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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Krušičko Jezero, Lika river, Perušić

Krušičko Jezero

River Lika

River Lika

Country: Croatia
Area name: Lika
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 12-Aug-2009
Length (km): 63.2
Elevation gain (m): 830
Technical difficulty: ●●
GPS tracklog: download




Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Krušičko Jezero lake is placed in Lika region in south Croatia near Velebit mountain. The route is circular and is situated around Krušičko Jezero lake. Krušičko Jezero is formed by Lika river. At the lake there is an electric power station too. All the sections are placed on the paved road and the carriageway. The carriageways are dry and rocky. The route is fast and easy.




 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Perušić. To reach Perušić leave the highway Zagreb – Split at Perušić exit.
 
Map of mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:




 

The starting point of the route is the square in Perušić. From Perušić proceed on the paved road to Pazarište. 1km far from Perušić, few hundred meters on the left side from the main route, there is the tower Turska Kula and the church. At the next junction you can turn left and visit Samograd and Medina caves. Proceed along the paved road to Lika river and to the bridge over  Lika river. Just before bridge turn right to Kaluđerovac village. Turning left in the village leads to Lika river. Turn right and than after about 300 meters turn left and the trail proceeds along the east side of the lake. The rocky carriageway partly overgrown in the grass ascends to the hill. Keep left and than keep right at the next 2 junctions. The carriageway ends at the top of the hill near the wide junction. Turn right and proceed to descend on the wide carriageway. Pass the ramp, turn left and descend to the junction with the paved road. Turn left leads to the lake and turn right leads along the village. Pass near the monument & church and after about 1.4km turn left at the junction. Proceed on the carriageway and turn left in front of the next house. The carriageway leads to the bridge over Lika river. Pass the bridge and turn left in Gornji Kosinj village. Proceed on the paved road and turn right to Podjelar village. The paved road passes near the spring of the water. 630 meters from the spring of the water turn left and ascends on the rocky carriageway. After the long ascent section the carriageway starts to descend. Keep right at the next junction. In few turns you will reach the nice sightseeing point above the coast of Krušičko Jezero lake. Keep straight at the carriageway to Vaganac village. In the village the carriageway turns into the paved road. Turn left at the next crossroad and proceed to ride on the paved road that leads back to Perušić. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route around The Lake Krušičko Jezero

Elevation profile of MTB route around The Lake Krušičko Jezero

 
Notes & references:

The best time for ride: spring, summer or fall. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.

Velebit mountain weather report link: Velebit, Jadovno weather station.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Perušić
Perušić
The tower Turska Kula near Perušić
Turska Kula
The entry into Samograd cave
Samograd cave

The entry into Medina cave
Medina cave
River Lika
River Lika
River Lika near Kaluđerovac village
River Lika

The carriageway section from Kaluđerovac to Gornji Kosinj
The carriageway section
The lake Krušičko Jezero next to the electric power station
The lake Krušičko Jezero
The bridge over Lika river next to Gornji Kosinj village
The bridge

The carriageway section from Podjelar to Vaganac village
The carriageway section
The lake Krušičko Jezero
The lake Krušičko Jezero
The lake Krušičko Jezero
The lake Krušičko Jezero

The lake Krušičko Jezero
The lake Krušičko Jezero
Vaganac village
Vaganac village
The river Lika
The river Lika

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