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in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Ravna Gora, Trakošćan

Ravna Gora

Trakošćan castle

Trakošćan castle

Country: Croatia
Area name: Hrvatsko Zagorje
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 09-Mar-2008
Length (km): 17.9
Elevation gain (m): 820
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of the mountain biking route:

The route  Ravna Gora is situated in north Croatia in the area known as Hrvatsko Zagorje. Trakošćan is well known castle near the lake and park. Trakošćan is the starting point of the route. Ravna Gora mountain is situated north west from Trakošćan. The route passes through many villages and it ends at the ridge and peak of Ravna Gora. After rainy days some sections are very muddy.




 
Getting there: Croatia, Zagreb, Krapina, Macelj, Trakošćan or Croatia, Varaždin, Ivanec, Lepoglava, Trakošćan.
 
Map of the mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:




 

The starting point of the mountain bike route is Trakošćan castle. Follow the labeled trail with red/white circles to the north west course. The first section is muddy until you reach the crossroad in the  Kotarščaki village. The village is bellow the ridge of Ravna Gora mountain. Proceed to the west on unpaved road. Follow the direction of the ridge. There are many short ups and downs on paved or unpaved roads. On all crossroads proceed to keep the west course. You will pass through the small villages and the section ends with the long descent to the crossroad with the paved road near the Kamenica stream. Turn left on the crossroad and proceed to the north course. The labeled trail follows to the ridge. On the left side of the road is Kamenica stream. After few kilometers the paved road turns into the unpaved road. At the ridge there is Filić hut at the elevation level of 640m over the sea. On the ridge follow the carriageway to the north east course. Near the trail there is Tri Kralja church and the second hut named Pusti Duh on Ravna Gora mountain. On Map and in Elevation profile the route is described as the point to point route. You can use the same way to ride back to Trakošćan castle. There are other trails for come back. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery of the route.

 
 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route on Ravna Gora mountain

Elevation profile of MTB route on Ravna Gora mountain

 
Notes & references:

The route is recommended during all seasons. In winter check the snow conditions.
 
Gallery of the mountain biking route:

Trakošćan castle
Trakošćan castle
The trail near Trakošćan
The trail
The trail

The unpaved road
The paved road
Ravna Gora
Ravna Gora

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