Ultra Trail Učka 82.665 km trail running route — Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

Croatia · Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

Ultra Trail Učka

Distance

82.665 km

Date

May 23, 2026

Entry fee

85 EUR

€ / km

€1.03

Coast-to-mountain drama: steep Učka climbs, technical limestone trails, and Adriatic views.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

4551m

D+/KM

55.05m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Avg Uphill Gradient

13.6%

Avg Downhill Gradient

-13.1%

Uphill gradient distribution

2–5%
6.0 km
5–10%
8.2 km
10–15%
6.1 km
15–20%
5.7 km
20%+
7.0 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

40%Uphill18%Flat42%Downhill

Terrain

CoastalPre-Alpine

Climbs

Ultra Trail Učka climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

9.2 km · 876 m gain

starts km 17 · avg 9.5% · max 57.6%

2

5.1 km · 711 m gain

starts km 63 · avg 13.9% · max 47.7%

3

5.8 km · 705 m gain

starts km 0 · avg 12.2% · max 43.7%

Top descents

1

8.7 km · 1324 m drop

starts km 49 · avg -15.2% · max -47.4%

2

11.7 km · 902 m drop

starts km 71 · avg -7.7% · max -50.3%

3

2.9 km · 371 m drop

starts km 27 · avg -13.0% · max -29.6%

Race files

Logistics

Nearest airport

Rijeka (RJK) / Pula (PUY) / Trieste (TRS)

Notes

Start: ~0.5–2.0 hrs drive to Učka start towns (Lovran or Mošćenička Draga; TODO: verify) / Public transport: possible to Rijeka then bus; last-mile tricky; car helpful / Accommodation: strong on Kvarner coast; book early (spring)

Last checked: March 3, 2026Official Website →