Walks, hikes and viewpoints on Krk

Walk to the Moon: Moon plateau and Hlam peak

Walk & view · Baška

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From Baška, a path climbs past Sv. Ivan church through pine forest and a gap in a drystone wall onto a bare, eroded limestone plateau at about 380 m…

Walk to the Moon: tips, how to get there and what to know →

St John the Baptist (Sv. Ivan) church viewpoint above Baška

Walk & view · Baška

Small hilltop church and cemetery (about 125 m) on a switchback road above Baška: the classic postcard view over the old town, the 1.8 km Vela plaža…

St John the Baptist (Sv. Ivan) church viewpoint above Baška: tips, how to get there and what to know →

Obzova (568 m), Krk's highest peak

Walk & view · Between Punat and Baška (Treskavac)

The island's highest point (568 m; stone pyramid with a marble plaque) sits on a bare karst ridge between Punat and Baška.

Obzova: tips, how to get there and what to know →

Žlahtina trail through the Vrbnik vineyards

Walk & view · Vrbnik / Vrbnik field

An easy 6.8 km loop (182 m of climbing) from Vrbnik along narrow paths through woods and the vineyards of the Vrbnik field, where Krk's own Žlahtina grape grows. On the way are views to the Vinodol riviera and a lookout over the field at Črnikov.

Our tips

• Finish with a glass of Žlahtina in Vrbnik's old town.
• The Frankopan pathways walk from Vrbnik also crosses the vineyards and is undemanding.

Good to know

• Working vineyards: stay on paths.

Where

Vrbnik / Vrbnik field

Season

Year-round

Best time

Late afternoon; Sep for harvest atmosphere; spring for green vines

Getting there

Start in Vrbnik. Narrow paths, woods and vineyard tracks; partial shade.

Start

Vrbnik (old town)

Distance

6.8 km, round trip, about 182 m of ascent

Good for

couples, families, grandparents, foodies, dogs

Village guide

The Vrbnik field, Risika, Garica, Kampelje and the coast road to Sv. Marak

Official page

KRK HIKE 185 - Žlahtina trail · KRK HIKE 185 - Put žlahtine

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Baška Glagolitic Path: 34 stone letters from Treskavac to Bunculuka

Walk & view · Baška valley

An open-air alphabet of 34 carved stone letters in the Glagolitic script, placed from 2006 onwards and spread across the Baška valley.

Baška Glagolitic Path: tips, how to get there and what to know →

Baška to Vela Luka and Mala Luka coves

Walk & view · Baška (east)

From Bunculuka on the east edge of Baška, a marked path climbs to the Rebica viewpoint (about 311 m) over Prvić, then zig-zags steeply down to two…

Baška to Vela Luka and Mala Luka coves: tips, how to get there and what to know →

Stara Baška to Bracol cove coastal trail

Walk & view · Stara Baška to Baška south coast

A marked coastal route from Stara Baška, past St Jerome's church and Surbova beach and along a string of coves, to Bracol, with Prvić, Sveti Grgur and Velebit opening up ahead. The full loop back via the Vraca pass, Vaclav's ridge and Vratudih is about 16.8 km with about 1,000 m of climbing, roughly 7.5–8 h with breaks: wild, rough and fully exposed.

Our tips

• Park at restaurant Mariana's waterfront lot or the gravel car park at Zala.
• Swim stops at Surbova (pebble) and Bracol.
• Bracol has a café/grill reachable only on foot or by boat. Confirm it is open before relying on it.
• The most striking views are between the Vraca pass and the Ljubimer junction.

Good to know

• No shade anywhere.
• Narrow, exposed sections: not in bura.
• Experienced, fit hikers only.

Where

Stara Baška to Baška south coast

Season

Spring/autumn; few facilities outside summer

Best time

Outside summer: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Getting there

Start in Stara Baška. Karst limestone the whole way, markings present but terrain rough. No shade at all.

Start

Stara Baška harbour trail sign (By restaurant Mariana or at the pay car parks above Zala (the lower one EUR 1 an hour from May to September, the upper one EUR 1.40 an hour from June to September, 2025).)

Distance

5.6 km, one way, about 211 m of ascent

Good for

fit couples, groups, snorkelling, photography

Village guide

The south-west coast: Oprna to Surbova

Official page

KRK HIKE 168

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Vela Rika stream and waterfalls from the Žanac spring

Walk & view · Draga Bašćanska / Treskavac

Vela Rika is a stream that flows for most of the year.

