Saturday dedicated to recreation in the Dobrinj area: children's mountain biking school in Klimno and a guided walk from Šilo
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, the Dobrinj area will offer two programmes intended for spending time outdoors, moving around and getting to know the landscape of the northeastern part of the island of Krk. In Klimno, the third mountain biking school for children will be held, organised by the Kivna Sports Recreation Association in cooperation with BBK Team RODEO, while from Šilo that same morning a guided walking tour called “Hodit, ćakulat i dobrinjštinu upoznat” will set off. Both events rely on the recreational character of the area, local trails, gravel roads and the organisers’ wish to bring the natural surroundings of the Dobrinj area closer to participants through an active, but non-competitive programme.
The children's cycling school in Klimno begins at 10 a.m. by the anchor and the children's playground, in an area the organisers recognise as suitable for gathering and practical exercises. The programme is conceived as an introduction to the basics of mountain biking, during which children will ride accompanied by experienced cyclists and pass through elements that simulate natural obstacles. It is a training course adapted to learning, safer overcoming of obstacles and the development of basic cycling skills, and not a race or a programme in which the emphasis is placed on results. According to the organisers' announcement, participants must have their own bicycle and a protective helmet.
On the same day, but one hour earlier, at 9 a.m., the guided walking tour “Hodit, ćakulat i dobrinjštinu upoznat” starts from the car park next to the Macao bistro in the centre of Šilo. The route is approximately 10 kilometres long and leads along gravel roads and trails from the centre of Šilo towards Polje, then towards Žestilac, across the main road and further along forest trails towards Županje, after which the return towards Šilo follows. The organisers emphasise the need for suitable clothing and footwear, sun protection and a sufficient amount of fluids, with a note that participation in the walk is at one's own responsibility.
Children's cycling course as an introduction to safer movement on two wheels
The mountain biking school in Klimno is being held for the third time, which indicates that the programme has already gained recognition among local recreational activities intended for children. The concept is simple: children arrive with a bicycle and helmet, and then, with the support of more experienced cyclists, complete tasks on the course. The elements on which they ride are conceived as a controlled simulation of natural obstacles that may be encountered in mountain biking, from changes in surface and smaller uneven areas to tasks requiring balance, attention and proper bicycle handling. This enables children to acquire skills not only through free riding, but through a structured and supervised approach.
Such a format is particularly important because cycling for children is not only a form of recreation, but also a way of developing coordination, self-confidence and a sense of responsibility in space. Riding a bicycle on a course can help in understanding how to react to an obstacle, how to slow down, when to get off the bicycle and how to adjust speed to one's own abilities. The organisers also announce assistance for children in overcoming the course and learning new bicycle tricks, but the emphasis is on a safe and gradual approach. Since there is no age limit, it is expected that the dynamics of participation will depend on the age, experience and readiness of each child.
The meeting place in Klimno additionally contributes to the local character of the event. The anchor, located in the village, symbolically recalls Klimno's connection with the sea and shipbuilding, and the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Dobrinj notes that opposite the little church of Saint Clement one can see an anchor that also evokes one of the oldest shipyards on the island of Krk. For this reason, the area next to the children's playground is not only a practical location for the programme, but also part of the recognisable identity of the place. Visitors planning a longer stay can check
accommodation offers in Klimno and the surrounding area, especially if they wish to connect the recreational programme with a tour of the coastal part of the Dobrinj area.
The mountain biking school programme should last around two hours. The organisers announce relaxed socialising and “small sweet surprises”, which further confirms that the event is aimed at children, families and shared time outdoors. Although the announcement does not state a special registration procedure, the content of the invitation suggests that the goal is to gather interested participants and enable them to become acquainted with the basics of mountain biking through fun. For parents and companions, practical preparation is important: a properly functioning bicycle, a helmet of appropriate size, comfortable clothing and arriving on time so that the children can participate from the beginning of the programme.
The walk from Šilo connects the coast, the hinterland and local paths
The guided walking tour “Hodit, ćakulat i dobrinjštinu upoznat” is designed as a recreational introduction to the area between Šilo, Polje, Žestilac and Županje. Departure is scheduled for 9 a.m. from the car park next to the Macao bistro in the centre of Šilo, and the total length of the route is approximately 10 kilometres. The name of the programme clearly indicates its intention: walking is not conceived only as physical activity, but also as an opportunity for conversation, observing the landscape and better understanding the Dobrinj area. The route passes along gravel roads, forest trails and sections that connect settlements, giving the walk value beyond recreation itself.
According to the announcement, the path leads from the centre of Šilo along forest paths towards Polje, continues towards Žestilac, then crosses the main road and the walk continues again along forest trails towards Županje. After that, the return towards Šilo follows. Such a direction allows participants to experience changes in space in a single circular or semi-circular dynamic: from a coastal village, through wooded areas and gravel roads, to settlements in the interior of the Dobrinj area. In its description of the geographical position, the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Dobrinj states that the Dobrinj area can be divided into Dobrinj as the centre, settlements by the sea and the hinterland, which is clearly recognisable on this route through the transition from Šilo towards the interior.
The walk is not presented as a competitive event, but due to its length of about 10 kilometres it requires basic physical fitness and responsible preparation. The organisers recommend suitable clothing and footwear, which is particularly important on gravel and forest surfaces, where ordinary city footwear can be uncomfortable or unsafe. Sun protection and a sufficient amount of fluids are also highlighted as a mandatory part of preparation. Since participation in the walk is at one's own responsibility, participants should assess their own abilities, take account of the group's pace and bear in mind that the route also includes crossing the main road.
For visitors who wish to spend more time in Šilo, the event can be a good opportunity to stay in the village outside the peak of the summer season. Šilo is one of the seaside settlements within the Dobrinj area, and as the starting point of the walk it opens access to a network of paths towards the interior of the island. Because of the morning schedule, after completing the route participants can remain in the village, visit the coast or continue towards other Dobrinj settlements. Those coming from more distant places can check in advance
accommodation for visitors in Šilo, especially if they wish to connect the walk with a weekend stay on the island of Krk.
The Dobrinj area as a space for recreation, local trails and family programmes
The two events on the same day show how the Dobrinj area is increasingly being presented through small, meaningful and locally rooted programmes. The children's mountain biking school and the guided walking tour differ in their target audience and dynamics, but they have a common basis: the use of the existing landscape, the encouragement of movement and connecting participants with the area. The cycling programme in Klimno is aimed at children and their first or more advanced attempts to overcome obstacles on a bicycle, while the walk from Šilo emphasises recreational familiarisation with settlements and trails in the Dobrinj region. Both programmes rely on local organisers and gathering places that are easily recognisable in the community.
In the tourist description of the Dobrinj area, Klimno holds a special place as a coastal settlement connected with the sea, the little church of Saint Clement and the shipbuilding tradition. Šilo, on the other hand, is one of the starting points towards the interior of the Dobrinj area and a place from which recreational routes towards Polje, Žestilac and Županje can be organised. Such a combination of coast and hinterland enables activities that are not connected only to the bathing season. The spring date, at the beginning of May, is suitable for outdoor movement because temperatures generally allow a longer stay outside enclosed spaces, although participants still have to take account of the sun, water and their own fitness.
The special value of such programmes lies in the fact that they do not require complex infrastructure, but they do require good organisation and responsible participation. For the children's cycling course, safety, supervision and clear instructions are most important, while for the walking tour, orientation, group pace and awareness of terrain conditions are important. In both cases, equipment plays a key role: a helmet is mandatory for children at the cycling school, and suitable shoes, sun protection and water are necessary for walkers. Such notes are not a formality, but a prerequisite for the recreational event to remain a pleasant experience.
The organisers of the cycling programme in Klimno particularly emphasise socialising and fun, while the name of the walk from Šilo also highlights conversation, or “ćakula”, as part of everyday island social life. In this way, both events fit into the broader picture of local manifestations that are not only a tourist offer, but also a way of preserving contact with the area, habits and community. Unlike large manifestations, such programmes remain direct, accessible and connected to specific trails, playgrounds, paths and settlements. Precisely for this reason, they can also attract those looking for calmer, more active and less commercial content.
Practical information for participants
- Mountain biking school for children: takes place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, in Klimno by the anchor and the children's playground.
- Organisers of the cycling programme: Kivna Sports Recreation Association in cooperation with BBK Team RODEO.
- Start of the cycling programme: gathering is at 10 a.m., and the planned duration is about two hours.
- Equipment for children: a bicycle and a protective helmet are mandatory.
- Age limit: according to the organisers' announcement, there is no age limit for children.
- Guided walking tour: “Hodit, ćakulat i dobrinjštinu upoznat” starts on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at 9 a.m. from the car park next to the Macao bistro in the centre of Šilo.
- Length of the walk: approximately 10 kilometres along gravel roads and trails.
- Walking route: Šilo – Polje – Žestilac – Županje – return towards Šilo.
- Recommended equipment for the walk: suitable clothing and footwear, sun protection and a sufficient amount of fluids.
- Organiser's note: participation in the walk is at one's own responsibility.
Because two programmes are being held on the same day, participants planning to come should coordinate the time and location in advance. The walk from Šilo begins at 9 a.m. and, due to its length of approximately 10 kilometres, will probably overlap in time with the start of the children's cycling school in Klimno at 10 a.m. This means that families and participants will have to choose one of the programmes or organise their arrival so that one part of the accompanying group takes part in the walk, while another part stays with the children in Klimno. For those planning to remain in the Dobrinj area, it is practical to check
accommodation near the event locations and the movement schedule between Šilo, Klimno and other settlements.
Saturday's programme in the Dobrinj area thus combines two forms of recreation: children's learning of cycling skills and a walking introduction to the area between the coast and the hinterland. In Klimno, the emphasis will be on safely overcoming the course, cycling agility and socialising among the youngest participants, while the walk from Šilo will offer a slower rhythm, conversation and passage along trails that connect several Dobrinj settlements. Both events rely on the simple idea that the local area is best discovered through movement, with good preparation, respect for one's own abilities and attention to other participants.
Sources:- Tourist Board of the Island of Krk – events calendar with the announcement of the walk from Šilo on 9 May 2026 (link)- Krk Events – official calendar of events on the island of Krk and programme categories (link)- Tourist Board of the Municipality of Dobrinj – description of Klimno, the anchor, the little church of Saint Clement and the local context (link)- Tourist Board of the Municipality of Dobrinj – geographical description of the Dobrinj area, seaside settlements and the hinterland (link)- Bodulija.net – earlier announcement of the children's mountain biking school programme organised by the Kivna Association and BBK Team RODEO (link)
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