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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Cres, Merag

Cres – Merag

The carriageway

The carriageway

Country: Croatia
Area name: Island Cres
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 25-Jun-2009
Length (km): 8.2
Elevation gain (m): 330
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download




Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Cres – Merag is situated in the central region of The Island of Cres. The route starts in Cres town and leads to Merag port situated on the east coast of The Island of Cres. The ascent section is fast and easy. The ascent section is placed on the paved road. The descent  is placed on the carriageway and unpaved road sections. The route can be combined with Merag – Cres and Vransko Jezero routes.




 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, The Island of Cres, Cres town.
 
Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is in Cres town. From Cres town proceed to Merag port on the labeled highway Cres – Merag.  At the next crossroad turn right. After about 1.50km at the crossroad turn left on the rocky carriageway. After the short ascent on the ridge the carriageway turns into the unpaved road. The long descent leads to Sv Ivan chapel and ends in Merag village. The unpaved road turns into the paved road. The short and steep ascent leads to the port. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route Cres - Merag

Elevation profile of MTB route

 
Notes & references:
The best time for ride: winter, spring and autumn.  During summer time is very hot. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

The paved road section above Cres town
The paved road
The crossroad
The carriageway

The carriageway section above Merag port
The carriageway
Sv Ivan chapel on The Island of Cres
Sv Ivan chapel
Merag port
Merag port

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