T&F 06 Vir T&F 08 Nin 2 If you have ever wanted to round a whole island on a bike, then this route is An easy trail with almost undetectable altitude difference intended for recrea- just as made for you. It will especially please recreational MTB riders or families tional riders of basic fitness or families with children on MTB or trekking bikes. with children on MTB or trekking bikes. The trail with a few shorter, slighter as- The trail starts from the settlement Vrsi which is located above the Nin lagoon cents rounds up the whole island of Vir and gives a nice view of all of its natural and gives a nice view of the Velebit Mountain range and the old town of Nin. beauties. Passing by sandy beaches, macadam roads with panoramic view and Passing along numerous local beaches in the shadow of the pine forests will a cross-cut view of the difference of the north and south part of the island, all make you stop for a while. If not to refresh in the clear sea, then at least to take make this ride very attractive. If we add up a fact that you can see the south part photos of these unique motives. of the island of Pag and the Zadar Archipelago from the highest point of the Vir island, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Start/Finish Vrsi Length 11.8 km Via Ričina Beach Physical Difficulty 1/3 Discover MTB, ROAD or FAMILY Start/Finish Vir Length 16.4 km Elevation 54 m cycling rutes in Zadar Region! Via Vir Physical Difficulty 1/3 Elevation 188 m 25 20 15 Zadar & Nin 100 10 5 75 Altitude M 0 -5 50 Altitude M -10 Riviera 25 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Distance KM 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 * Distance KM Route to be marked by the end of 2020. MTB 15* Ražanac 1 This circular trail is physically undemanding and is intended primarily for MTB riders who are looking for technically moderate terrain. Start from Ražanac, a small locality with a beautiful view of the Velebit mountain and National Park Paklenica, brings you a mild ascent towards Ljubački bay. Trail continues through typical mediterranean vegetation and fields, with short ascents and descents, and ends with the view of the church towers by the sea in Ražanac. Start/Finish Ražanac Length 27.3 km Via Radovin - Physical Difficulty 1/3 Ljubački stanovi Technical Difficulty 2/3 Elevation 440 m 150 125 100 75 Altitude M 50 Ražanac 25 T&F 10 Road 03* Zadar 1 0 0 2,5 5 7,5 10 12,5 15 17,5 20 22,5 25 27,5 Distance KM Ražanac is a very nice small place with magnificent views of the National Park This route leads north from Zadar through Petrčane to Nin, the capital of many www.zadarbikemagic.com Paklenica and Velebit mountain. Route, intended for recreational MTB or trek Croatian rulers, and continues through the fields of Zadar hinterland. It is in- riders and families with children, takes you on macadam road towards Rtina vil- tended for culture and history lovers who are looking for an easier ride with lage, where it connects to the main road to the island of Pag. The road slightly many historical sights which they can closely explore. Make sure to visit Zadar’s ascends towards the fortress Kaštelina from where you can see the parts of the unique worldwide projects – Greeting to the Sun and Sea organ. old town of Nin, its towers and church towers. During the stay in Ražanac, you can also explore other ways of recreation, such as rafting, hiking, free climbing or bungee jumping. Start/Finish Zadar Length 44.7 km Via Vrsi - Nin Physical Difficulty 1/3 Start/Finish Ražanac Length 25.1 km Elevation 181 m Via Rtina Physical Difficulty 1/3 Elevation 163 m Zagreb 60 60 40 50 Altitude M 40 20 30 Altitude M 20 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 10 Distance KM 0 Zadar 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Distance KM Road 04* Vir Road 16* Vir 2 A stay on the island Vir, which is connected by a bridge with the mainland and The island of Vir is a perfect destination for a family holiday. The tourist cy- T&F 05 Zadar Did you know? Zadar hinterland, is ideal for visiting Nin – a small city located in a breathtaking cling route along the Vir archipelago will enchant you with its sand and pebble Town of Nin is the oldest Croatian royal town, over 3000 years old. Nin was the sand lagoon. The route taking you from Vir through Privlaka and Nin to Zadar is beaches situated