Zlatar - Belecgrad - Takeadventure

The paved road

Country: Croatia
Area name: Hrvatsko Zagorje
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 10-Apr-2009
Length (km): 12.4
Elevation gain (m): 460
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download

Overview of mountain biking route:

The point to point mountain bike route Zlatar – Belecgrad is situated in south area of Ivanščica mountain. The route is fast and easy with the long section on the paved road. The first section passes near the vineyards and the last section is situated along the forest of Ivanščica mountain. Belecgrad is the name of the hut and the ruins of the tower situated on the hill near the hut. The route can be combined with Zlatar – Ivanščica and Ivaščica Classic routes.

Getting there: Europe, Croatia, Zagreb, Zlatar.

Map of mountain biking route:

Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is Zlatar town. Keep right on the main square and proceed to Belec village. After around 300 meters turn right on the paved road. The ascent leads along the village to Ivanščica mountain. On the ridge keep the north course. There is a short unpaved section. Turn left and proceed to the north again. The paved road continues to the north. After the descent keep right to Belec village. On the crossroad in Belec village turn left and after 30 meters turn right near the church. After about 200 meters turn left and proceed on the paved road. The paved road turns into the unpaved road. Keep left on the next cross and proceed to the north course. After about 2.3km there is Belecgrad hut on the right side of the trail. There is a labeled steep singletrack from the hut to the ruins of Belecgrad tower. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery and Notes of the route.

Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route from Zlatar to Belecgrad

Notes & references: The best time for ride is during all seasons. During winter time check the snow conditions. GPS with uploaded route is a must.

Gallery of mountain biking route: