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1.START-END WEST-1: Senj, north of harbor 2.jct with road along ridge, 5110 3.TOP: 2960ft~900m profile stays left along ridge 4.profile joins main road at Vratnik Pass, 700m 5.START-END WEST-2: Senj, south of harbor

Approaches

From West-1. In my opinion this is the best, most scenic, great to ride climb up to this plateau-like ridge, whatever the highest particular point you are aiming for up here. It is very confusing to find from this side without electronic aids. The best bet is to start climbing at the Plodine supermarket and then just keep on going through the residential alleyways, no matter how unlikely they seem to lead anywhere. It is actually just a couple of blocks before a sign actually points the way up.

Now the ride is smooth and wide and free of traffic and the views keep improving with every breath gasped. But the light tends to deteriorate later in the day. So the best cliff views of Krk and Cres may motivate to climb fast. Once amongst the windmills, any number of shortcuts or town detours may change the exact summit point. The highest point on this particular profile is actually a very narrow road along the ridge. It crests where the route leaves 5110 and continues along the ridge on 59132.

From West-2. (described downwards) There are some incredible views of the islands below for a few miles, as the narrow road traverses along open fields. But in my case the weather was deteriorating quickly. The last kms to busy D23 are in the forest. This ridge road joins the main road at a pass called "Vratnik". There are no signs, just a few ransacked tourist buildings. The decent into Senj is in fairly heavy traffic on a wide road, mostly in the forest. One switchback has another nice view of the cliffs below.