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From Zadar: Hike and Bike Velebit Nature Park
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Magic Croatia, Zadar, Zadar County, Dalmatia
Departure from Zadar towards Velebit Nature Park.
Stop At: Velebit Nature Park, Gospic, Lika-Senj County
Arrival at the foothills of Velebit’s most attractive mountain peak. From there begins one 1:20 hours long climb towards the top of the peak. When we reach top, you will have 30 minutes long pause to rest and enjoy in breathtaking panorama of Zadar hinterland and archipelago from 1100 meters height.
After this short pause, we will start 40-minutes descend towards foothills of the peak.
There, new adventure begins. Easy downhill bike ride till first stop – one of the most beautiful viewpoints and small chapel built to honor hero of the Croatian Homeland war.
Shortly after we will stop near the rock that exceeds the road. Our guide will explain techniques of stone breaking and the construction of the macadam road built in 1832.
Ride continues till small church of St Francis built by the Austrian Emperor Francis I to commemorate the newly built road. This site is quite popular among photographers.
Next stop is at the birth house of Luka Modrić, World's and Europe’s best football player in 2018 and one of the players of famous Real Madrid football club.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Zrmanja, Zadar, Zadar County, Dalmatia
Next stop is at the plateau above the Zrmanja Canyon with outstanding view.
Zrmanja river flows through wild and rocky landscape and creates magnificent canyon.
This plateau served as a filming location for numerous movie scenes about Indian chief Winnetou based on Karl May’s novels.
Here ends our cycling adventure and we return to Zadar.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Magic Croatia, Zadar, Zadar County, Dalmatia
Departure from Zadar towards Velebit Nature Park.
Stop At: Velebit Nature Park, Gospic, Lika-Senj County
Arrival at the foothills of Velebit’s most attractive mountain peak. From there begins one 1:20 hours long climb towards the top of the peak. When we reach top, you will have 30 minutes long pause to rest and enjoy in breathtaking panorama of Zadar hinterland and archipelago from 1100 meters height.
After this short pause, we will start 40-minutes descend towards foothills of the peak.
There, new adventure begins. Easy downhill bike ride till first stop – one of the most beautiful viewpoints and small chapel built to honor hero of the Croatian Homeland war.
Shortly after we will stop near the rock that exceeds the road. Our guide will explain techniques of stone breaking and the construction of the macadam road built in 1832.
Ride continues till small church of St Francis built by the Austrian Emperor Francis I to commemorate the newly built road. This site is quite popular among photographers.
Next stop is at the birth house of Luka Modrić, World's and Europe’s best football player in 2018 and one of the players of famous Real Madrid football club.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Zrmanja, Zadar, Zadar County, Dalmatia
Next stop is at the plateau above the Zrmanja Canyon with outstanding view.
Zrmanja river flows through wild and rocky landscape and creates magnificent canyon.
This plateau served as a filming location for numerous movie scenes about Indian chief Winnetou based on Karl May’s novels.
Here ends our cycling adventure and we return to Zadar.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hiking guide
- Use of bicycle
- Insurance for consequences from injuries
- Entry/Admission - Velebit Nature Park
Not included
- Lunch - Optional: traditional lunch called "Peka". It is traditional way of preparing meat (veal or lamb) under iron bell, in open fire.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Features
Tourism
60%
Sport
55%
Cultural
25%
