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Perun Trails / By the Perun's Tracks

Perun Trails / By the Perun's Tracks

  

Perun Trails Map (.pdf)

AllTrails (link)

Strava (link)

 

Perun Hill is the backbone of the Žrnovnica-Podstrana area, visually dominating the entire landscape. It serves as a gentle hinterland for Podstrana and a powerful shield against the sea for Žrnovnica. 

 

Thanks to a network of educational hiking trails and promenades along the Žrnovnica River, the coast, the foothills, both slopes of the hill, and its ridge, Perun has become a welcoming and accessible destination for visitors of all ages and interests. The trails are thematically linked, uniformly marked, and equipped with resting areas, informational boards, and viewpoints. They encompass points of interest and sites that have historically, culturally, and aesthetically defined the hill and its surroundings.

 

These include prehistoric fortresses and ritual mounds, pre-Christian sanctuaries, walls and remains of Roman villas and roads, medieval churches and necropolises, and intriguing botanical and geological features. These contrasts create a unique landscape, blending with the idyllic atmosphere of olive groves and orchards. Perun also offers fantastic panoramic views in all four directions.

 

The focal point is undoubtedly the peak of Perunsko, an ancient Croatian sanctuary, one of Europe's best-preserved Old Slavic sacred sites. Although the physical sanctuary no longer exists, the divine views and atmosphere remain. But, one must ascend...

 

Perun Trails includes 6 thematically connected tracks located in the area of the city of Split and the municipality of Podstrana:

 

1. Track to St. George - city of Split

2. Track from Strožanac to St. George at Perunsko - municipality of Podstrana

3. Trail to the Spring - city of Split

4. Diocletian's Road - city of Split

5. Track to Gornja Podstrana via Babina stina - municipality of Podstrana

6. Track to Gornja Podstrana from St. Martin - municipality of Podstrana

 

 

Advice to visitors

• Check the weather report before starting.

• Take a map of the area and a compass or GPS device.

• Check how demanding your track is to ensure it meets your fitness and experience.

• Wear comfortable, sturdy hiking boots with good grip.

• Dress in layers so that you can adjust your clothing to temperature changes.

• Take a cap, sunglasses, and sun cream to protect you from the Sun.

• Take sufficient water, at least 2 liters per person.

• Take some food, like nuts, fruit, and sandwiches.

• Tell someone your tracking plans and the expected time of return.

• Do not plan to return in the dark.

• Take a first aid kit and learn how to use it.

• Stay on marked tracks.

• In case of an emergency, dial 112.

• Take all your litter back with you.

• Leave nothing but your footsteps in nature.

 

Mountain hiking is a beautiful activity offering opportunities to enjoy nature and physical activities. Following these bits of advice, your adventure will be safe and pleasant. Have a nice hike!

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