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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Desinić, Hrvatsko Zagorje, Pregrada, Veliki Tabor

Pregrada – Desinić

The unpaved section

The unpaved section

Country: Croatia
Area name: Hrvatsko Zagorje
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 17-May-2009
Length (km): 24.0
Elevation gain (m): 860
Technical difficulty: ●●
GPS tracklog: download
 
 
Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Pregrada – Desinić is situated in north Croatia in the area known as Hrvatsko Zagorje. This point to point route is fast with few short and steep ascents. The most of the sections are placed on carriageways and unpaved roads. After rainy days some carriageway sections are very muddy. The last section of the route passes near famous Veliki Tabor castle. Due to many unlabeled junctions GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.

 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Zagreb, Zabok, Pregrada.
 
Map of mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:

 

The starting point of the point to point route is Pregrada town in Hrvatsko Zagorje. From the church proceed on the paved road to the west. Keep left near the hunter’s hut and proceed on the steep carriageway to the west course. At the end of the ascent there is a crossroad. Turn right and proceed on the labeled  paved road to Kuna Gora hut. From the hut ride back to the second junction. Turn right to Veliki Tabor castle and ride on the labeled singletrack along the forest. The singletrack ends in the village. Turn right in the village and proceed on the paved road. After the steep ascent turn left and proceed to the west course. After many unlabeled crosses and junctions there is Velika Gora village. Keep straight in the village and proceed on the singletrack down along the hill. Pass the stream and turn right on the carriageway to the west course. The carriageway turns into the paved road. After the ascent turn left on the paved road near the sign for Hum na Sutli. Proceed to the west course along the ridge of the hill. The paved road turns into the unpaved road and than into a steep carriageway. After few ups and downs the carriageway ends with the crossroad in Jazbina village. Turn left and proceed to Veliki Tabor castle. After about 200 meters turn left again on the paved road. Keep right on the next crossroad and proceed on the steep carriageway along the forest. In the valley the carriageway turns into the paved road again. Keep ride on the paved road and turn right on the next 2 crossroads. Proceed on the last climb to Veliki Tabor castle. Pass near Veliki Tabor castle and descend to Desinić village in Hrvatsko Zagorje. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

 
 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route from Pregrada to Desinić

Elevation profile of MTB route from Pregrada to Desinić

 
Notes & references: The best time for ride: all seasons, during winter time check the snow conditions. After rainy days some carriageway sections are very muddy. Due to many unlabeled junctions and crossroads, GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Pregrada
Pregrada
The hut at Kuna Gora
The hut
The section near Vinagora area
The carriageway

The view from Štruklečev Brijeg to the north course
The view
The section at Štruklečev Brijeg hill
The section
The section towards Veliki Tabor castle
The unpaved section

Veliki Tabor castle
Veliki Tabor

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