Karst Plateaus and Views
The Moon Plateau above Baška offers open views of Velebit, Vela plaža, and the bay. Dry stone walls, ponds, and 'mrgari' (sheepfolds) form a network that cyclists cross on shorter segments.
Cycling in Baška
Three official routes and the whole island at your wheels
Baška is the southern base of the island's network. Three local routes offer a family-friendly gravel-asphalt ride through the valley, an MTB loop through the Vela Rika canyon, and a long ascent to the Moon Plateau above the bay. From Baška, the routes naturally continue towards Punat and Vrbnik.
3Official routes in Baška
569 mMoon Plateau
11–26.5 kmLength range
Mar–NovBest season
Why Baška by bike
Karst plateau, family-friendly valley, and connection to hiking trails
From the same starting point, you can choose either an easy ride through the valley or an MTB ascent to the plateau in one day. For multi-day stays, continuing towards the rest of the island is a logical choice.
Flatland along Vela Rika
The valley from Baška to Jurandvor and Draga Bašćanska is flat, with gravel and asphalt. Suitable for families, first-day rides, and combining cycling with a visit to St. Lucia and the Bašćanska ploča.
Connection to hiking trails
Routes 452 and 453 share sections with hiking trails above Baška. With a little planning, cycling and hiking can be combined on the same day.
All levels, one starting point
From Baška, with the same accommodation, family-friendly, medium, and demanding rides can be done in two to three days, without changing accommodation or transporting bikes.
On your own
Three official routes in Baška
All three cards use the official numbers and difficulty ratings from the current Krk Outdoor catalog.
On your own
451 · Following the Glagolitic Heritage and Bašćanska ploča
- 11.3 km
- 157 m ascent
- easy
The calmest entry into the local network — Baška, Jurandvor, Draga Bašćanska, and return along Vela Rika. Along the way are watermills, the stone sanctuary of Our Lady of Gorička, and the Church of St. Lucia with a replica of the Bašćanska ploča.
On your own
452 · By Bike to the Moon
- 26.5 km
- 690 m ascent
- demanding
A long MTB ride to the Moon Plateau above Baška. Through pine forest and switchbacks to the plateau with views of Velebit and Vela plaža, descent to the vineyards, and return along Vela Rika. The most visited trail on the island.
The 'Road to the Moon' section is uphill only, and passing pedestrians is not always easy.
On your own
453 · Through the Vela Rika Canyon
- 11.0 km
- 327 m ascent
- medium
A circular MTB ride with a short but steep climb at the start, a gentle gravel road with views of Velebit, and a descent to the source of Vela Rika — the only permanent watercourse on the Croatian islands.
The stream is crossed multiple times, and it's possible to combine this with route 452 or continue towards Vrbnik.
Comparison
All three routes in the table
Length, ascent, and surface according to the current Krk Outdoor catalog. The recommended bike type is an editorial choice based on the surface description.
| Naziv | Duljina km | Uspon m | Tip | Težina | Preporučeni bicikl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451 · Following the Glagolitic Heritage and Bašćanska ploča | 11,3 | 157 | asphalt and gravel | Easy | Trekking ili gravel |
| 452 · By Bike to the Moon | 26,5 | 690 | dirt road, asphalt and gravel | Demanding | MTB |
| 453 · Through the Vela Rika Canyon | 11,0 | 327 | gravel and singletrack | Medium | MTB |
Data source: Krk Outdoor, overview of cycling routes.
Route Map
Select a route from the list to see its path
The routes are simplified from official GPX records and serve for orientation, not for on-site navigation. Click on the name in the legend to highlight an individual route.
Odaberi rutu
- lagana
- srednje zahtjevna
- zahtjevna
Bike Guru — rental and service in Baška
Bikes, service, and support at Hotel Corinthia
Bike Guru is the only local center that offers rentals, its own service, a parts and equipment shop, and bike storage. It is located on the ground floor of Hotel Corinthia, thirty meters from the sea.
Rental
MTB, e-MTB, and children's MTB bikes, e-scooters, and rollerblades. The price list is published on the Bike Guru website and changes seasonally — check before arrival.
Service
Minor and major service for all bike types, bike washing, individual hourly repairs. Work appointments are made by phone or email.
Shop and Equipment
Spare parts, cycling and outdoor clothing and equipment, energy bars and drinks. Handy before a longer ride on 452.
Contact
Ul. Emila Geistlicha 39, ground floor of Hotel Corinthia.
+385 92 406 1595
[email protected]
Continuation beyond Baška
Six logical steps towards Punat and Vrbnik
Neighboring routes from the Krk Outdoor catalog that combine well with the Baška starting point. For GPX and exact descriptions, open the individual route record.
| Šifra | Naziv | Duljina km | Uspon m | Težina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Shepherd's Tour (Punat) | 7,4 | 250 | Demanding |
| 442 | Worker's Tour (Punat) | 9,0 | 300 | Demanding |
| 443 | Olive Grower's Tour (Punat) | 13,0 | 263 | Easy |
| 461 | Along the Paths of the Frankopans and Žlahtina (Vrbnik) | 26,1 | 750 | Medium |
| 462 | St. Marek and the Sea Breeze (Vrbnik) | 11,3 | 353 | Easy |
| 463 | Vrbnik Transversal | 33,0 | 668 | Medium |
Practical cycling tips
Bike and equipment
For 452 and 453, use a proper MTB with good brakes, a spare inner tube, pump, and tools. A trekking or gravel bike is suitable for 451.
Heat and Bura wind
On the open karst in summer, start early. The Bura wind can affect bike control and perceived temperature, especially on ridges and open gravel sections.
Water and battery
Water and charging points are not confirmed for all routes. Start with full bottles and a full battery, without relying on supplies along the way.
Passing on 452
The 'Road to the Moon' section is uphill only; cyclists and pedestrians often share the same segments — ride predictably and with tolerance.