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in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Brač, Postira, Vidova Gora

Postira – Vidova Gora

The carriageway

The carriageway

Country: Croatia
Area name: Island Brač
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 31-Jan-2009
Length (km): 44.9
Elevation gain (m): 1160
Technical difficulty: ●●●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of the mountain biking route:

MTB route Postira – Vidova Gora is situated in the middle of the Island of Brač. The complete ascent section from Postira to Vidova Gora is an easy XC ride. The technically demanding downhill section from Sveta Barbara chapel to Sveti Vid chapel is steep and very rocky. The trail passes near the museum of The Island of Brač situated in Škrip village. The route can be combined with Supetar – Vidova Gora, Nerežišča – Milna and Milna – Vidova Gora routes.




 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Split, Island Brač, Supetar, Postira.
 
Map of the mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:




 

The starting point of the route is the crossroad on the highway from Postira to Supetar. Turn left on the steep carriageway to Škrip village. On all crosses follow south west course and after about 2.6 km there is the cross at the paved road near the museum of The Island of Brač. From the museum proceed to west. The paved road leads to the center of Škrip village and than turn to Nerežišća. After about 1.8 km turn right on the carriageway to Sveti Juraj hill and Sveti Juraj chapel. At the next cross turn left to Sveti Juraj chapel. From the chapel ride back to the last cross, turn sharp left and proceed to Nerežišća. Cross the highway and proceed on the carriageway towards Nerežišća. From Nerežišća proceed to Vidova Gora on the same trail as Supetar – Vidova Gora route. From the peak of Vidova Gora ride back on the paved road and proceed to Supetar highway. At the main crossroad turn left on the highway and after about 40 meters turn right on the carriageway to the east course. Keep straight and after about 3 km there is Sveta Barbara chapel. From the chapel starts the steep downhill section on the rocky singletrack. The singletrack ends at the carriageway, turn left to Sveti Vid chapel. From the chapel ride back on the carriageway. After long descent keep left and than turn right with the short climb to east course. The trail pass near the ruins of monastery. Keep left near the water tank and than descend on the paved road back to Postira. Check above map and below elevation profile, notes and gallery.

 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route from Postira to Vidova Gora

Elevation profile of MTB route from Postira to Vidova Gora

 
Notes & references:

UST tires with the sealant are recommended. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must. The best time for ride is during Winter, Spring or Fall. With The Map of The Island of Brač the routes can be easy combined.
 
Gallery of the mountain biking route:

Postira
Postira
The trail above Postira
The trail above Postira
Museum in Škrip
Museum in Škrip

The main crossroad in Škrip village
The crossroad
The carriageway
The chapel in the center of Nerežišća village
The chapel

The carriageway from Nerežišća to Vidova Gora
The carriageway
The paved road section at Vidova Gora plateau
The paved road
The ruins of the Christian chapel Sveti Vid next to Vidova Gora peak.
The ruins of Sveti Vid chapel

Vidova Gora, the view from the peak.
Vidova Gora
Vidova Gora
Vidova Gora
Zlatni Rat, the view from Vidova Gora peak.
Zlatni Rat

The carriageway
The ruins of monastery above Postira
The ruins of monastery

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