Medium - Glagolitic & Shipbuilding Route 474
This cycling route takes you to the north eastern side of Krk Island and gives you a glimpse into the island’s past. Along the way, you’ll discover churches, Glagolitic inscriptions and traces of everyday life from earlier times.
The ride starts in Šilo, known as the place where the island’s first steamboat company was founded and the home port of the first ferry in the Adriatic. From there, the route leads through Risika and Garica with a steady climb towards Kras, the highest village on the island.
Continuing through Rasopasno and Gabonjin, you’ll pass traditional villages with preserved architecture. In Gabonjin, it’s worth taking a short break to explore Glagolitic history and symbols.
The route then descends towards Soline Bay, known for its salt pans and healing mud, with beautiful views over the Crikvenica Riviera. Before heading back, you pass through Klimno, a small village with a long tradition of shipbuilding.