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in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Dubrovnik, Srđ

Dubrovnik – Srđ

The junction

The junction

Country: Croatia
Area name: Dubrovnik
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 09-Dec-2010
Length (km): 25.3
Elevation gain (m): 510
Technical difficulty: ●●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of mountain biking route:

Dubrovnik – Srđ MTB route is situated near Dubrovnik town. During the Homeland War 1991-1995 at Srđ mountain many Croatian soldiers died and Srđ became a symbol of the defense. The ascent section of the route is placed on the paved road. The trail is fast and easy. The descent section from Srđ tower is placed on the rocky carriageway. Due to many unlabeled junctions the GPS unit with the uploaded route is recommended for fast and safe navigation.




Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Dubrovnik.
 
Map of mountain biking route:

 




Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the mountain bike route is at the parking place near the hospital in the town. It’s free of charge to leave the car. From the hospital proceed to the east along the town. Pass near the fortification and ascent to the highway Dubrovnik – Cavtat. At the cross with the highway turn sharp left and ride back to Dubrovnik few hundred meters. At the next cross turn right to Bosanka. The steep ascent leads to Bosanka and than to Srđ tower. From Srđ tower proceed to the end of the paved road and than turn right on the rocky carriageway. The carriageway leads to fort Strinčjera and few hundred meters before fort there is the junction. From the junction the rocky carriageway leads along the Srđ mountain. Keep the ride on the carriageway until you reach the paved road near Žarkovica. Turn right on the paved road and proceed back to Bosanka and than to Dubrovnik. 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 Dubrovnik to Srđ

Elevation profile of MTB route from Dubrovnik to Srđ





Notes & references:

The route is recommended during winter spring and fall. During summer time is very hot. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.

 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Dubrovnik (left) and the tower at Srđ (right)
Dubrovnik
The steep ascent to Bosanka
The paved road
The junction next to Bosanka
The junction

Dubrovnik town, the view from Srđ
The view from Srđ
The monument at Srđ
The monument at Srđ
Fort Imperial and tower at the Srđ
Fort Imperial

The monuments of Croatian soldiers
The monuments
Out of the trail
Fruits

The view from Strinčjera to Elafiti Islands
The view
The fort at Strinčjera
The fort
The junction at Srđ
The junction at Srđ

The rocky carriagway
Rijeka Dubrovačka
The view
The horses at Srđ
The horses at Srđ

The view from the trail to the border pass at Ivanica
The view
The sunset above Lokrum island
Lokrum island

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