Venice to Dubrovnik cycling

september - oktober 2023

A cycling adventure down the western side of the Adriatic following the influence of the Venetian empire. Les mer

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Reisende Venice to Dubrovnik cycling
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- 30. sep. 2023, 07:00
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Høyde: 9 m
- Kroatia Šibenik Uvala Vurnaža 43.722187, 15.89641643°43’20” N 15°53’47” E
Dag 11
Zadar to Sibenik
30. september 2023, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Distance: 63 km. Total elevation: 500 m

A really cruisy day, hopping on an early ferry to cycle the length of the island of Ugljan before another ferry back to the mainland and into Sibenik.

Another stunning hotel, time to swim in the pool (cold) have an Aperol Spritz and an excellent dinner.Les mer
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Reisende Venice to Dubrovnik cycling
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- 1. okt. 2023, 07:00
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Høyde: 126 m
- Kroatia Šibensko-Kninska Županija Skradin Rupe 43.894924, 15.97137543°53’42” N 15°58’17” E
Dag 12
Sibenik to Krka National Park
1. oktober 2023, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Distance: 46 km. Total elevation: 650 m

A rolling route through back roads & small villages got us to Krka National Park. It wasn’t all easy cycling as the line of spinning wind turbines were a good forewarning of the headwind to come!

The park is known for its picturesque waterfalls and it was a pleasant shady walk along the boardwalks.Les mer
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Reisende Venice to Dubrovnik cycling
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- 2. okt. 2023, 07:00
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Høyde: 15 m
- Kroatia Splitsko-Dalmatinska Županija Hvar Hvar Port 43.173013, 16.44103443°10’23” N 16°26’28” E
Dag 13
Split - Rest Day
2. oktober 2023, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Some rest - but also things to do! An early morning swim, an excellent tour around Diocletian’s Palace and general investigation of the old town.
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Reisende Old town looks lovely
03.10.2023SvarOversette
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Reisende Venice to Dubrovnik cycling
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- Legg til bøttelisteFjern fra bøtteliste
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- 3. okt. 2023, 07:55
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Høyde: 26 m
- Kroatia Splitsko-Dalmatinska Županija Hvar Hvar Port 43.173271, 16.43433543°10’24” N 16°26’4” E
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Dag 14
Split to Hvar
3. oktober 2023, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Distance: 46 km. Total elevation: 650 m

Ferry to Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, then a figure 8 route across the length of the island, finishing in the beautiful 13th century port town of Hvar.

Stunning day - followed the road that hugged the coastline from Stari Grad to the pretty towns of Otok and Jesla right on the water. Then past olive groves, grape vines and shaded pine plantations. Then a superb 10km climb with a steady 6% gradient but with a kicker at the end.

A swim off the beach (warmest water yet), then pizza & red wine was a fitting end to an excellent day.Les mer
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Reisende And that scenery looks gorgeous
03.10.2023SvarOversette
Reisende Wow wow. That trip came up quickly. Enjoy
05.10.2023SvarOversette
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Reisende Venice to Dubrovnik cycling
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- 4. okt. 2023, 07:04
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Høyde: 8 m
- Kroatia Dubrovačko-Neretvanska Županija Vela Luka Brkat 42.961416, 16.7153542°57’41” N 16°42’55” E
Dag 15
Hvar Sunrise Loop
4. oktober 2023, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Distance: 25 km. Total elevation: 600 m

Absolutely worth getting out of bed for! A steady climb up through the gorge before the heat of the day and the early light making the views picture perfect.

The post ride swim was glorious - the Med/Adriatic is extra salty due to the high evaporation rate and so it feels like you are like a cork bobbing in water.

Time to explore Hvar - a really attractive port town with the old fort dominating the hillside with great views down into town, the plaza and the church. The church was full - a lengthy funeral service was in progress for an emeritus bishop. Lots of church dignitaries in their robes and beautiful singing from the full choir.

Then another ferry to catch - this one taking us to Vela Luka on the island of Korcula.Les mer
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- 5. okt. 2023, 19:08
- 🌙 22 °C
- Høyde: 12 m
- Kroatia Dubrovačko-Neretvanska Županija Korčula Kocula Port 42.956066, 17.1396942°57’22” N 17°8’23” E
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Dag 16
Vela Luka to Korcula
5. oktober 2023, Kroatia ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Distance: 70 km. Total elevation: 995 m

Four fabulous climbs (I can’t believe I actually said that!). Back roads, vineyards, olive groves, turquoise bays, beaches, steep cliffs - today ticked all the boxes. A really wonderful day on the bike, lunch a winery (with tasting).

Having cycled the length of the island we finished in the town of the same name - Korcula - at a lovely hotel on the beach - perfect for a refreshing swim!

Pre dinner we had a really interesting tour of the old town. Due to its strategic location it was one of the important and wealthy Venetian naval settlements played a key part in controlling the maritime trade.Les mer
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Looks lovely!! [jane]
06.10.2023SvarOversette
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Reisende Venice to Dubrovnik cycling
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- 6. okt. 2023, 07:00
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Høyde: 11 m
- Kroatia Dubrovačko-Neretvanska Županija Ston Strinčera 42.836952, 17.69678742°50’13” N 17°41’48” E
Dag 17
Korcula to Ston
6. oktober 2023, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Distance: 60 km. Total elevation: 902 m

Early ferry to the mainland. An interesting high cloud formation for most of the day. Nice coastal road before the big climb to our picnic lunch. Then a rewarding inland downhill and a sneaky tunnel which opened up to amazing vistas of the Dalmatian coast.

Explored the old city of Ston which has a series of well preserved defensive stone walls. Originally over 7km (now around 5km remain), they were built in the 14th century to protect the precious salt pans that contributed to Dubrovnik's wealth, and are still being worked today.

Ston is also renowned for its ‘Ston Cake’ - which we had to try. It’s an interesting combination of almonds, walnuts, penne pasta, cinnamon & chocolate.Les mer
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Reisende Venice to Dubrovnik cycling
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- 7. okt. 2023, 07:58
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Høyde: 30 m
- Kroatia Dubrovnik Uvala Danče 42.645467, 18.09058342°38’44” N 18°5’26” E
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Dag 18
Dubrovnik Loop
7. oktober 2023, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Distance: 26 km. Total elevation: 505 m

A sunrise loop ride up to the top of Mt Srd which dominates the hill behind Dubrovnik. 19kms flat then a 10km climb with some ‘keep you honest’ sections of 18% in the last kilometer.

Great ride- and even more memorable as Lizzie has joined me for a few days of R&R and she did the ride (with e-assist)!

Post ride breakfast, swim & bike disassembly & packing before a truly lazy day in this most gorgeous hotel.Les mer
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Reisende Well done. Hi Lizzie!
07.10.2023SvarOversette
Wow how lovely! [Jane]
09.10.2023SvarOversette
Great photo! [Jane]
09.10.2023SvarOversette
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