Fahrradverleih in Dubrovnik

Cycling in Dubrovnik

With the rich culture and deep history of sites like the Franciscan Monastery, the Dubrovnik Cathedral, and the Rector's Palace, it's no wonder why there's so much foot traffic and congestion on the streets of Dubrovnik.

So where does cycling fit into this equation?

Most cycling routes exist outside the walls of Dubrovnik, and some stretch all the way into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bike Touring

The Ciro Trail is a 140 km long trail that stretches from the southern Croatian Coast all the way to Cim in Bosnia Herzegovina, and it starts right in Dubrovnik!

The route is mostly flat, but requires high endurance if you plan on cycling the whole thing.

You'll want to rent a gravel bike for this trail, equipped with panniers for storing provisions. To rent these, add your bike to the cart then continue to shop for accessories. It's also a good idea to rent a helmet!

Highlights of this tour include passing through old railway tunnels, passing by Svitasko Lake, and cycling along the old railway track that runs along the Nerevta River.

It's possible for this whole tour to be completed in one day, or broken up into several days, depending on your cycling endurance and if you want to carry camping equipment.

Road Cycling Around Dubrovnik

Some of the best road cycling around Dubrovnik is actually on the nearby islands. To do the expert Serpentines Loop from Blato, you'll need to either drive or take the ferry to Korčula.

If you choose to drive, there is a car bike rack available for rent in Dubrovnik, so you can easily transport your bike to the island. And don't forget your driver's license!

The road bike brands we have available for rent in Dubrovnik include Trek, Cannondale, Giant, Kemo, CBT and Battaglin.

With any of these road bikes, you can also rent Shimano pedals as additional accessories.

Serpentines Loop from Blato

This tour begins in the old town of Blato and is about 78 km in total.

From Blato, you pass through Smokvica and Čara, before beginning the loop.

Follow the road D118 until you reach Postrana, when you turn onto the local branch of D118 and follow that to the coast.

Enjoy views of the Adriatic Sea and it's many islands as you cruise along the serpentine coastal road from Betlem until Kneže. Head south towards Pupnat where you then follow the same road back to Blato.

This tour will take all day considering travel to and form Korčula, and the time it will take to complete this tour.

Mountain Biking Near Dubrovnik

Mjlet National Park on Mljet Island provides great intermediate mountain biking trails for you to discover.

To get to Mljet, you can either take the ferry or drive. Although there are many tourists and travelers that visit Mljet, the eastern side of Mljet is also home to many locals.

The National Park is located on the west end of the Mjlet, with many great mountain bike tours starting in the town of Pomena.

The Mountain bike brands we have available for rent in Dubrovnik include Trek, Focus, Specialized and Bergamont. Both Trek and Focus bikes have various sizes to rent. Remember to also rent a helmet in addition to your rental bike!

Polače Loop from Pomena

This tour begins along the southern coast of Veliko Jerezo. Enjoy the deep blue color of the lake as you ride, but remember to pay attention to the trail!

Then you make a big loop around the park, from the southern coast, to the eastern edge of the park, and cut up to the northern coast.

The loops ends where it begins in Pomena, and only takes about 2 1/2 hours to complete. Once you've completed the tour, spend the rest of the day to experience more of Mljet! After all, it isn't everyday that you get to escape to a Croatian island.

Rent Your Perfect Ride Now

So what are you waiting for? Reserve your rental bike in Dubrovnik and experience Croatia like never before. Happy riding!