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1.START-END NORTH:immediately south of jct 5126 (to Otari) - E65 2.TOP: 1250ft~381m 3.profile leaves coastal magistrale for ferry from Stinicia to Rab 4.START-END SOUTH: ferry terminal in Stinica

Approaches

From North. The small shallow climb does not really start until 10km south of Senj. There are several labeled points on the map in that section. But I dare anybody to remember them, unless you live here and have explored off the main road.

This is the scenic side of the climb, morning light is best, and it's all about three small rocky islands between the major islands Rab and Krk. Each one seems to have its own brand of dry perched rocky gleam, complementing the blue sea. There is a private resort near the bottom, before the first of many false summits. It may look interesting to explore - it is not. The next knoll  next to the road beckons to be walked up. It is thorny and the limestone cuts through shoes that may not have been made for this terrain. It is still far from the highest point. When the summit comes closer it will be obvious.

There is actually a small shoulder next to the road going south, but not north. Remnants of an old narrow road predecessor, complete with hand-built supporting walls and stone arch bridges can be seen in places, next to the new highway. What a bike road that would make in a country that can afford these things !!!!

From South. (described downwards) As the road rounds the summit, the dessert island scenes disappear. Rab has a different appearance on this side, and the later light makes it a flat paper cutout. The profile goes down to the ferry towards Rab. The coastal road stays higher.