Camino Vinodol Step 1: Senj - Jacob Field
Camino Vinodol Step 1: Senj - Jacob Field
Camino Vinodol is part of the Camino Croatia network, opened in spring 2026. The debt is just over 90km and is divided into 5 stages. It is the route from Senj to Jadranovo, where the sea, karst and picturesque hinterland alternate, lots of vineyards and forests, coastal towns, old towns and traces of rich history.
The story begins in Senj, under the fortress Nehaj, and continues through the hinterland towards the Krmpotae and the church of St. Peter. Jacob.
One of the most beautiful places is the old town of Ledenice, with one of the lookouts, which belongs to the set of lookouts "The Eyes of Vinodola". Among the remains of stone walls, it is easy to imagine the former life of this fortified place, and the views towards the sea are an additional reason to pause here and enjoy the view.
There are also Novi Vinodolski, its old streets and Frankopan heritage, so Bribir, with its old core and tower Turan, the remaining part of the former castle.
In the Vinodol area there is a preserved Drivenička gradina. Situated on a hill above the valley, with its towers and walls, it is one of those points that you want to visit, look up close and hear something about them. Then there is the Tribaljsko Lake, for a slightly different landscape and a break by the lake overlooking the Drivenička gradina. Then walk along the river Dubračina to Crikvenica - simply perfect.
Through Crikvenica and Dramalj, the road returns to the coast, promenades along the sea and views of Krk, and ends in Jadranovo, which was once called Sv. Jakov, in the case of the tuner and the ‘Fishers’ House’ in Perčin Bay. It was here that residents hunted tuna for centuries and pulled fishing nets. The house, once built for the needs of tuna vessels and renovated back in 1878, is today a small exhibition space of the Museum of the City of Crikvenica, which preserves the memory of fishermen and life related to the sea.
itinerary
We depart from Zagreb at 7 am, and, with one stop, around 9:15-9:30 we arrive in Senj. The trail immediately leads us sharply uphill, initially asphalted path that soon turns into a hiking and hiking trail. As we get at a height, so do our views of the sea. After a while, the trail passes into a wide macadam road, passes through the "forest" of the wind farm and comes to Podbilo, where we will take a break. There were two or three houses, a church, a cemetery, a cafe and a football field. Croatian defender Damir Tomljanović Gavran was buried at the cemetery. We continue on, still a wide way through wind farms, but not for long. When wind farms disappear, the wide path disappears and we continue on the ordinary path again. So far we have mostly climbed, and from now on we are descending, towards Jacob's field. And there is a church (St. James) and the cemetery, but still a little more civilization than in Podbil. Nearby is the Kuk lookout, one of the eyes of Vinodol, so we will take you there for the end. Then we go to Senj for a well-deserved dinner. Return to Zagreb is scheduled in the evening.
Locations
Departure
Conditional Difficulty
| K1 - Light | Less than 5 hours walk |
| K2 - Moderately demanding | 5-7 hours walk |
| K3 - Demanding | 7 - 9 hours walk |
| K4 - Very demanding | More than 9 hours walk |
Technical Difficulty
| T1 - Undemanding | Walking without the use of hands and tools |
| T2 - Moderately demanding | Walking and occasional use of hands, easy climbing |
| T3 - Demanding | Occasional climbing with the use of hands and aids (clicks and steel ropes). Winter use of dereza and cepina as needed |
| T4 - Very demanding | Longer and more demanding paths of secured roads, constant climbing. |
List of things that would be good to have with you
- Gojzerice or hiking sneakers
- Jacket, fleece, gloves
- Hat or scarf, sunglasses
- Mountain sticks (who wants)
- Sandwiches (or something else), sweets, dried fruits, energy bars
- Water, 2-2.5 L
The price includes
- Passenger van transport (8 passengers)
- Toll and fuel costs
- Guide and organization of excursions
- Warranty insurance
- VAT
Price does NOT include
- Personal consumption (coffee, drink, food)
MOUNTAIN & FOREST TRAVEL d.o.o.
10000 Zagreb
IBAN: HR1724020061101070196
By responding to the excursion, each individual confirms that he/she is familiar with the conditions of the excursion, and that he/she meets the health and physical conditions for safe participation on the excursion.
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