Sošice - Sveta Gera - Takeadventure

The snow on the trail

Country: Croatia
Area name: Žumberak mountain
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 28-Dec-2007
Length (km): 23.5
Elevation gain (m): 640
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download

Overview of mountain biking route:

Sveta Gera is the highest peak of Žumberačko Gorje mountain. The peak is located in the west area of Croatia. The peak is at elevation of 1.178 m over the see level. The border line between Slovenia and Croatia passes through the ridge of Žumberačko Gorje mountain. Sveta Gera peak is situated just on the border line. In Slovenian language the name of the peak is Trdinov Vrh. On the peak there is a nice vantage point with opened view in the direction to Slovenia. This mountain bike ride is easy with gradually climb placed on the unpaved road . The route can be combined with Sošice – Ječmište and Sošice – Radatovići routes.

Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Zagreb, Jastrebarsko, Krašić, Sošice.

Map of mountain biking route:

Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the mountain bike route is Sošice village in Croatia. Sošice village is situated around 60km from Zagreb. In the center of the village, on the main crossroad turn right on the paved road towards Sopote village. After few hundred meters there is the labeled crossroad. Turn left on unpaved road that leads to Sveta Gera peak. All crossroads are labeled. On the next crossroad turn left. The unpaved road leads with the gradually climb to Sveta Gera peak. On all junctions keep straight on the main unpaved road. On the peak, near the tower proceed to ride on the unpaved road to the east. Just near the military house there is a labeled junction. Turn right and follow the the direction to Sošice along the labeled singletrack. The singletrack intersects with the unpaved road and you can ride back to Sošice on the same trail. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery of the route.

Elevation profile of MTB route: