Adventure Croatia cycling Cycling-in-Croatia

Enthusiasts of two-wheel travel may move at a slower speed than their motorised counterparts, but their experience of the environment involves all senses - the fragrances of meadows and the freshness of waterfalls, singing of birds, and the wonderful taste of spring water. Village roads, forest tracks, paths through meadows and vineyards take them to places not to be found on the maps of the usual tourist sightseeing tours. Sociable encounters with the local population, colourful ethnography, home-cooked food and delectable wines all add spice to this gently paced adventure, In national parks and nature parks circular cycling routes are marked. If you happen to find yourself at the Plitvice lakes you will be able to enjoy some of the most beautiful cycling routes to be found anywhere in Europe.
 

All areas are open to cycling tours. They do not require too much effort, while at the same time bringing you into direct contact with an incredible diversity of landscapes -the mountains and valleys of sunny Istria, trails through the forests of Gorski kotar, the green and undulating hills of Hrvotsko zagorje dotted with vineyards, the fertile plains of Slavonic ond Turopol|e. Villages of timber and stone-built houses, vineyard cottages, historical burghs, castles and manor houses, churches and chapels - oil these provide picturesque resting points and sites of cultural interest.