Throughout history, the communication between Starigrad and Lukovo took place by sea. With the construction of a trail in 1847 these two coastal villages became connected by land as well.
The 10 km long trail passes a number of colourful bays with old fishing villages.
The trail was constructed by the local population themselves which were, as most foothill people are, rather skilled in processing and putting together stones. This skill is evident everywhere ‒ in the construction of houses, wells, roads and trails, as well as dry-stone walls. Constructed to resist the passing of time, dry-stone walls were fitted together stone by stone, one after another, without any binding material.
Dry-stone walls are not just a valuable cultural and historical treasure, but also a habitat for different plant and animal species.
The first 3 km of the trail leading to Donja Klada are better preserved and arranged as an educational trail. The trail is about 1 m wide. Apart from benefiting from a walk in the fresh air and learning about natural and cultural values of this area, you can also enjoy pleasant views of the islands Rab and Goli otok located nearby.
In the first part of the trail from Starigrad, there is a section leading to an old fort. A favourable and protected location of this fort has enabled the population of this area since prehistoric times, through the medieval, up to the modern age, as we learn from numerous remains of material culture.
Along the whole trail there is a typical coastal vegetation (shrubland, coastal grassland and rocky ground).
How to reach the trail:
You can start the tour either in Starigrad or Donja Klada. Head south on the Adriatic Highway from Senj and turn right after 24, or 26 km, towards Donja Klada, or Starigrad.
The trail is for pedestrians only.