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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Cres, Lubenice, Vransko Jezero

Vransko Jezero

The view

The view

Country: Croatia
Area name: Island Cres
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 25-Jun-2009
Length (km): 57.5
Elevation gain (m): 1180
Technical difficulty: ●●
GPS tracklog: download




Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Vransko Jezero is situated in the central region of The Island of Cres. The route starts from Cres town and leads to the lake named Vransko Jezero. The lake Vransko Jezero is the protected region and it’s not allowed to visit the coast of the lake. The lake is an important source of tap water for The Island of Cres. The route leads around the lake and proceeds to the well known Lubenice village. All the trail is dry and rocky. The route can be combined with Merag – Cres and Cres – Merag routes.




 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, The Island of Cres, Cres town.
 
Map of mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:




 

The starting point of the route is Cres town. From the center proceed along the coast to the south course. At the labeled crossroad turn right and proceed to ride on the carriageway. At the next 3 crossroads keep left. The carriageway leads to the south course along the coast. Keep right at the next crossroad. With the few ups and downs the carriageway leads to the west. Cross straight the paved road and proceed to the south course on the carriageway. The carriageway turns into the singletrack situated above the east coast of Vransko Jezero. The singletrack ends at the crossroad near the water station. Keep left and ascend along the paved road. After about 1.2km turn right on the rocky carriageway along the ridge of The Island of Cres. Turn right and left on the next 2 junctions. The carriageway ends at the crossroad with the highway. Turn right on the highway and proceed to Vrana village. Turn right to the village, pass near Majka Božija church. Keep straight and follow the signs to Grmov village. Keep straight in Grmov village and proceed on the carriageway to the north course. The trail passes near Sv Ursula chapel. At the next crossroad turn left on the paved road and proceed straight to Lubenice village. Just before Lubenice there is a junction. Turn right and descend on the rocky carriageway. The trail passes near Sv Mihovil chapel. After the short and steep ascent the carriageway turns into the paved road. Follow the signs to Cres town and proceed to ride on the paved road. At the junction turn left and descend on the rocky carriageway and ride back to Cres town. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route around Vransko jezero

Elevation profile of MTB route around Vransko jezero

 
Notes & references: The best time for ride: winter, spring and autumn.  During summer time is very hot. Take enough drinks.  On the trail there are many gates for the cattle and during the ride open and close them carefully. The lake Vransko Jezero is the protected region and it’s not allowed to visit the coast of the lake. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

The church in Cres town
The church
The view from carriageway on the way from Cres town to Vransko Jezero
The view
The carriageway section towards Vransko Jezero
The carriageway section

The singletrack section above Vransko Jezero
The singletrack section
Vransko Jezero
Vransko Jezero
The carriageway section from Vransko Jezero to Vrana village
The carriageway section

The church Majka Božja near Vrana village
The church
The lake Vransko Jezero
The lake
The carriageway section from Grmov to Lubenice village
The carriageway section

Sv Ursula chapel
The chapel
Lubenice village on The Island of Cres
Lubenice
The carriageway section from Lubenice village to Cres town
The carriageway

The carriageway section from Lubenice village to Cres town
The carriageway

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