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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Goveđari, Mljet, Polače

Polače – Goveđari

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Country: Croatia
Area name: The Island of Mljet
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 30-Apr-2010
Length (km): 20.1
Elevation gain (m): 340
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Polače – Goveđari is situated in the west region of The Island of Mljet. The route is fast and easy mostly placed on dry and rocky unpaved and carriageway roads. The starting point of the route is in Polače next to the tower. The trail leads from north coast to the lakes of The Island of Mljet and Goveđari village. The west region of Mljet belongs to National Park Mljet. The route can be combined with Blato – Pomena and Pomena – Montokuc routes.




 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Dubrovnik or Split, Pelješac, Sobra (Mljet), Polače.
 
Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of  the route is in Polače village. From Polače proceed on the paved road along the coast to the east course. After about 2.30km turn left and descend to Tatinica bay. From Tatinica bay ride back to the crossroad and proceed on the paved road to the south east course. After about 730 meters turn right on the unpaved road that leads to Soline. The long gradually ascent leads to the ridge of The Island of Mljet and after that the long descent section leads to the coast of The Great Lake. At the coast of The Great Lake proceed on the paved road that leads to the west course along the coast of The Great Lake. Pass the office of National Park Mljet and than turn right. After about 500 meters turn left and proceed to Goveđari village. The ascent leads to the village. In Goveđari turn left and visit Sv Nikola chapel. Ride back to Goveđari and proceed along the village to the north and than to the west course. At the next crossroad turn right and proceed to Polače. There is the junction on the paved road. Turn left and proceed on the carriageway to the north east course. The trail ends after about 3.30km. Ride back and turn left on the paved road that leads along the coast of Rogač bay back to Polače. 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 Polače to Goveđari

Elevation profile of MTB route from Polače to Goveđari

 
Notes & references:

The best time for ride: winter, spring or fall. During summer time is very hot. The entrance fee is charged in The National Park Mljet. You can ride the route in opposite direction too. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must. With The Map of The Island of Mljet the routes can be easy combined.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Polače on The Island of Mljet
Polače
Tatinica bay on The Island of Mljet
Tatinica bay
Unpaved section

The office of National Park Mljet
The office
The Great Lake on The Island of Mljet and Benedictine monastery at Saint Mary (Sv. Marija) Island.
Benedictine monastery
Sv Nikola chapel in Goveđari
Sv Nikola

Goveđari village on The Island of Mljet
Goveđari village
The junction at the road from Pomena/Goveđari to Polače
The junction
The carriageway

The view
Rogač bay on The Island of Mljet
Rogač bay

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