Anyone who thinks of cycling in Croatia immediately sees Istria and the coastline in front of them. Croatia and the cycling routes in Croatia However, we offer much more than just the section near the Italian-Slovenian border. This time we zoom in on the region of Brod-Posavina, near the river Sava. There we spoke with cyclist entrepreneur and local expert Kresimir Herceg of Bikademy about his favorite routes and the possibilities to cycle in this, less well-known, part of Croatia. You will find plenty of cycling fun off-road and on-road for race bikes and gravel bikes!
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Cycling in Brod-Prosavina
The district of Brod-Posavina, located on the river Sava, and its beautiful landscape are simply magical. It is an important part of Slavonia, a region in the east of Croatia.
Brod-Posavina is an area that is proud of its heritage, an area where different cultures used to meet in the past. However, nowadays many know it as an important corridor connecting Central and Southeast Europe via the A3, the busiest Croatian highway.
Leave the highway, into the nature
Many modern travelers leave the highway to enjoy the breathtaking nature, the exceptional history, the delicious cuisine, and the warm hosts who often wait in the houses with traditional tools, animals, and unique stories.
For many cyclists, this sounds like the perfect opportunity to get away from noisy and hectic cities with low-quality air and water. They can experience more than 30 road, gravel or forest routes. The routes are part of Slavonia Bike, a bicycle development concept in the province.
There is literally a route for everyone, because the province is extremely diverse.
Sava Route
The Sava route, for example, follows the river Sava and is part of the international Sava route. This
This is an easy route with little elevation change. Those who choose this route can enjoy a quiet and peaceful experience.
Slavonian villages or a break in Slavonski Brod, a central town of the Brod-Posavina district. Through beautiful hills and beautiful valleys, with a length of 66 kilometers, you drive over both roads and unpaved paths with perfect views of the Slavonian valley. Ljeskove vode, a charming lake for relaxation and recreation, is one of the highlights of the Hills and valleys route.
Sava Dam and Savonian Plain route
The Sava Dam and the Slavonian Plain route is a circular route, almost 50 kilometers long. It goes through the center of Slavonski Brod, surrounding villages, the Sava River, and through the beautiful Jelaspolje with beautiful ponds and birds. The beautiful Petnja Lake is near the route.
And not to forget, if someone wants to win nice bike gear after their ride, this province is part of it.
Bikademy. With the Bikademy app, you get a nice reward when you finally complete the various locations and complete the ‘exam’. Brod-Posavina is also available as a ‘Bikademy study’ with seven exams where cyclists can test their knowledge, cycle there, and ultimately receive a nice incentive..
Small but nice
Brod-Posavina is a small province with diverse and extensive cultural and natural treasures. It is an ideal destination for those seeking a wealth of unique experiences and attractions that will leave a lasting impression.
the essence of this fascinating province.
Questions & tips
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