long serpentine descent to the Zrmanja by 11 km of well-deserved descent towards Gračac and Ričice lake. canyon will surely put a smile on your face. Given that there are no springs nor Start/Finish Starigrad Length 52.5 km gastronomic facilities on the trail, make sure to bring enough liquids. * Via Jasenice - Zaton Physical Difficulty 2/3 Route to be marked by Start/Finish Rovanjska Length 51 km Obrovački - Elevation 831 m Discover MTB, ROAD or FAMILY the end of Via Libinjska kosa - Physical Difficulty 3/3 Gračac - Štikada 2020. Pariževačka Technical Difficulty 1/3 cycling rutes in Zadar Region! glavica Elevation 1268 m 600 1000 MTB 01* Veliko Rujno MTB 12* Zrmanja 1 T&F 11 Posedarje 400 750 Altitude M 200 Riviera This ride towards the plateau Veliko Rujno is intended for MTB and trekking rid- 500 The canyon of Zrmanja River, a beauty which will take your breath away, is one of This interesting and not very demanding route is recommended for recrea- the most attractive locations for all those thirsty for adventures. It is a river which tional MTB or trekking riders in basic physical condition who are looking for 0 ers who like steeper and longer ascents which are not technically very demand- Altitude M 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 250 th ing. From the center of the town Starigrad you start on a long ascent towards in its canyon has created many lime cascades of which the most well-known is recreation and sightseeing. It starts from Posedarje, a 13 century latin locality Distance KM the very middle of the Velebit Mountain, a habitat to hundreds of plant and ani- Berberov buk, from where this attractive circle route starts. With its technically Possedaria, and continues familiar karst with beautiful views of Novigrad Sea 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 easy terrain it is intended for MTB riders of moderate fitness and it offers a ride on one side and Velebit mountain, Velebit channel, Velika Paklenica and Mala Paklenica mal species, full of karst phenomena and speleological wonders. At the end of the ascent, at almost 900 m above the sea level the plateau Veliko Rujno awaits Distance KM with many sights of the Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers, and the friary as a sacral ob- Paklenica canyons on the other side. you – the most spacious upland of the Velebit Mountain which stretches seven ject on the Krupa River makes this ride even more of a special tourist attraction. Start/Finish Posedarje Length 15.5 km km in length and one km in width. After a deserved break, a downhill ride to- Road 05* Obrovac 1 wards Starigrad follows, whereby you will enjoy in beautiful panoramic views of Start/Finish Muškovci Length 34.3 km Via Vučjak Physical Difficulty 1/3 the Zadar Archipelago. Considering that the whole route does not provide any MTB 06* Velebit 5 Via Manastir Krupa - Physical Difficulty 2/3 Elevation 353 m Riding on this circular route is adjusted to cyclists who prefer a dynamic ex- change of grounds with moderate ascents and very diverse landscapes. The shadow nor restaurants or shops, make sure to bring enough water with you. Kaštel Žegarski Technical Difficulty 1/3 route starts from Obrovac with stone contours of the Kurjaković dukes fortress A demanding route starting from the Zrmanja River canyon to the peaks of the 200 Elevation 734 m in the blue-green river Zrmanja and continues along the Novigrad and Karin Start/Finish Starigrad Physical Difficulty 2/3 South Velebit Mountain range, is intended for MTB riders in better physical 150 Sea, through nearly abandoned villages of Zadar hinterland. Via Veliko Rujno Technical Difficulty 1/3 condition. In spite of a 20 km long ascent and moderately rough macadam 400 100 Length 26.7 km Elevation 955 m during descent, riding on this trail will satisfy the needs of even most-demand- Start/Finish Obrovac Length 52 km ing riders. Beautiful views of rocky and rare karst forms, a spring of clear water, Altitude M 300 50 Via Karin Gornji - Physical Difficulty 2/3 numerous bends and unforgettable panoramic views of the Zadar Archipelago 900 Popovići - Bruška Elevation 627 m 800 will make you want to ride on this trail again. 200 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 700 Altitude M Distance KM 600 Start/Finish Zaton Obrovački Physical Difficulty 3/3 100 500 500 Via tunel Sv. Rok Technical Difficulty 2/3 400 400 0 Altitude M 300 Length 50.1 km Elevation 1330 m 0 2,5 5 7,5 10 12,5 15 17,5 20 22,5 25 27,5 30 32,5 300 200 Distance KM T&F 12 Vinjerac 100 Altitude M 200 0 1000 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26,47 A short and easy trail which starts and ends in Vinjerac settlement, intended for Distance KM 100 750 recreational riders of basic fitness and families with children on mountain or trek bikes. The ride starts at the centre of Vinjerac, a settlement which dates back to 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Distance KM 500 prehistoric times. It continues on a slight ascent to Paškina glavica – highest point Altitude M of the route (125 m) from which a nice view stretches over to the massive Velebit 250 Mountain and Velika (Big) Paklenica and Mala (Small) Paklenica canyons. Going 0 downhill on mostly macadam roads, you will quickly come to small hidden bays 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Distance KM just as made for refreshment in the Velebit Channel before you finish your ride. Road 18* Muškovci Start/Finish Vinjerac Length 6.4 km Easy route along the river Zrmanja canyon is ideal for warming up and getting Via Vučjak Physical Difficulty 1/3 acquainted with the hard and savage Velebit karst. The circular route starting in MTB 07* Velebit 6 Elevation 126 m Obrovac will provide two moderate ascents with the same number of descents. What makes this ride incredibly interesting is double crossing of the river Zr- Due to this circular trail of moderate technical difficulty you will have a chance to 125 manja with the inevitable waterfall Berberov buk and the Obrovac fortress. get acquainted with both sides of the Velebit mountain, especially riders in bet- 100 ter physical condition. After starting with a long ascent along the south karstic Start/Finish Obrovac Length 23.9 km 75 part of the Velebit, you will enter, with a climate change, into more wooded Via Zaton Obrovački Physical Difficulty 1/3 www.zadarbikemagic.com continental part of Velebit. The return trip brings moderately challenging de- 50 Altitude M - Muškovci Elevation 378 m scent with beautiful views of Zadar hinterland, islands and the Zrmanja canyon. 25 0 Start/Finish Muškovci Physical Difficulty 3/3 200 0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 5,5 6 Via Golubić Technical Difficulty 2/3 Distance KM 150 Length 43.8 km Elevation 1378 m 100 Altitude M 1000 Did you know? 50 River Zrmanja canyon, barren land of the longest Croatian mountain range Vel- Velebit 1 750 MTB 02* ebit, a unique location where there are no visible buildings in 360 degrees’ view. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Zagreb An unspoiled nature reminiscents of the prairies of North America where, accord- Distance KM 400 This trail along the rocky regions of the Velebit mountain is intended for techni- ing to the novel by German writer Karl May, an Indian chief Winnetou lived. The Altitude M location was used in the 1960’s to capture the widely popular TV show beloved cally and physically advanced recreational MTB riders. There are no springs nor 200 gastronomic facilities on the second serpentine ascent from the sea coast to the by many generations. A wonderful and unique place to discover and experience while bike riding and surely one of the most attractive areas for mountain biking, peaks of the southern Velebit, so make sure to bring enough liquids, although 0 Obrovac 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 44 covered with numerous bike trails that will clearly reveal why the film producers Road 19* the temperature difference on the peak will refresh you soon enough.