Cycling routes

In Vinodol there is over 300 km of marked cycling routes which extend from the sea, over Vinodol, all the way to the woodland area.

An exceptional geographical position, a mild and pleasant climate that allows sports activities almost all year round, and a network of attractive bike trails make the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts, regardless of whether you are a professional or recreational athlete.

The multifaceted nature of the terrain, the diversity of surfaces and the magnificent vistas of Kvarner Bay allow cyclists to enjoy every kilometre of distance and every meter of elevation. Whether you drive past wonderful beaches, picturesque medieval towns, magnificent Frankopan castles, or above the steep cliffs of Vinodol, a bike tour of the riviera is always an enjoyable experience.

Road, trekking or mountain bike? It doesn’t matter! Ten attractive, interconnected cycling routes will provide you with an unforgettable adventure on two wheels.

ROUTE 300

An attractive circular route that connects the most beautiful sections of the coastal part of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera with its picturesque hinterland and rich Frankopan heritage.

CATEGORY: ROAD
SURFACE: 100% ASPHALT
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

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CRIKVENICA – SELCE – GRIŽANE – ANTOVO – HRELJIN – KRIŽIŠĆE – DRIVENIK – TRIBALJ – CRIKVENICA

Starting from the centre of Crikvenica, the route leads along the coastal road to Selce, continues slightly uphill to Bribir, and then follows an attractive climb to the wonderful Eyes of Vinodol viewpoints.

After a series of shorter climbs and descents oﬀering breathtaking views, there is a longer downhill part via Hreljin, afer which the route returns along Lake Tribalj and the course of the Dubračina to Crikvenica waterfront.

ROUTE 301

This route leads from Novi Vinodolski, a town with a rich cultural heritage and long history, to the freshness of the forests of Gorski Kotar, full of fruits of the forest and oﬀering fantastic views of Kvarner’s islands.

CATEGORY: ROAD
SURFACE: 100% ASPHALT
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

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NOVI VINODOLSKI – POVILE – KLENOVICA – LUKA KRMPOTSKA- PLETENO – LUKOVO – BRIBIR – NOVI VINODOLSKI

From Novi Vinodolski, the route leads along the coastal road to Klenovica, where it turns uphill for 10 kilometres to Luka Krmpotska.

It then continues in the direction of Lukovo, oﬀering a view of wide clearings, with occasional wild horses.

In Lukovo, refresh yourself with dishes based on wild herbs, and then enjoy a light and long downhill section via Bribir and the Pavlomir vineyards back to Novi Vinodolski.

ROUTE 302

This interesting and undemanding circular route is intended for recreational cyclists who want to discover the hidden details of the rich history of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera.

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 75% ASPHALT / 25% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

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CRIKVENICA – DRAMALJ – JADRANOVO – KRIŽIŠĆE – DRIVENIK – TRIBALJ – CRIKVENICA

From Crikvenica, ride along the coast via Dramalj (Kačjak) to Jadranovo.

Stop along the way at Lokvišće archaeological site, which dates back to Roman times and is rich in a natural healing mud with balneological qualities. From Jadranovo, the route leads uphill to the main coastal road, continues to Križišće, and then turns towards Drivenik, where a Frankopan castle keeps watch on the hill. Make sure you have a good look at it!

From Drivenik, the route leads through picturesque hamlets around Lake Tribalj and descends to the starting point along the Dubračina stream.

ROUTE 303

The whole of Vinodol is an enchanting area that abounds in rich history, cultural and historical monuments, beautiful landscapes, and interesting traditions.

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 75% ASPHALT / 25% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

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BRIBIR – GRIŽANE – ANTOVO – PRIDVA – SLIPICA – BRIBIR

From Bribir, a small town with a turbulent and fascinating history from the time of the Frankopan princes, set oﬀ to explore the Vinodol hinterland.

A combination of asphalt and gravel roads will take you to the “Eyes of Vinodol”, a fantastic series of landscaped viewpoints oﬀering unforgettable views, but also to the Frankopan fortifications, a reminder of times gone by, which are ready to reveal untold stories.

ROUTE 304

The Frankopans, the Princes of Krk, marked more than five centuries of Croatian history, leaving behind a legacy of numerous castles, forts and manors throughout the Kvarner region.

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 90% ASPHALT / 10% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 4/5

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CRIKVENICA – SELCE – NOVI VINODOLSKI – LEDENICE – BRIBIR – ZORIČIĆI – CRIKVENICA

The circular trekking route that connects Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski is ideal for recreational cyclists who would like to explore the Riviera on an MTB or trekking bike.

After an initial warm-up along the coastal road to Selce, a slight ascent begins towards the hinterland and the vineyards afer which this area is named.

