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in MTB HR routes 2 comments tags: Gorski Kotar, Guslica, Platak

Platak – Guslica

The section from Kuk to Platak

The section from Kuk to Platak

Country: Croatia
Area name: Gorski Kotar
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 29-Jul-2008
Length (km): 53.1
Elevation gain (m): 1540
Technical difficulty: ●●●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of mountain biking route:

Platak – Guslica mountain bike route is situated in the north west Croatia in the area named Gorski Kotar. Guslica is the peak at elevation of 1.490 meters over the sea level. The ruins of the house and military radio relay station are situated on Guslica peak. From Guslica peak you can get a nice view on Bay of Rijeka and mountains in Gorski Kotar, Ćićarija and Učka areas. Platak is the skiing centre in Gorski Kotar at elevation of 1.000 meters over the sea level. All the trail is dry and rocky. There are no springs of drinking water near the trail.





 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Rijeka, Platak skiing centre.
 
Map of mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:




 

The starting point of the mountain bike route is the crossroad near Platak skiing centre and Sušak Hut. At the crossroad keep right and proceed on the carriageway named Rimska Cesta. The steep ascent leads to the saddle named Rimska Vrata.  From the saddle leads a descent to the crossroad. Keep left and proceed to the valley named Lazac. From  Lazac you can get a nice view on Risnjak, Snježnik and Guslica peaks. From  Lazac ride back to the last crossroad and keep straight on the unpaved road towards Gornje Jelenje. This is the long trail between Snježnik and Risnjak peaks. On few sections the unpaved road turns into the paved road.  At the crossroad turn right on the paved road to Platak. After about 2.1 km there is a junction. Turn left on the hard visible carriageway overgrown in the grass. The steep descent leads to the north saddle of Vela Pliš peak. From the saddle proceed on the labeled hiking trail to Štab area. This short rocky section is hard for ride on XC bike. Štab area is the lowest elevation point of the route. At the crossroad near Štab turn right on the paved road to Platak. At the next crossroad turn left on the unpaved road. Keep left on the next crossroad to reach west section near the Kuk peak. Turn left from the trail and take a nice view on Bay of Rijeka. From the vantage point ride to the north course. On the next 3 crossroad keep right, left than right until you reach the crossroad for Guslica (left) and Platak area (right).  To visit Guslica peak turn left at the crossroad and after 400 meters on the next crossroad turn right near the ramp. The steep ascent leads to the ruined military house and radio relay station on Guslica peak. From Guslica ride back to the last crossroad, turn left and keep straight to Platak. For more details check above Interactive Map and below Notes & Photo Gallery of the route.

 
 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route from Platak to Guslica

Elevation profile of MTB route from Platak to Guslica


 
Notes & references: The best time to ride is during Summer, late Spring or Fall. Before the ride check the snow conditions. GPS with uploaded route is a must.

Gallery of mountain biking route:

Sušak Hut
Sušak Hut
The carriageway
The carriageway

Lazac valley
Lazac valley
Lazac valley
Lazac valley
The ride

The singletrack
The carriageway
The west section near Kuk peak
The carriageway

The section from Kuk to Platak
The ride
The carriageway towards Guslica
The carriageway towards Guslica
The carriageway

Guslica peak
Guslica peak

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2 Comments:

  1. Matej Brezovšek
    July 07, 2019
    Reply

    Hello, Miroslav.

    I am writnig to report the succesful ride of this tour yesterday!

    The route is beautiful and this was the first time we went in Croatia on a MTB route.

    I am reading your webpage for years now and I must give you congratulations and worship your effort!!!

    Greetings from Platak cottage, from a balcony, where I can enjoy the beautiful early morning.

    Matej

    • Miroslav
      July 07, 2019
      Reply

      Thanks, glad you like the route. Enjoy! Miroslav


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