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Epic Rides Rab

October 25, 2025

Ride Rab’s most stunning trails

The indented and irregular shape of the Rab coastline makes it perfect for a cycling adventure, with a new surprise waiting around every corner. This course takes us from the gorgeous old town of Rab with its four unique bell towers, through the forested area of the peninsula of Kalifront interwoven with plenty of unpaved gravel roads, all the way to the memorable terrain of the Fruga plain, full of sand and puddles and oriented toward the Velebit Mountain – one of the most impressive landmarks in all of Croatia.

 

The start and finish line are both located in one of the beautiful town parks of Rab. Rab is a sizeable island town, so it will take a 2.5-kilometre ride in a line to exit the town itself and head for the more rural parts of the island. The first 4.5 kilometres take us 100 metres uphill toward the first viewpoints, overlooking the town of Rab and the vast open sea on one side, and the inland on the other.

 

At the 10-kilometre mark, the SHORT version branches off the EPIC RIDES course. Epic Rides takes a loop tour of the Fruga plain, one of the two Rab cycling highlights you cannot miss. Although there is only a 90-meter difference in elevation, the ascent to Fruga is exceptionally steep, with a constant gradient of 14–16%. After the loop tour of Fruga, we continue the rest of the Epic Rides course by cycling down the same slope. With the surface being concrete (not asphalt), you should remain alert on your way down and adjust the speed according to road conditions. Mid-course, Epic Rides takes us through various corners of this wonderful little island, including a seaside ride, occasionally along a promenade which can be as narrow as one metre in certain sections. The final third of Epic Rides is exclusively focused on exploring Kalifront – a gorgeous indented peninsula with lush forests and plenty of isolated bays and beaches, making it one of the most beautiful spots on the island of Rab, and arguably on the entire Adriatic coast. Kalifront is interwoven with amazing unpaved roads. On the return to the town of Rab, we will continue our seaside ride to the finish line in the Komrčar Town Park, where you will be rewarded with well-deserved refreshments, a break and a chance to mingle.

 

EPIC RIDES: 53.2 km / 650 metres of ascent / 55% off road
SHORT: 41.3 km / 480 metres of ascent / 45% off road

 

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Date: October 25, 2025

Place: Island of Rab

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Family holidays by the sandy beach Padova Hotel
Island of Rab  •  Beachfront
Indulge in the ultimate beach vacation at the Valamar Padova Hotel, located above a magnificent sandy beach and with stunning views of the historic town of Rab. The Valamar Padova Hotel is the ideal destination for families seeking a holiday experience to remember. Featuring contemporary family rooms, an extensive buffet at the hotel restaurant, tranquil outdoor and indoor swimming pools, rejuvenating wellness amenities, and a wide range of entertainment programs suitable for all ages, this hotel offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

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Half Board - with soft drinks included

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