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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 1 comments tags: Cres, Merag

Merag – Cres

The rocky singletrack

The rocky singletrack

Country: Croatia
Area name: Island Cres
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 25-Jun-2009
Length (km): 14.7
Elevation gain (m): 400
Technical difficulty: ●●●●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Merag – Cres is situated in the central region of  The Island of Cres. The route starts in Merag port and leads to Cres town situated on the west coast of The Island of Cres. The descent  is placed on a very rocky singletrack. On some short sections hiking is needed. The ascent section is fast and easy. The ascent section is placed on the paved road. The route can be combined with Vransko Jezero and Cres – Merag routes.




 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Cres Island, Merag port.
 
Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is in Merag port. From the port proceed to Cres town on the highway. Keep strait for about 9.2km util you reach the junction. At the junction turn left and than after few meters turn right on the second junction. Proceed on the rocky singletrack. The first section is a very steep descent. In the second section the singletrack follows the towers of electric power lines. After about 2.9km far from the last junction turn sharp right and descend on the rocky singletrack to the junction with the paved road that leads to Cres town. Keep right and proceed on the paved road to the 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 Merag - Cres

Elevation profile of MTB route Merag – Cres

 
Notes & references:
The best time for ride: winter, spring and autumn.  During summer time is very hot. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Merag port on The Island of Cres
Merag port
The paved road section from Merag port to Cres town
The paved road
The junction

The rocky singletrack
The rocky singletrack
The rocky singletrack section towards Cres town
The rocky singletrack

Cres town
Cres town

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1 Comments:

  1. Kyp Aren
    July 15, 2019
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    “Cooler ” way to climb up is from Merag Chapel.Steep but mainly in shade.Last 3 hairpins are difficult due to loose rocks.

    Rocky singletrack descent is suitable for FR/DH machines.


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