National Park Krka

Krka Canyon

Country: Croatia
Area name: Krka river
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 19-Feb-2011
Length (km): 71.3
Elevation gain (m): 1340
Technical difficulty: ●●●
GPS tracklog: download

Overview of mountain biking route:

The MTB trail National Park Krka is placed along the canyon of Krka river and next to the Adriatic coast in North Dalmatia. The trail leads near the famous waterfalls of Krka river and across the canyon of Čikola river. The most famous waterfalls of Krka river are Skradinski Buk and Roški Slap. Near the trail there are famous Visovac Lake (Visovačko Jezero) and Ključica fortification too. The complete trail is dry and rocky. There are few steep and rocky ascents & descents. During summer, spring and fall many people hike on the trails near the waterfalls. Do not ride on this short sections. The entrance fee is charged in National Park Krka. Due to many unlabeled junctions the GPS unit with the uploaded route is a must for fast and safe navigation.

Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Šibenik, Skradin.

Map of mountain biking route National Park Krka:

Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the mountain bike route is Skradin. From Skradin proceed to the north course on the paved road to Dubravice. At the end of the ascent, turn right on the unlabeled road to Žurića Brdo. The unpaved road leads to the sightseeing point of Krka Canyon. From Žurića Brdo descend to Dubravice village, pass near the church & cemetery and then turn right and ascent on the steep carriageway to Grahovo village. At the end of Grahovo village there is the carriageway that leads to the sightseeing point of Visovac Lake (Visovačko Jezero). From Grahovo village proceed to Visovac on the steep and very rocky singletrack. The singletrack ends at the paved road along the coast of Visovac Lake. Proceed on the paved road along the coast to the north west course. In Rupe village turn right and proceed on the unpaved road to the south west course. After about 1km turn left on the unlabeled junction and ascend to Kistanje Plateau. Due to possible mine fields at the right side of the carriageway keep the ride on the carriageway only! At Kistanje Plateau keep the ride to the north west course. The section to the edge of Krka Canyon is the mixture of unpaved road, carriageway and singletrack. The descent to Roški Slap is steep and rocky. The rocky carriageway turns into the singletrack party overgrown in grass. Near Roški Slap the singletrack turns into the carriageway again. From Roški Slap proceed on the unpaved road to the south course along the coast of Krka. The unpaved road turns first into the carriageway and than the steep and rocky ascent on the singletrack leads to Brištane village and Miljevci Plateau. Pass across Drinovci village and that on the carriageway descend to Čikola Canyon. On the left side of the carriageway there is Ključica fortification. In Čikola Canyon pass the bridge over Čikola river and than ascend to Konjevrate. This ascent placed on the rocky carriageway is very steep, so count to hike with the bike! From Konjevrate proceed on the paved road to Lozovac. Descend on the singletrack to the waterfall Skradinski Buk, pass across Krka river along the singletrack and than proceed on the unpaved road back to Skradin. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route in National Park Krka

Notes & references:

The entrance fee is charged in National Park Krka. There are 3 check points: Lozovac, Skradin and Roški Slap. During summer, spring and fall many people hike on the trails near the waterfalls. Do not ride on this short sections. The National Park Krka staff can forbid the ride in this zone! I recommend to visit this places by bike during winter time and in small groups or individually only!

Regarding possible mine fields on the section Rupe – Kistanje Plateau on the right side of the carriageway there are labels of the hazardous area. Keep the ride on the carriageway only! On this section do not ride off the trail!

GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.

Gallery of mountain biking route: