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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Dubrovnik, Majkovi, Orašac, Trsteno

Trsteno – Orašac – Majkovi

The paved road

The paved road

Country: Croatia
Area name: Dubrovnik area
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 27-Oct-2009
Length (km): 25.0
Elevation gain (m): 550
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download




 
Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Trsteno – Orašac – Majkovi is situated near Dubrovnik town in southern Croatia. The route is fast and easy, mostly placed on the paved road. The last section from Majkovi to Trsteno leads along the coast with the opened view to Elafiti Islands. Most of the junctions are labeled. Due to hot summer time the route is recommended during spring, fall or winter.





 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Orašac, Trsteno.

 

Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is Trsteno village. The well known Trsteno Arboretum is situated between the village and coast. From the center of the village proceed to Dubrovnik and at the end of the village there is the junction. Turn left on the carriageway. The junction is above the church at the end of the village. Proceed to the south east course along the coast to Orašac village. In Orašac village keep left on the paved road and climb above the village. Turn left on the paved road and proceed to the north course. Few hundred meters from Orašac at the junction keep left and follow the direction to Riđica, Mravinjac & Mrčevo. The gradually ascent leads along the villages: Prekopolje, Mrčevo, Mravinjac and Riđica. After the descent to Riđica, pass the village and than turn right to Majkovi region. From Majkovi the route can be extended to Slano. From Majkovi I returned to the last junction and rode straight on the long descent section back to Trsteno village. 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 Trsteno to Majkovi

Elevation profile of MTB route from Trsteno to Majkovi

 
Notes & references:

The route is recommended during spring, fall and winter. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Trsteno village
Trsteno village
The carriageway section between Trsteno and Orašac. In the background is Dubrovnik.
The carriageway section
Orašac village
Orašac village

The labeled junction on the way from Orašac to Majkovi
The junction
Mrčevo village
Mrčevo village
The section from Mrčevo to Majkovi
The paved road

Majkovi region and villages
Majkovi
The section from Majkovi to Trsteno
The paved road

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