Mountain Biking In Croatia

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Adventurous riding deep into Croatia's mountains
Visit beautiful Plitvice Lakes
Time on the Dalmatian Coast and Pag island

Croatia is understandably famous for its islands and beaches, but by comparison its mountains are less well known.

This spectacular karst environment is the perfect place for mountain biking. Our ride starts in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. The sixteen lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue depending on the minerals in the water and the angle of sunlight. From here we head deep into the Velebit National Park, named after Croatia's largest mountain range.

Our point-to-point route has plenty of challenging climbs and excellent descents, but isn't overly technical.

We spend a night in the Zavizan mountain hut and visit a botanical reserve, famous for its outstanding collection of mountain flora. But no trip to Croatia is complete without some time on the coast, so our final ride takes place on the stunning Dalmatian island of Pag. The island is dry and relatively barren and is known for its great beaches, so a refreshing post ride swim will be hard to resist.

What makes this trip responsible?

We use local leaders who are committed to responsible tourism and helping to preserve the way of life in their area. Our leaders have recently taken part in our leader training which also highlights the importance of operating our tours in a responsible way. Our local operator uses small family run hotels and restaurants which are all staffed locally and the produce used is sourced from local markets and farms. The hotel and restaurant staff are always very welcoming and provide an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about the local culture, customs and cuisine.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Croatia

Day 1

Fly to Zagreb; transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Day 2

Cycle to the entrance of Plitvice National Park, we will then visit the unique karst scenery of the lakes on foot before riding to Otocac, a fortified town on an island in the Gacka River.

Day 3

A challenging ride through the beautiful Velebit National Park with a 1100m climb to Zavizan mountain hut where we spend the night.

Day 4

Spectacular route around the Velebit range with lots of incredible views; the ride finishes in Gospic.

Day 5

Cycle an undulating route in the valley of Velebit with a long climb to the pass of Mali Halan, our effort is rewarded as it's downhill all the way to Posedarje.

Day 6

Beautiful circular ride visiting Paklenica National Park .

Day 7

We transfer to Pag, a stunning island in the north-Dalmatian archipelago, for a fantastic final road ride.

Day 8

Transfer to Zadar; fly to London.

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Riding past chapel in Velebit National Park

Biking group outside Zavizan mountain hut

Riding around the Plitvice lakes National Park

Zavizan mountain hut, Velebit National Park

Mali Halan pass summit

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I would thoroughly recommend this holiday as a fantastic way to visit a beautiful country in a very different way. …

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