Kudin Most

The rocky singletrack

Area name: Velebit, South
Country: HR
Date of the ride: 06-Feb-2011
Length (km): 27.6
Elevation gain (m): 740
Technical difficulty: ●●●●
GPS tracklog: download

Overview of mountain biking route:

The MTB trail Kudin Most (Kuda’s Bridge) is situated on Southern Velebit mountain near Krupa river and Crnopac summit. The starting point of the route is Krupa Monastery. The bridge named Kudin Most is situated in river Krupa canyon. The descent section to Kudin Most bridge is very rocky. The bridge was built at the end of 18th century as the link between Golubić and Žagar villages. Be warned the short ascent section from Kuda’s Bridge to the south course is placed on very steep bridle and unlabeled path for hiking & carrying the bike only! At the south side of the Krupa canyon there is the unpaved road. The trail is dry and rocky. The route can be combined with Krupa – Tremzina route.

Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Zadar, Obrovac, Krupa Monastery.

Map of the route of mountain biking route:

Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the mountain bike route is Krupa Monastery. From Krupa Monastery proceed on the paved road to Golubić village (north west course). The ascent leads near Krnjeza canyon. In the village, near the school there is the labeled junction, turn left on the labeled paved road to Kudin Most bridge. The descended section leads to Krupa river canyon. Keep the ride to the end of the paved road. At the end of the paved road turn right on the rocky path that leads to Kudin Most. The steep descent in few turns ends at Kudin Most. Pass the bridge and proceed straight on the rocky and steep bridle path to the south course. It’s hard section. You will have to carry the bike on the steep and unlabeled path. The path leads to the unpaved road. First keep the ride on the unpaved road to the west course. The road ends few hundred meters before Krupa river catchment into Zrmanja river. Leave the bike at the end of the unpaved road and hike few hundred meters to west to visit the sightseeing point of Krupa & Zrmanja canyons. Ride back on the new unpaved road to the east course. At the junction with the paved road turn left and proceed to Krupa village. In the village turn right just before water filling station and proceed on the rocky path to visit the spring of river Krupa. Ride back and at the end of Krupa village there is the junction. Turn right on the rocky carriageway that leads back to Krupa Monastery. The carriageway is placed on the left side of Krupa river. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route Kudin Most

Notes & references:

The route is recommended during winter, spring and fall. Be warned the short ascent section from Kudin Most bridge to the south course is placed on very steep bridle and unlabeled path for hiking & carrying the bike only! GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.

Gallery of mountain biking route: