Croatia Scenic
A cycling tour with 10 stages, starting in Donji grad, City of Zagreb, Croatia.OverviewAbout this tour
Way of the Hero trek through Croatia and Slovenia
- 10
- Routes
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- Duration
- 549.9 km
- Distance
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- Avg. speed
- 6,072 m
- Ascent
- 5,793 m
- Descent
Layne Gneitingcreated this 7 years ago
Croatia 1 Scenic
Cycling route in Donji grad, City of Zagreb, Croatia
We'll trade the energy of Zagreb for suburbs and eventually quiet country roads flowing toward Slovenia. After the border crossing we'll enjoy rolling climbs, farmlands, and lush views of the Slovenian countryside. Tonight we'll stay with a Warmshowers host or cruise on into Krsko.
- 62.6 km
- Distance
- 587 m
- Ascent
- 516 m
- Descent
Croatia 2 Scenic
Cycling route in Krško, Krško, Slovenia
Castles, churches, memorials and more await us on this leg of the journey, all running along the Sava River. By evening we'll arrive at Litija, a town of 15,000 where you can buy a slab of cheese before bed. Campsite: Domacija Paternoster.
- 68.3 km
- Distance
- 282 m
- Ascent
- 211 m
- Descent
Croatia 3 Scenic
Cycling route in Litija, Litija, Slovenia
It's the capital of Slovenia today--Ljubljana (pronounced lyoob-lee-yah-nah). Before entering this dragon-laden city with her secret stories and three-pronged bridge, we'll take the upper roads.
- 43.9 km
- Distance
- 525 m
- Ascent
- 472 m
- Descent
Croatia 4 SCENIC
Cycling route in Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
With mountains as the backdrop we'll meander over to Lake Bled, a gorgeous lake overlooked by Bled Castle. If you find romance, you can always hop over to the island and get married (thousands do).
- 57.5 km
- Distance
- 461 m
- Ascent
- 263 m
- Descent
Croatia 5 Scenic
Cycling route in Bled, Občina Bled, Slovenia
Remember that stunning gorge we thought was Tolmin Gorge? Apparently it's just around the bend at Blejski Vintgar. Today we shake it up a bit with some dirt roads through a gorgeous valley and end up at the base of the Slovenian Alps in Kranjska Gora.
- 35 km
- Distance
- 569 m
- Ascent
- 268 m
- Descent
Croatia 6 SCENIC
Cycling route in Kranjska Gora, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Today we climb the highest pass in Slovenia! Vrsic Pass has 50 hairpin bends and a lovely serpentine road that leads to an old Russian church and breathtaking scenery. It's steep, but strong and steady wins the race. Believe me, the views and the electric sense of victory will…
- 44.1 km
- Distance
- 892 m
- Ascent
- 1,234 m
- Descent
Croatia 7 SCENIC
Cycling route in Bovec, Občina Bovec, Slovenia
Today's an active rest day where you can relax and explore Bovec or ditch the gear and pedal our way up Mangart Saddle, an up-and-back climb with stunning views, serpentine roads, and a thrilling sense of euphoria.
- 46.5 km
- Distance
- 1,466 m
- Ascent
- 1,466 m
- Descent
Croatia 9 Scenic
Cycling route in Fogliano Redipuglia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Welcome to Italia! Once titled the Imperial Free City of Trieste, this Italian town has a rich and battle-ridden history, dating back centuries. Here you'll find old Roman forums, ampitheater, a Serbian Orthodox Church, and Austro-Hungarian architecture throughout the city befo…
- 63.7 km
- Distance
- 426 m
- Ascent
- 534 m
- Descent
Croatia 10 Scenic
Cycling route in Izola, Izola, Slovenia
The Istrian Peninsula is known for its beaches, coastline, fishing, and old towns. In Porec we have to visit the Euphasian Basilica, which dates back to the 6th Century and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Camp at Camp Meterada or Camp Polidor.
- 61.2 km
- Distance
- 378 m
- Ascent
- 369 m
- Descent
Croatia 11 SCENIC
Cycling route in Poreč, Istria County, Croatia
It's all about the coast. Ravinj was named one of the most beautiful coastal towns of 2014 by Travel and Leisure Magazine, and boasts an old town and bell tower. Pula Arena is the 6th largest Roman Coliseum in the world, and Pula has other treasures like ancient temples, arches…
- 66.9 km
- Distance
- 486 m
- Ascent
- 460 m
- Descent