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Aug 21
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Starigrad, Velebit, Veliko Rujno

Veliko Rujno

The cross

The cross

Country: Croatia
Area name: South Velebit
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 07-Nov-2007
Length (km): 18.3
Elevation gain (m): 1010
Technical difficulty: ●●●
GPS tracklog: download





Overview of mountain biking route:

Veliko Rujno is the plateau situated on the South Velebit at elevation of 900m over the sea level. Some parts of the area belong to the protected National Park Paklenica. The plateau is situated between Višerujna and Bojinac summits. There are many trails on Veliko Rujno. The navigation is easy because the plateau is surrounded with the all time visible summits. The riding off the singletracks is also possible. The trail is dry and rocky with a long hiking section from Veliki Vaganac to Veliko Rujno.





 

Getting there
: Europe, Croatia, Zagreb, Maslenica, Starigrad.
 
Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route

The starting point of the mountain bike route is the crossroad in Starigrad. Just follow the sign Veliko Rujno. The paved road with a steep ascent follows to the Dokoze village and than continues to saddle between Mali and Veliki Vaganac. At the end of the paved road there is a resting place and parking place for cars. From the resting place to Veliko Rujno plateau there is a labeled singletrack for hiking only. It could take around 90 minutes to carry and hike with the bike (check bellow note). The ride is possible in the section Veliki Vaganac but only few hundred meters. From Veliki Vaganac follows the steep ascent to the plateau. On Veliko Rujno plateau there are few tracks and you can ride on all of them. First go to the centre of the plateau. There is  the church of Sveta Bogorodica with the resting place. Near the church there is a water tank. From the church there are labeled singletrack in the direction to Stražbenica saddle and to the Malo Rujno plateau. To go back use the same trail. For more details check above interactive map and below elevation profile & Gallery of the route.

 
 
 
Elevation profile of MTB route:
Starigrad_Veliko_Rujno_EP2
 
Notes & references: In summer 2008 the new carriageway was built from the resting place near Veliki Vaganac to Veliko Rujno. There is no need to carry the bike any more. Please check above map. You can ride from Starigrad to Veliko Rujno.

UST tires with the sealant are recommended.
The route is recommended during Spring, Summer or Fall.
Before the ride check the wind conditions.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

The singletrack
The singletrack
The labeled trail at Veliko Rujno plateau
The labeled trail at Veliko Rujno
The church Veliko Rujno
The church

The section to Stražbenica
The cross
The traditional house at Veliko Rujno plateau
House at Veliko Rujno plateau

Starigrad
Starigrad

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