HINTERLAND OF OPATIA

From the center of Matulji, we take the old road toward Učka, where after passing through Franičići, we turn right toward Lisina. We pass by Rukavac and at 4.5 km start riding on a macadam road. On the descent toward Lisina, we pass by old Italian barracks, and at 9.7 km we arrive at the top of the hill. After 1 km, we arrive at a crossroads and turn right toward a mountain chalet, an ideal place for a break and something to eat. From the chalet, we descend straight toward Škrapna. At 12.1 km, we turn right, following the signs, and at 13.0 km we arrive in Škrapna. It is worthwhile stopping at the old rock, where we have a beautiful view of the hinterland of Opatia. Immediately upon leaving Škrapna, we turn right and take the old road to Kriva. We turn left, pass through Zdemer, and at 16.0 km turn right toward Kuæeli. Immediately at the entrance to the village, we turn right and make a steep descent on an asphalt road toward Rukavac. From the center of Rukavac, we continue straight toward Mihotići, where we return to the old road going to Uèka, which we take to return to the center of Matulji.

LOCATION: Lisina DEPARTURE: Matulji, 200 m above sea level GOAL: Matulji, 200 m above sea level LENGTH: 21.5 km ALTITUDE DIFERENTIAL: 510 m HIGHEST POINT: 710 m ACCESSIBILITY BY BICYCLE: TOTAL DIFFICULTY: MODERATE (BLUE) TIME NEEDED: 2 hours