After a tour of Novi Vinodolski, the route leads uphill to the Gradina viewpoint above Ledenice, and then continues via Bribir along a panoramic gravel road that oﬀers magnificent views all the way to the eastern coast of Krk and the coastal part of the entire Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera.

ROUTE 305

Experience the magic of labyrinths and feel the strong energy woven into the natural environment of the Vinodol hinterland. This easy circular route along a rather undemanding terrain will delight many trekking cyclists.

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 65% ASPHALT / 35% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 2/5

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BATER – PLETENO – SVIBA – LUKA KRMPOTSKA – DRINAK – BATER

The route starts at Bater, and takes you slightly uphill to the hamlet of Pleteno, which is located on the Winnetou tourist map.

Here, you’ll feel the spirit of the Wild West and find yourself in the world of the popular Indian chief.

Stop at the Celestial Labyrinths and recharge your batteries, and then take a break while enjoying the Sviba viewpoint.

ROUTE 306

The Celestial Labyrinths provide a magnificent view of the sky, the sea and the islands. Take a deep breath, calm down and bring about change in yourself.

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 30% ASPHALT / 60% GRAVEL / 10% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 2/5

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BATER – PLETENO – BREZE – LUKA KRMPOTSKA – ALAN – VRATARUŠA – BILE – BATER

If you’re an MTB cyclist of medium technical and physical ability, and want to enjoy the upper part of the Vinodol hinterland with its beautiful panorama of the Kvarner islands, then we recommend this route.

After an initial ascent, immediately after the start, there will be a dynamic interchange of terrain and vegetation – from typical Mediterranean low vegetation and green meadows with windmills to dense pine forests.

You’ll ride along gravel paths for many kilometers, including a few shorter technically demanding parts.

ROUTE 307

A dynamic and technically demanding MTB route intended for more advanced recreational cyclists and those who want to try out parts of the popular MTB race tracks on the Riviera: the Crikvenica XC Marathon and Fužine2Sea.

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 45% ASPHALT / 30% GRAVEL / 25% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 4/5

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CRIKVENICA – ANTOVO – MAHAVICA – BARCI – ZORIČIĆI – KOTOR – CRIKVENICA

From the centre of Crikvenica, the route follows the course of the Dubračina in the direction of Tribalj, and then leads uphill along an attractive forest path to Baretići. It continues uphill along the most beautiful mountain road in this area, oﬀering views of Lake Tribalj and the Kvarner archipelago.

At Mahavica viewpoint, you enter the realm of Gorski Kotar’s forests and ride to the highest point of the route (950 m). As a reward, there follows a nearly 10-km-long combination of forest and single tracks, which will certainly give you something to remember.

ROUTE 308

This circular route through the hinterland of Vinodol reveals the tastes and aromas of fruits of the forest, leads through a dynamic terrain, and provides a fantastic combination of land and sea.

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 15% ASPHALT / 70% GRAVEL / 15% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 3/5

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LUKOVO – SLIPICA – PRIDVA – LUKOVO

If you’re an MTB cyclist of moderate fitness looking for undemanding terrain, then this route is just for you.

As you ride, you’ll explore hidden paths and gravel roads in the freshness of fir and beech forests. This environment will especially appeal to those who enjoy uninhabited areas and pristine nature.

Add to this a unique culinary oﬀer and a section of a panoramic road with numerous viewpoints, and it becomes clear that you can’t go wrong if you opt for this route, especially in the summer months.

ROUTE 309

An interesting circular track intended for recreational MTB cyclists who like a dynamic configuration with a combination of gravel roads, old cart tracks, and single trails

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 30% ASPHALT / 45% GRAVEL / 25% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 4/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 4/5

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N. VINODOLSKI – POVILE – KLENOVICA – SMOKVICA KRMPOTSKA – DRINAK – BATER – BRIBIR – N. VINODOLSKI

After a start in Novi Vinodolski and an initial warm-up along the coast, you’ll have the opportunity to discover some abandoned paths and ride uphill for 7 km from Klenovica to Drinak.

This is followed by a gravel section to Batter, an uphill part along a forest path, and a downhill one towards Bribir, with a special emphasis on the descent along an old hiking trail beneath Slipica viewpoint, and another attractive descent along a former mule track.

Take a look at the cycling map of Vinodol

In the tourist information centers, maps of bicycle paths in the area of the Crikvenica Riviera, Novi Vinodolski and Vinodol are waiting for you.

Cycling routes

In Vinodol there is over 300 km of marked cycling routes which extend from the sea, over Vinodol, all the way to the woodland area.

ROUTE 300

An attractive circular route that connects the most beautiful sections of the coastal part of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera with its picturesque hinterland and rich Frankopan heritage.

