ZAGREB MOUNTAIN BIKING – Tailor Made Adventures in Croatia
TRIP INFO
Activities: biking (3 hours, 24 km/15 mi)
Location: Zagreb and Medvednica Nature Park, close to Zagreb
Level: easy/moderate (more challenging routes on request)
Terrain: wide bike paths and gravel roads, mostly downhill (some uphills)
Season: April-October
ZAGREB MOUNTAIN BIKING
- Drive to the top of „Bear Mountain“ that embraces the Croatian capital city Zagreb
- Bike down through 1 nature park and 2 forest parks
- Enjoy beautiful nature and fresh air while riding the exciting forest paths
- Admire amazing views over the city and the region of Zagorje on the other side
Mount Medvednica that embraces the Croatian capital city Zagreb is a unique example of preserved nature at the doorstep of a large city. The name Medvednica could be translated as „bear mountain“ (medvjed means bear in Croatian). It is a favourite hiking, mountain biking and skiing destination for the citizens of Zagreb and its visitors, proclaimed nature park to protect its rich and diverse living world.
Some of the highlights of this fun ride that deserve to be mentioned are amazing views over Zagreb and the region of Zagorje which is on the other side of the massif, as well as Medvednica’s dense forests and fresh air ideal to escape the summer heats and city hustle.
PROGRAM EXAMPLE
We will pick you up in your accommodation in Zagreb and drive to the mountain top (please contact us to arrange the exact pick up time and place).
The highest peak Sljeme (1033 m or 3389 ft) will be our startpoint. From there we will make our way down the wide paths through the forest, take breaks to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and have an optional picnic. Continuing down we reach the outskirts of Zagreb. The last part of the trip is through the forest Park of Dotrscina and finally Maksimir, one of the oldest public parks in Europe that is a real tresure for local people that come there to enjoy the forest, lakes and paths for recreation. Zagreb zoo is also there so you are welcome to stay and visit.
EQUIPMENT
We provide bikes and helmets (plus map, bike locks and spare parts for the self-guided version)
Things to bring: comfortable clothes for biking, water bottle, waterproof jacket, long sleeve shirt beacuse of the lower temperatures at the mountain top
NOTES
- Minimum age 14. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Be sure to contact us if you are interested in adding this trip to your tailor made adventure!