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Apr 05
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Brestovica, Krk, Obzova, Punat, Veli Vrh

Punat – Obzova

The trail

The trail

Country: Croatia
Area name: Island Krk
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 31-Mar-2008
Length (km): 22.5
Elevation gain (m): 660
Technical difficulty: ●●●●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of mountain biking route:

The Island of Krk is one of the biggest islands at the Adriatic coast. The meadows and deciduous trees are the typical scenery in north area of Krk. The south area of Krk is much more dry and rocky with the conifers in some areas. The route Punat – Obzova is situated in the south area of Krk. The trail leads along the ridge of Krk passing Veli Vrh, Brestovica and Obzova peaks. Obzova is the highest elevation point of  Krk at 568 meters over the see level. All the trails are dry and rocky. During summer is very hot so I suggest to plan the route for winter, spring or fall. On some sections there are gates for the cattle. Open the gates, close it and continue the ride.





 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Island Krk, Punat.
 
Map of mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:




 

The starting point of the mountain bike route is at the coast in marina Punat. Above Punat there is a road Punat – Baška where is the crossroad for Veli Vrh. The first section is the carriageway with the steep ascent. It turns first into singletrack than again into the carriageway. After about 2.5 km at the crossroad turn right on the paved road. This the highway Punat – Baška. Proceed 1.1 km in the direction Baška and on the next crossroad, at Treskavac saddle, turn right on the unpaved road for Veli Vrh. The road proceeds to the south and some sections are placed on paved road too. After 3km there is the crossroad. Turn right on the labeled carriageway for Veli Vrh. After few hundred meters the carriageway turns into the singletrack. The singletrack is labeled with white/red signs. For the ride you can choose some sections out of the trail too. The orientation is easy because there is no trees and all the terrain is easy visible. Few hundred meters before Veli Vrh peak start to hike with the bike. From Veli Vrh peak leads the labeled rocky trail to Brestovica peak and than to Obzova peak. From Obzova you can get a nice view in the south direction to the North Velebit mountain. From Obzova the labeled downhill trail proceeds first to the west and than to north west to Punat – Malantruš. After about 3.5km the singletrack turns into the carriageway. The downhill section is technically very demanding. Be careful! On the next junction turn left, open and close the gate and proceed on the labeled singletrack. The trail ends on the paved road in Punat. Turn right and proceed to the starting point at the coast. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery of the route.

 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route Punat - Obzova

Elevation profile of MTB route Punat – Obzova

 
Notes & references: During summer is very hot so I suggest to plan the route for winter, spring or fall. UST tires with the sealant and full suspension bike are recommended. The downhill section is technically very demanding.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Punat
Punat
The trail above Punat
The trail
The trail above Punat
The trail

The paved road
The unpaved road
The carriageway

At Veli Vrh
Veli Vrh
Rocky trail on the ridge of The Island of Krk
Rocky trail
Rocky trail on the ridge of The Island of Krk
Rocky trail

At Brestovica peak
At Brestovica peak
The trail from Brestovica to Obzova
The trail
At Obzova peak
At Obzova peak

The view from Obzova. In the background there is Velebit mountain.
The view from Obzova
The trail back to Punat
The trail
The junction

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