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Feb 02
in MTB HR routes 0 comments tags: Jadovno, Nikola Tesla, Smiljan, Trnovac, Velebit

Smiljan – Jadovno

The unpaved road section

The unpaved road section

Country: Croatia
Area name: Velebit, Middle
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 08-Apr-2010
Length (km): 41.5
Elevation gain (m): 540
Technical difficulty: ●●
GPS tracklog: download




Overview of mountain biking route:

The most of the sections of the mountain bike route Smiljan – Jadovno are situated on Middle Velebit mountain. Smiljan village, the starting point of the mountain bike route is situated on the north side of Velebit mountain. In Smiljan village there is the birth house of Nikola Tesla who was the inventor and electrical engineer. The MTB route is fast & easy and mostly placed on the unpaved road. The route can be combined with Jadovno – Baške Oštarije and Jadovno – Štirovača routes.




 
Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Gospić, Smiljan village.
 
Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the MTB route is near the birth house and museum of Nikola Tesla in Smiljan village. Proceed on the paved road to the west course. After about 800 meters turn left on the carriageway. The carriageway leads to Trnovac village. In Trnovac village proceed on the paved road near the church  to Jadovno village. The ascent leads to Jadovno. In Jadovno village turn right and proceed on the carriageway to the north west course. At the end of the valley the steep ascent leads to the ridge of the hill. Keep the ride on the unpaved road and after few turns the trail proceeds to the north west course. The short and steep descent section to Bužim valley is placed on the carriageway and than follows a short singletrack. The singletrack ends at the junction with the unpaved road. Proceed to Bužim valley and than ride back to Smiljan on the unpaved road. 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 Smiljan to Jadovno

Elevation profile of MTB route from Smiljan to Jadovno

 
Notes & references:

The route is recommended during spring, summer and fall. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

The birth house of Nikola Tesla in Smiljan village
Smiljan village
The view on South Velebit mountain from the trail Smiljan - Trnovac
The view
The carriageway from Smiljan to Trnovac
The carriageway

Trnovac village and in the background there is Velebit mountain.
The view
Jadovno village
Jadovno village
The unpaved road in Jadovno village
The unpaved road

The unpaved road section
The church in Smiljan village
The church

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