Sobra – Prožura | Takeadventure

The carriageway

Country: Croatia
Area name: The Island of Mljet
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 01-May-2010
Length (km): 16.5
Elevation gain (m): 340
Technical difficulty: ●●
GPS tracklog: download

Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Sobra – Prožura is situated in the central region of The Island of Mljet. The starting point of the route is in Sobra bay. Most of the route is fast and easy. The section placed on the carriageway is situated along the south coast of The Island of Mljet. The most of the carriageway section is built in spring of 2010 and the rest will be finished at the end of 2010. In the meantime count on the short hiking section. The route can be combined with Sobra – Babino Polje and Prožurska Luka – Saplunara routes.

Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Dubrovnik or Split, Pelješac, Sobra (Mljet).

Map of mountain biking route:

Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is in Sobra bay. From Sobra proceed to Babino Polje. Descend on the paved road above Blatina lake and turn left at the next crossroad. After about 30 meters there is the junction. Keep most left at the junction (the trail labeled with red arrow is not the right direction). The rocky carriageway leads along the south coast of The Island of Mljet. The most of the carriageway is built in spring of 2010 and the rest will be finished at the end of 2010, so count on the short hiking section to reach Pištet bay. From Pištet bay proceed on the carriageway to Maranovići village. Turn left at the next junction and ascend to Maranovići. In Maranovići turn left on the paved road and proceed to Prožura village. From Prožura village the paved road leads back to Sobra. 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 Sobra to Prožura

Notes & references:

The best time for ride: winter, spring or fall. During summer time is very hot. You can ride the route in opposite direction too. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must. With The Map of The Island of Mljet the routes can be easy combined.

Gallery of mountain biking route: