THE LAKES OF GORSKI KOTAR · Forest Idyll Reflected in a Mirror

At Gornje Jelenje, we set out from the crossroads for Mrzle Vodice on the Rijeka-Zagreb Highway in the direction of Delnice. At 4.4 km, we turn right in the direction of Fužine. At 8.0 km, we turn left, pass Vrelo Cave (8.3 km) and, riding along the lake, arrive in Fu3ine (10.4 km). In the center, we turn in the direction of Vrata (13.0 km). At 13.3 km, we continue straight toward Belo Selo (14.2 km). We pass a spring of potable water (14.7 km). At 17.0 km, we turn left in the direction of Lokve. At 18.0 km, we arrive in Lokve and turn right, and after 250 m turn left. In the center of Lokve, at 19.2 km we turn left and after 150 m turn left again. We pass another spring of potable water (19.8 km). At 21.3 km, we continue straight, at 21.8 km turn right, and after 100 m turn right again. We arrive in Gorski Raj (22.8 km). In Zelin Mrzlovodički (26.7 km), we turn left in the direction of Mrzle Vodice. In Mrzle Vodice (28.3 km), we begin an ascent toward Ravni Podol (31.9 km) and arrive at Gornje Jelenje./font>

LOCATION: Gorski kotar DEPARTURE: Gornje Jelenje, 880 m above sea level GOAL: Gornje Jelenje, 880 m above sea level LENGTH: 35,1 km ALTITUDE DIFFERENTIAL: 210 m HIGHEST POINT: 930 m ACCESSIBILITY BY BICYCLE: TOTAL DIFFICULTY: SMODERATE (GREEN) TIME NEEDED: 2 hours