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in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Leska, Risnjak

Risnjak (Leska)

Leska valley

Leska valley

Country: Croatia
Area name: Gorski Kotar
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 10-Nov-2007
Length (km): 23.9
Elevation gain (m): 510
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of mountain biking route:

Gorski Kotar is the area situated in the west part of Croatia. The area around peak Risnjak belongs to the National Park Risnjak. The highest peak Risnjak is at elevation of 1528m over the see level. There are many unpaved roads in this area and all of them can be used for easy XC rides. The area is covered with forest and in some valleys are meadows as well. Few kilometres from the trail there is the lake Lokvarsko Jezero.





 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Zagreb, Karlovac, Delnice, Crni Lug.
 
Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the mountain bike route is the entrance of National Park Risnjaknear Bela Vodica village. From the entrance follow the labeled trail to the north west course. The trail proceeds to Leska valley. The first section of the trail is paved road and it turns into unpaved road. At the end of the valley there is a steep unpaved road that follows to the labeled trail known under the name: the road over Leska valley. At the end of the steep ascent there is a crossroad. Turn right and proceed straight to the west. The unpaved road continues for the next 16km through the forest. At elevation of 900m over see level the unpaved road is more flat with smooth ascents and descents. The unpaved road section ends with the crossroad. Turn right on paved road which leads back to the entrance of National Park Risnjak across Crni Lug village. All the crossroads are labelled and it’s easy to follow the trail. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery of the route.

 
 
 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of Leska (Risnjak) MTB route

Elevation profile of Leska (Risnjak) MTB route


 
Notes & references:

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

Lokvarsko Jezero
Leska valley
Leska valley
The carriageway section

The carriageway section
The carriageway section

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