next to pine woods, with a crystal clear sea and a magnificent first historical, administrative, religious and cultural center of Croatia, where Croa- simple and undemanding, circular and without steep ascents, and can be con- view of Pag and Velebit. This easy cycling route can also be used as an addition After you had an opportunity to explore the historical and cultural values and tian state was established. Its history is turbulent, it was destroyed and raised veyed in no more than an hour and half. Bear in mind that the road is open for to another route in the immediate vicinity of the royal town of Nin. the beauty of Zadar city you can take a break from the urban environment by again several times, and in Roman times this town lived in prosperity. Situated traffic, so you can not be careful enough. visiting a nearby Musapstan park forest which is a perfect place to enjoy biking in a hidden bay the charming surroundings of Nin and the town itself are the with a whole family. Local wide macadam roads through fields and olive plants place for recreative riders and families where undemanding terrain, tourist re- is undemanding for biking and for sure it will be enjoyable riding experience sorts, beaches and numerous facilities allow the royal treatment to cyclists who Start/Finish Vir Length 53.55 km Start/Finish Vir Physical Difficulty 1/3 for all. want to explore the history and enjoy the benefits of tourist offer. Via Zadar - Zaton Physical Difficulty 2/3 Length 15.7 km Elevation 81 m Elevation 151 m The diversity of the Zadar region provides fascinating experiences for Start/Finish Zadar Length 17.6 km cycling-lovers. The long and rugged coastline, an amazing archipelago, Via Musapstan Park Physical Difficulty 1/3 interesting and authentic hinterland with unique views such as Paklenica Forest Elevation 95 m and the three river canyons, along with the moon-like surface of the 50 magical island of Pag…, are just the highlights of what Zadar region 60 40 has to offer! 30 T&F 07 Nin 1 40 Altitude M 20 100 Altitude M 20 10 90 This beautiful easy route, ideal for families with children, will lead you from the 0 80 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 small town of Nin towards Privlaka, a flat peninsula surrounded by the sea and 0 Distance KM 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Altitude M 75 nice sandy beaches. An evening ride might be ideal for sightseeing because MOUNTAIN TREKKING ROAD Distance KM 60 people say that the sunsets here are unforgettable. The route is laid-down, it won’t tire you out and will give you magnificent views to all sides of the world. BIKING & FAMILY BIKING 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 You can also take this opportunity to take a swim in a low and warm sea. Distance KM Start/Finish Nin Length 12.6 km Via Privlaka - Physical Difficulty 1/3 Sabunike Elevation 32 m Find your route with downloadable GPS data and maps or download app with offline navigation! 25 20 www.zadarbikemagic.com 15 10 5 Altitude M 0 -5 Impressum / publisher: Zadar County Tourist Board; for the publisher: Mihaela Kadija; text: HD Navigatio d.o.o.; photo: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Vedran Metelko, Ivo Pervan, Boris Kačan, Velid Jakupović, Davor Strenja, Anton Unković, Denis Peroš, CNTB archive; design Hoba Zadar; Kerschoffset d.o.o. Zagreb Distance KM and prepress: print: T&F 06 Road 16 T&F 10 T&F 08 MTB 15 T&F 07 Road 03 Road 04 T&F 05 Legend Motorway Archeological site Occasional Watercourse Bridge/overpass Church, Chapel Spring Major Roads Cemetery Sinking river mouth Sports ground Lake Minor Roads Camp site Marsh area Gas Station Mine, Excavation Puddle, Well, Tank Airport Peak Lighthouse Border Crossing Cave Meadow, Orchard Populated area Pit Forrest Old Town, Walls Watercourse Disclaimer This map and accompanying information is intended solely to routes. ZTB disclaims responsibility and shall not be answer- Izrada karte: Sveučilište u Zagrebu - Geodetski fakultet - assist bicyclists in their selection of routes to ride on through- able or held accountable in any matter for loss, damage or Katedra za kartografiju, 2019. out Zadar Region. This information does not designate formal injury that may be suffered along any route marked as Zadar Autor: prof. dr. sc. 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