Hiking the Via Dinarica in Croatia
Top three reasons to hike the Via Dinarica
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A relatively new trail that remains largely untouched
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The complete trail is 1,260 km long and takes about 60 days to complete
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One of Europe’s least explored mountain ranges with old shepherd paths, ancient war routes, and long-established trails
This roughly 1,300 km long trail is all about exploring what has been there for millennia, almost untouched by human hand. The cross-cultural trip along the Via Dinarica connects all the countries of ex-Yugoslavia using old shepherd paths, ancient war routes, long-established trails, and some that are brand new. The area is filled with villages and stone fortresses, rich history, wildlife, and unique communities. White Trail — the most popular option for segment hiking — starts in Slovenia and summits the highest peak in each country all the way to Albania! There are also many shorter segments that can take less than a day to hike. You can find challenging ascents with spectacular panoramic views all along the Croatian coast, and some of the most accessible routes begin in the Sinj area. Summit Sinjal (1831 m) is the highest peak in Croatia overlooking Peruča lake, Kijevski Kozjak, Svilaja, and Troglav — another peak with a small curved plateau at the top. Dinara is also quite a wild mountain — if you’re lucky, you’ll spot all kinds of animals, from wolves and jackals to lynx, wild boar, and deer! Find out more about hiking the untouched nature of the via Dinarica from Ante Romac – local Croatian hiker and owner of Dinaric Guides.
SeasonApril through October, but May and October are prime time |
Nearest citySinj, CRO, is about an hour away from the trailhead |
Duration1 day or more |
Skill levelBeginner to advanced |