VELEBIT MOUNTAIN
BIKE & SWIM
About Velebit
is the largest though not the highest mountain range in Croatia. The range forms a part of the Dinaric Alps and is located along the Adriatic coast, separating it from Lika in the interior. Velebit begins in the northwest near Senj with the Vratnik mountain pass and ends 145 km to the southeast near the source of the Zrmanja river northwest of Knin
The Northern Velebit National Park (Croatian: Nacionalni park Sjeverni Velebit) is a national park in Croatia that covers 109 km2 of the northern section of the Velebit mountains, the largest mountain range in Croatia. Because of the abundant variety of this part of the Velebit range, the area was upgraded from a nature reserve in 1999, and opened as a national park in September the same year.
The whole of the Velebit range is a “nature park”, a lesser conservation category. Another national park on Velebit is the Paklenica on its southern side.
From 150 €
Zavižan Altitude
WHEN TO VISIT?
If you want to have a thrill overlooking the Adriatic coast from higher ground, the best time for bike adventure is during the Spring or Summer. If the weather permits, Autumn can also bring some fantastic rides.
INFO ABOUT THE TOUR
Duration: 4-8h
Difficulty: Moderate
Tour distance: 50 km
Cycling distance: 50 km
Altitude gain: 1000m
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Guided bike tour
Guided walking tour of the park
Bike or e-bike with helmet
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WHAT TO WEAR
Cycling clothes recommended
Good shoes recommended
Lightweight Jacket
Sunglasses
Water bottles
WHAT TO EXPECT
What a view! Take a ride up hill through one of our high altitude national parks to the Zavižan peak. A view overlooking the Primorje and its island. If you are lucky and the weather is clear you can see the cost of Italy. Don’t be surprised if you are standing in some snow while watching people swimming in the sea down below.
Be prepared for some uphill and long climbs. But don’t worry if this is too much we can take you closer to the top by van. This route can be moderated in many ways without loosing any highlights.
USEFUL INFO
*Northern Velebit is a national park. Respect the nature! The mountain is know to change the weather quickly so allways have a wind jacket and spare clothes in your back pack.