IXS European Downhill Cup Lošinj

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The last weekend in April is reserved for the IXS European Downhill Cup. In 2018, Lošinj was a host to Mercedes Benz UCI Mountainbike World Cup downhill race. Multiple UCI Class 1 races were held on a rocky track since 2013.

The race is certified in the highest category of the UCI (Class 1) and will attract the best downhillers from all over the world.

Divided into categories, about two hundred competitors from twenty countries will take part in the downhill. Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, France, Hungary, Finland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Poland are just some of the participating countries.

Lošinj Island, the Croatian vacation paradise, offers probably the stoniest course with endless scree. It has already proven its suitability in the World Cup, and four years ago it enjoyed great approval among the riders due to its beautiful location, fantastic weather and enthusiastic fans.

The trail is 1300 m long with a height difference of 245m.T he track is short but rough and rocky, with several big drops and jumps and a unique street section. It is estimated to be around the 2 min mark for the fastest downhill racers.

Follow the stunts of brave cyclists and be along the path whose start is on the hill of Sv. Ivan, and the finish on the coast in Veli Lošinj!

Veli Losinj - marine
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Veli Losinj - marine

Overlooking the marina in Veli Losinj, Croatia.

Veli Losinj, the harbor
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Veli Losinj, the harbor

A view of the small cove where is located the harbor of Veli Lošinj. Surrounded by traditional houses which are characteristic for this area and covered with stone, this harbor offers security to all moored boats. You can also see a large number of fishing boats since Veli Lošinj is known for fishery. In addition to fishing, the other main activity of this place is tourism, and the residents of Veli Lošinj are not only good fishermen, but also warm and friendly hosts who every summer kindly and

Veli Losinj - center
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Veli Losinj - center

Our camera is positioned so that it clearly shows the center of the unique Veli Lošinj. As you can see, the small cove is almost always full of boats, and interesting buildings due to its multicolor are quite reminding of houses in Italian Murano and Burano. There are also cafes, restaurants and taverns with indigenous delicacies, and during various events such as concerts, races and fairs this part of the place becomes the real entertainment center for all generations. For this reason, Veli Lo

Veli Lošinj - Marina, St. Antuna opata church
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Veli Lošinj - Marina, St. Antuna opata church

From right across the Church of St. Anthony of Egypt, you can see the entire narrow cove around which today's Veli Lošinj was built. Colorful cafes, such as Caffe Bar Saturn, lie at the very foot of the church stairs. The way to the nearby lighthouse is made interesting by other historical and cultural attractions of the island, including the so-called Wartsee Villa.

Veli Losinj, The Tower
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Veli Losinj, The Tower

Our webcam provides you, except the center of Veli Lošinj, the view to the freestanding circular Tower which was built in the 15th century, during the first decades of Venetian domination over the eastern Adriatic coast.