The road cycling trail”Cradle of Croatian Culture and Literacy”
The road cycling trail starts in Vrbnik, the cradle of Croatian literacy. The Krk princes, as early as 1388, commissioned the Vrbnik Statute here, an important document written in the Croatian language and Glagolitic script.
Useful Tips and Instructions:
Before you set off, check the weather forecast, wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots, and dress according to the season (lighter clothing for summer, a cap or hat for sun protection, a jacket or thicker shirt during spring and autumn, and a windbreaker and raincoat in winter). Bring enough water, food if necessary, a knife, band-aids, a bandage, a watch, a mobile phone, sunglasses, and a camera.
Start your journey with company, follow the trail markers, and only use marked paths.
Please do not litter, do not light fires, do not destroy or jump over dry stone walls (gromače), carefully open and close all gates you encounter on the trail, do not pick grapes, figs, or protected plants, and do not disturb sheep or wild animals.
You hike these trails at your own risk.
Emergency phone number: 112 (Police, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services, Croatian Mountain Rescue Service)
The Obzova Mountaineering Society operates in the area.
For more information, visit www.pd-obzova.hr, email contact@pd-obzova.hr.
After exploring the old town Vrbnik, with its houses nestled in narrow winding streets, begin your journey into the picturesque villages located in the heart of the island. The trail starts with a gentle ascent through vineyards towards Dobrinj, a museum town. Stop here and breathe in the spirit of the past. They say Dobrinj is a town of good people, so chat with them or play the sopela, an indigenous wind instrument. Art lovers will enjoy the exhibits at the Infeld Gallery, while a visit to the Ethnographic Museum will provide tangible evidence of the former life of Dobrinj.
Continue downwards towards Kras, then through the villages of Lakmartin, Muraj, and Kornić to Dunat, a cove in Puntarska Draga with the church of St. Dunat. The tradition of sheep farming and olive cultivation is visible at every turn, so local sheep cheese and olive oil are products to take home as the best edible souvenirs. On the final ascent back to Vrbnik, stop under the canopy of the largest and oldest tree on the island, the “koprivića.” Take a look at the Misučajnica pond on the other side of the road, where livestock used to drink in the past, and according to legend, fairies would gather there. With the scent of grapes from the Vrbnik vineyards, you will arrive back in Vrbnik. Try the šurlice with lamb stew, indulge in presnec for dessert, and toast with a glass of premium golden-yellow Žlahtina wine.