Općina Preko, a region in Croatia, is situated on Ugljan Island, characterized by its diverse natural landscapes. The area features extensive olive groves, some dating back 2000 years, and a coastline spanning 74 km with natural bays and settlements. Its undulating plateau and holm oak forests provide varied terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. The region also encompasses smaller inhabited islands like Ošljak, adding to its geographical diversity.
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4.6
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4.9
(68)
353
hikers
9.32km
02:47
280m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41
hikers
16.7km
05:08
440m
440m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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21
hikers
20.1km
05:14
130m
130m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37
hikers
4.42km
01:09
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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306
riders
121km
05:19
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
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264
riders
72.2km
03:00
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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125
riders
39.7km
01:41
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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109
riders
85.0km
03:28
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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242
riders
37.7km
02:33
470m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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206
riders
45.3km
02:55
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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145
riders
37.1km
02:17
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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133
riders
54.4km
03:11
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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101
riders
44.7km
03:38
690m
690m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
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78
riders
28.2km
02:14
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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30
riders
32.0km
02:00
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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20
riders
22.3km
01:57
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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30
runners
13.9km
01:40
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
15.3km
01:36
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
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21.2km
02:13
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
10.3km
01:05
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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40
riders
49.3km
02:57
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
34.8km
02:10
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
46.7km
02:48
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
12.1km
00:48
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Općina Preko, located on Ugljan Island, offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 68 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars.
Općina Preko provides approximately 100 km (62 miles) of cycling paths suitable for various skill levels. These trails traverse olive groves, coastal areas, and holm oak forests. Both paved roads for road cyclists and exhilarating trails for mountain bikers are available.
Općina Preko offers 19 hiking routes, ranging from easy coastal walks to more challenging paths. Notable trails lead to St. Michael's Fortress, providing historical ruins and panoramic views. The small island of Ošljak also features a 1.2-mile (2 km) route with a lighthouse and windmill remains. More information is available in the Hiking around Općina Preko guide.
Yes, Općina Preko has 9 mountain biking trails, with routes particularly around St. Michael's Fortress. These trails offer panoramic views over rocky paths and forested areas. The "Skriveno blago" (The Hidden Treasure) trail is a moderately challenging route, approximately 21 miles (33.9 km) long. Consult the MTB Trails around Općina Preko guide for details.
Routes in Općina Preko feature several viewpoints, notably from St. Michael's Fortress. This location offers panoramic vistas of over 200 islands in the Zadar archipelago, including Kornati National Park, Zadar, Velebit, and Ravni Kotari. The region also has beaches, historical sites, and natural features like olive groves and forests.
Općina Preko offers routes suitable for families, including easy hikes and cycling paths through olive groves and along the coast. The island of Ošljak provides a short, scenic 1.2-mile (2 km) route. For specific easy hiking options, refer to the Easy hikes around Općina Preko guide.
Cycling routes in Općina Preko feature varied terrain, including paved roads for road cycling and unpaved paths for mountain biking and gravel biking. Trails wind through picturesque olive groves, along the 46-mile (74 km) coastline, and into holm oak forests. The central part of the island has an undulating plateau crisscrossed with trails.
Općina Preko is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 8,800 visitors sharing their experiences. The 68 available routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users exploring the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Općina Preko, covering various sports. These include Cycling around Općina Preko, Hiking around Općina Preko, Road Cycling Routes around Općina Preko, and MTB Trails around Općina Preko. Guides for jogging, easy hikes, and gravel biking are also available.
Additional information about Općina Preko can be found on its official website, www.opcina-preko.hr. For direct inquiries, the main phone number for Općina Preko is +385 23 286 445.
Općina Preko offers 3 road cycling routes, primarily on paved roads. The route leading to St. Michael's Fortress provides a smooth ride with panoramic views of the surrounding islands. The nearby island of Pašman, connected by the Ždrelac bridge, also offers additional road cycling opportunities. Refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Općina Preko guide.
Općina Preko is known for its extensive olive groves, some dating back 2000 years, and holm oak forests. The region features a 46-mile (74 km) coastline with natural bays and diverse landscapes. Rocky areas are rich with indigenous Dalmatian herbs and myrtle.

