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Cycling Novalja

Cycling Novalja


Experience cycling in the vicinity of sea because of warm weather and soft fragrant air. When cycling island Pag, the wind always blows from the front. The island of Pag is a unique island and one of the longest islands in beautiful Croatia. The island is filled with natural beauties of untouched nature, stonewalls and stones.


Cycling routes Pag

The Pag bike routes have been woven into the entire landscape of the island of Pag. Along with the marked cycling bike routes, there are many routes suitable for cycling.

Over 115 km kilometers long  Pag bike routes and the beauty of the landscape will make cycling Pag a great experience for all cycling fans. Cycling Pag has been a part of the tourist offer of the island Pag and Novalja for a long time, and many cycling fans come to the island to enjoy Pag bike routes and thebeauties of the island landscape. According to them, it is diffucult to say which Pag bike route is more beautiful or attractive. But the cycling fans all agree that the cycling island Pag is a unique experience. There are 14 arranged cycling bike routes:

1. Route Vodice (Pag beach) – St Jerolim – Gajac – Skunca (Novalja) 18.600 m

The track begins at the town beach in Pag, about 4 kilometres through the inhabited area, where you can rest, drink a refreshing drink, eat something light in the restaurant and continue. Parallel with the track are very beautiful coves and beaches but the paths leading to them are very steep. Half way through the track is a source of clear drinkable Velebit water and a nudist beach Sveti Duh (Holy Ghost). About 1 kilometre ahead is a chapel of St Jerolim where you can rest in the shades of evergreen trees and head to the end of the track in Novalja. If you go uphill to Kastel you’ll be able to see the ornithological reservation at your left side. From there you pass through tourist settlement Gajac and take the macadam road to Novalja.

2. Route “Slana staza” 6.930 m

After 1 kilometre you will see the old town of Pag at your right, and 200 meters further is a macadam road without difficult ascents. Special attraction is the drive to the salt-works. This visit has to be announced day earlier in the tourist board of the town Pag. Last 300 meters before the exit to the open road the path goes through the reed. Turning left will lead you to Gorice and right to the paths "Ptica" Veliko blato – "Smokvica" – "Prutna" – "Rt Dubrovnik".

3. Route "Stari grad - Kosljun" 6.900 m

First part of the road is the same as „Slana staza“. At 4,3 kilometres after turning for Kosljun you should expect shorter but steeper ascent by macadam 500 meters long. At the top there’s a beautiful view of the salt-works that is followed by descent along the road to the village of Kosljun. On the way back you can enjoy in picturesque island scenery but also need to be careful of the traffic. This route is recommended for more experienced bikers.

4. Route "Ptica" Veliko blato 5.700 m

Take the path “Slana staza”, turn right and after 4 kilometres you’ll find this track. It’s very attractive for all categories, drive on the asphalt, not crowded street. After 2,9 kilometres you arrive to the ornithological reservation. Near the village Vlasici is a beautiful beach with medical mud. Just before Vlasici turning to right will take you the path “Smokvica”.

5. Route "Smokvica" 7.000 m

Narrow, asphalt road, 1,2 kilometres long from Vlasici to Smokvica through sheep pastures and lonely sandy beaches will take you to the beginning of one of the hardest tracks, not because of the length but for inaccessible terrain and sharp rocks. This track demands durability of people and bicycles. Walk through rocky scenery isn’t recommended because of the possible encounter with the only venomous inhabitant of the island (snake adder). All the effort will be rewarded with the beautiful green ending of the track. After 5,5 kilometres there are wooden door that need to be shut after passing through. This track ends at the beginning of the track “Prutna”.

6. Route "Prutna" 7.600 m

There are no water sources throughout the track so it is best to prepare in advance. After Povljane, head right. After the door, slight ascent on the macadam road. The road goes through rocky surroundings at the very top of the small peninsula Prutna. At the end of the track, a beautiful view of the Pag bridge.

