FORESTS OF GORSKI KOTAR

From the center of Ravna Gora (in front of the Radin Factory), we set off toward Stara Su[ica. After 0.2 km, we turn right. At 5.5 km, we turn left on a macadam road and begin a gradual ascent. At 8.7 km, we continue straight, at 9.5 km we turn right, and at 11.7 km continue straight. At 14.0 km, we turn right at Begova Cisterna. At 14.6 km, we arrive at a crossroads and make a half right turn, following the signs for cyclists. We can also turn left and at approximately 7 km reach the Bjelolasica Olympic Center. We make a half right turn and continue until 15.1 km, when we turn left (the sign for cyclists says right toward Lokanda - do not follow the sign). At 15.3 km, we turn right and begin to climb. At 17.7 km, we turn right, at 18.6 km left, and at 20.0 km we are on a plateau, from which we begin to descend toward Begovo Razdolje (21.0 km). We continue to descend via Mrkopalj (27.3 km), where at 27.9 km we turn right toward Stari Laz (31.0 km). After several sharp hills, we arrive in Ravna Gora (40.0 km).

LOCATION: Gorski kotar DEPARTURE: Ravna Gora, 830 m above sea level GOAL: Ravna Gora, 830 m above sea level LENGTH: 40 km ALTITUDE DIFFERENTIAL: 310 m HIGHEST POINT: 1140 m ACCESSIBILITY BY BICYCLE: COMPLETE DIFFICULTY: MODERATE (BLUE) TIME NEEDED: 2 hours, 30 minutes