CATEGORY: ROADSURFACE: 100% ASPHALTPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

START - END

CRIKVENICA – SELCE – GRIŽANE – ANTOVO – HRELJIN – KRIŽIŠĆE – DRIVENIK – TRIBALJ – CRIKVENICA

ROUTE 301

This route leads from Novi Vinodolski, a town with a rich cultural heritage and long history, to the freshness of the forests of Gorski Kotar, full of fruits of the forest and oﬀering fantastic views of Kvarner’s islands.

CATEGORY: ROADSURFACE: 100% ASPHALTPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

START - END

NOVI VINODOLSKI – POVILE – KLENOVICA – LUKA KRMPOTSKA- PLETENO – LUKOVO – BRIBIR – NOVI VINODOLSKI

ROUTE 302

This interesting and undemanding circular route is intended for recreational cyclists who want to discover the hidden details of the rich history of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera.

CATEGORY: TREKKINGSURFACE: 75% ASPHALT / 25% GRAVELPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

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CRIKVENICA – DRAMALJ – JADRANOVO – KRIŽIŠĆE – DRIVENIK – TRIBALJ – CRIKVENICA

ROUTE 303

The whole of Vinodol is an enchanting area that abounds in rich history, cultural and historical monuments, beautiful landscapes, and interesting traditions.

CATEGORY: TREKKINGSURFACE: 75% ASPHALT / 25% GRAVELPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

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BRIBIR – GRIŽANE – ANTOVO – PRIDVA – SLIPICA – BRIBIR

ROUTE 304

The Frankopans, the Princes of Krk, marked more than five centuries of Croatian history, leaving behind a legacy of numerous castles, forts and manors throughout the Kvarner region.

CATEGORY: TREKKINGSURFACE: 90% ASPHALT / 10% GRAVELPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 4/5

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CRIKVENICA – SELCE – NOVI VINODOLSKI – LEDENICE – BRIBIR – ZORIČIĆI – CRIKVENICA

ROUTE 305

Experience the magic of labyrinths and feel the strong energy woven into the natural environment of the Vinodol hinterland. This easy circular route along a rather undemanding terrain will delight many trekking cyclists.

CATEGORY: TREKKINGSURFACE: 65% ASPHALT / 35% GRAVELPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 2/5

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BATER – PLETENO – SVIBA – LUKA KRMPOTSKA – DRINAK – BATER

ROUTE 306

The Celestial Labyrinths provide a magnificent view of the sky, the sea and the islands. Take a deep breath, calm down and bring about change in yourself.

CATEGORY: MTBSURFACE: 30% ASPHALT / 60% GRAVEL / 10% FOREST PATHPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 2/5

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BATER – PLETENO – BREZE – LUKA KRMPOTSKA – ALAN – VRATARUŠA – BILE – BATER

ROUTE 307

A dynamic and technically demanding MTB route intended for more advanced recreational cyclists and those who want to try out parts of the popular MTB race tracks on the Riviera: the Crikvenica XC Marathon and Fužine2Sea.

CATEGORY: MTBSURFACE: 45% ASPHALT / 30% GRAVEL / 25% FOREST PATHPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 4/5

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CRIKVENICA – ANTOVO – MAHAVICA – BARCI – ZORIČIĆI – KOTOR – CRIKVENICA

ROUTE 308

This circular route through the hinterland of Vinodol reveals the tastes and aromas of fruits of the forest, leads through a dynamic terrain, and provides a fantastic combination of land and sea.

CATEGORY: MTBSURFACE: 15% ASPHALT / 70% GRAVEL / 15% FOREST PATHPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 3/5

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LUKOVO – SLIPICA – PRIDVA – LUKOVO

ROUTE 309

An interesting circular track intended for recreational MTB cyclists who like a dynamic configuration with a combination of gravel roads, old cart tracks, and single trails

CATEGORY: MTBSURFACE: 30% ASPHALT / 45% GRAVEL / 25% FOREST PATHPHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 4/5TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 4/5

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N. VINODOLSKI – POVILE – KLENOVICA – SMOKVICA KRMPOTSKA – DRINAK – BATER – BRIBIR – N. VINODOLSKI

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CATEGORY: ROAD
SURFACE: 100% ASPHALT
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

CATEGORY: ROAD
SURFACE: 100% ASPHALT
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 75% ASPHALT / 25% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 75% ASPHALT / 25% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 90% ASPHALT / 10% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 4/5

CATEGORY: TREKKING
SURFACE: 65% ASPHALT / 35% GRAVEL
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 2/5

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 30% ASPHALT / 60% GRAVEL / 10% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 2/5

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 45% ASPHALT / 30% GRAVEL / 25% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 4/5

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 15% ASPHALT / 70% GRAVEL / 15% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 3/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 3/5

CATEGORY: MTB
SURFACE: 30% ASPHALT / 45% GRAVEL / 25% FOREST PATH
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: 4/5
TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY: 4/5