7. Track "Rt Dubrovnik" 4.800 m

First part of the tack goes along the coast through the grove with a beach on its edge. After 1 kilometre it is necessary to close the door on the fence. Slow ascent begins on the track covered with sharp rocks. There’s no shade or water. Beautiful view on the Kosljun bay spreads from the top of the track. Taking aside the difficulty the track isn’t too long. However sharp rocks and thorns can puncture the tires so came prepared. 

8. Route "Simuni - Cove Girenica" 4.500 m

At the beginning of the track left turn can take you to the camp a beach in Simuni. After 2,6 kilometres the asphalt track cuts through the road from Kolan to Madre. Special attention is required during the season, because the track is narrow and surrounded by stonewalls so the passing by with other participants will be slightly difficult. After the crossroad two macadam roads lead the Uvala. At first milder descent, gets steeper and brings you to beautiful cove Girernica. The restaurant works in season.

9. Route "Kolan" 2.500 m

If you start in Kolane the road takes you to the track Vodice - St Jerolim - Gajac – Skunca, turning right you arrive in Pag, and straight to Novalja. The track is short, interesting because the goes through the fields and reed. The ridge leading to village Madre is very difficult and is recommended only to those searching for extreme forms of this sport or very experienced bikers. In Kolane you can refresh and buy local products: Pag cheese, local sherry, dry crude cheese.

10. Route "Kamenolom (Quarry)" 10.500 m

It starts at the edge of Stara Novalja, before the ferry port on the left side. The 10,5 kilometres long adventure awaits you. After 500 meters of harder ascent, the drive continues on the macadam road. At the first crossroad you can go down to a beautiful beach. If you have decided to conquer this track, the ascents and descents are taking turns for the next 5 kilometres. At 6,8 kilometres is a quarry, followed by a turning leading to the watering place for sheep. This a great place for a short rest or you can continue directly to the next quarry. This is the end of the track. After few hundred meters is a road leading from Zigljen to Novalja. Turn left after Zigljen, and then right after 2,1 kilometres and you are in the UFO park. Left turn will bring you to a beautiful 2 kilometres long descent ending at the beach Zrce offering beach clubs, fast food and refreshments. 

11. Route "Novaljsko polje (Novalja field)" 2.800 m

This track is perfect for nature lovers and families. You can enjoy a ride with mild ascents and over small bridges. You don’t have to stick to one direction, but choose different directions across the field.

12. Route "Vinske staze (Wine route)" 4.400 m

Because of its sharp ascents for this route you need to be completely concentrated and in good shape. At the end of the track you can enjoy the view of Novalja field. At your left is a wine cellar. Wonderful menu in an amazing ambiance will be a reward on its own.

   
13. Route "Caska - Metajna - canyon Ručica" 13.200 m

This track is also a traffic route, so be careful. It offers beautiful ride by the fields and the view of Pag bay. Throughout the track wherever you descent you will find a beautiful beach. Be sure to try water from mountain Velebit or fried picarel in village Metajna. Two kilometres from Metajna is cove Rucica with a beautiful beach. At the grill “Kanjon” you can eat, drink and rest no matter what time you arrive. While you’re taking a bath at the big beach the sound of bells will let you know that your lunch or dinner are ready. Enjoy!

    
14. Route "Novalja - Lun" 20.000 m

This track is also a traffic route. You can find a spot for rest by turning left (if you’re going from Novalja) at the beaches Potocnica or Jakisnica. Special trill is a drive through an olive grove where some olive trees are over 1000 years old!! Lun is a beautiful village where you can rest and try some of the local delicacies.

   

About cycling island Pag

Don't worry if you don't have enough time to take all cycling bike routes. You can always come back to Novalja next year and the one after that. Start a tradition of cycling Pag holidays. And for all questions about yoour Pag vacation or accommodation Novalja, please send us an enquiry. We are looking forward to seeing you on some of the island Pag cycling Pag routes.

 

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