Učka Tour

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Opatija, Primorsko-goranska županija, HR

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road cycling in Central Europe mostly in area of Carpathian Mountains

65 mi.

7,641 ft.

beautiful tour around Učka mountain and Istrijska Riviera

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This route offers great climbs up to 1400 meters above sea level and amazing winding descents, which is why it is a favorite destination for many cyclists. Along with the climbs, you can enjoy beautiful panoramas towards the interior or views of the sea.
The start is in the town @photo[Opatija](18765719), in the heart of the Istrian Riviera and a tourist center near the city of Rijeka. Parking is paid everywhere in the area, I recommend parking on the waterfront, in the morning it is usually free, the price ranges from 12 euros for the whole day, or 1 euro per hour. Right next door is a restaurant with a terrace, where the arrival is also planned.

* Opatija 0km- Ičiči 4km - a stretch needed to get going and warm up your muscles before the climb. The road can be busy in the morning.
* 4th km - 26th km - Climb to the top of Učka mountain, @photo[climb](18765725) up to 17,7%, average is 5,9%.
* 19th km - rest area with panoramic @photo[view](18765734)
* 20th km - restaurant, ideally visited only when descending from @photo[Vojak](18765726) at the 30th kilometer
* 26th km - peak @photo[stupania](18765727), the reward is 360° views.
* 30th km - ideal to visit @poi[restaurant](162614433) on 20th kilometer
* 48th km - Dam @poi[Letaj](162614427)
* 57th km - @poi[Pijana Spruga](162614418) crooked railway
* 60th km - castle ruins @poi[Kožjak](162614419)
* 69th km - hardest short @photo[climb](18765728) to Plomin @slice[max. 28%](d,68160.5,69129.8) (can be bypassed if you turn left at 65.8km towards Plomin, but that would be a shame)
* 70th km - opportunity for refreshment - @photo[restaurant](18765729) Dorina with local food
* 72nd km - rest area with @photo[view](18765740) of the sea
* 72nd km - continuation of the route along the coast without significant climbs to the finish
* 80th km - town Brseč
* 90th km - town Moscenička Draga
* 94th km - town Medveja
* 99th km - town Ika
* 103rd km - @photo[Opatija](18765717) end of the journey
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## Do not forget
* there is different temperature at sea level and at 1400 meters above sea level, take a jacket with you, especialy when you plan the trip in early spring or late autumn.
* the descent from Učka is long, winding and steep, don't overestimate your riding skills
* take some snack with you, between the @slice[stops](d,40090.5,68803.3) there are not many possiblities to buy food
* same with water, two bidons are minimum
* some roads are busy especialy at the sea side between @slice[Ičiči and Opatija](d,178.3,3988.2)

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