Croatia, Istria
A hairpin climb over the Ucka massif with the whole Kvarner gulf laid out below.
Length
22 km
In miles
13.7 mi
Driving time
41 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
Opatija to Lovran, following the D64. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Fog and ice on the summit in winter
Nearby
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