Monte Maggiore / Vojak Eastern Approach
Category 118.5 km
Distance
1250 m
Elevation Gain
6.8%
Average Gradient
15%
Max Gradient
The eastern approach to the Učka massif from the Istrian interior provides an entirely different character to the main coastal ascent. From Pazin — Istria's central town, famous for the chasm below its castle — the road climbs 1,250m over 18.5km through forest and remote Istrian villages on roads ca...
Pro Tip
The eastern Učka approach is best used as the return leg of a complete Učka traverse: ascend from Lovran on the coast, summit at Vojak, descend to Pazin via the eastern road, and transfer by car back...
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Cycling in Istria