Vela Rika stream and waterfalls: tips, how to get there and what to know →

Rajska cesta (Paradise Path), Malinska to Njivice

Walk & view · Malinska–Njivice

A coastal promenade from the Haludovo bathing area at the north end of Malinska towards Njivice: about 5 km one way and nearly flat (KRK HIKE 111, 39 m of climbing), shaded by Aleppo pine, cypress and downy oak, with coves to swim in along the way. Work on it began in 1934; it was completed in 2024.

Our tips

• Walk it one way and have dinner at 7 Seas in Njivice.

Where

Malinska–Njivice

Season

Year-round

Best time

Late afternoon

Getting there

Start at the Haludovo bathing area at the north end of Malinska, or from the Njivice end.

Start

Haludovo (bathing area at the start of the promenade) (Haludovo bathing-area car park, or the 10-space car park by Beach bar Paradajz.)

Distance

5.1 km, one way, about 39 m of ascent

Good for

couples, families, dogs

Village guide

Njivice

Official page

KRK HIKE 111 - The Paradise Road · H111 - Rajska cesta

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Veli Hlam (482 m), Stara Baška's home mountain

Walk & view · Stara Baška

Old shepherd paths, the only way overland before the road from Punat arrived in the 1980s, climb from the entrance to Stara Baška past old bauxite pits, mrgari and the Spuhotina pond to Veli Hlam (482 m), with views over the Kvarner islands and Velebit. The official loop carries on along the ridge to the Vratudih pass, with views down to Baška, and returns past the Šibenik double pond: 9.2 km and 400 m of climbing (KRK HIKE 147, difficult), about 3–3.5 h.

Our tips

• A longer variant: from Camp Škrila up the switchbacks of road 5125, along the ridge past the Jasenova cave to the top, and back past the Spuhotina water source (11.3 km, 516 m of climbing, 3.5 h).
• A large stone wall marks the summit. If you get disoriented, head east.
• Swim in Stara Baška afterwards.

Good to know

• Steep initial climb.
• Little shade.
• Don't confuse it with Hlam (461 m) on the Baška Moon plateau.

Where

Stara Baška

Season

Year-round

Best time

Spring/autumn; summer only at dawn

Getting there

Start at the entrance to Stara Baška or Camp Škrila. Rocky path, macadam and tarmac. Shade sparse higher up. Ponds are livestock water.

Start

Marked trailhead at the upper entrance of Stara Baška, about 130 m from All Saints church (Free unpaved car park near the harbour.)

Distance

9.2 km, round trip, about 400 m of ascent

Good for

couples, groups, dogs, photography

Village guide

Stara Baška

Official page

KRK HIKE 147 - The Story of Mali and Veli

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Diviška pond and peak (Moon plateau extension)

Walk & view · Baška (Draga Bašćanska side of the plateau)

Past the main plateau, a longer out-and-back from Sv. Ivan reaches Diviška pond at about 450 m, a rare water point up here: its drystone walls were…

Diviška pond and peak: tips, how to get there and what to know →

Bag peak and the south-west ridge above Baška (Ljubimer, Vraca, Bracol, Škuljica)

Walk & view · Baška (west side of the bay)

Bag (185 m) is the southernmost peak near Baška, with a wide view down onto Baška, Vela plaža and Prvić. The official loop from Zarok (the west end of Vela plaža) climbs to the Vraca pass and Bag, drops to the pebble cove at Cape Škuljica and returns via the Ljubimer pass: 8.6 km and 409 m of climbing (KRK HIKE 167, rated easy). The longer loop via Vela Draga, Bracol cove and the St Nicholas ruins is 14.3 km and 502 m (KRK HIKE 168).

Our tips

• The Ljubimer mrgari (flower-shaped sheepfolds) look over the whole Baška basin. This is the photo stop.
• Bracol cove, on the longer loop, has a small café/grill reachable only on foot or by boat; check it is open before you rely on it.
• Swim stop: the sheltered pebble cove at Cape Škuljica, by the lighthouse, is on the 8.6 km loop.
• Even in early June, take 4–4.5 L of water each.
• It works in winter too: a 12.6 km variant over Vorganj (393 m), the St Nicholas ruins and Bag climbs about 860 m in roughly 5 h.
• Best in spring, when sage and lavender are in flower.

Good to know

• Full sun on most of the loop.
• Rocky, steep sections near the climbing crags.
• Carry plenty of water.

Where

Baška (west side of the bay)

Season

Year-round except summer midday

Best time

Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov; early morning.

Getting there

Park at Zarok (end of the paved road) or by Baška Beach camping. Colour-coded marked trails. Rocky karst, herb scrub, some forest on the return.

Start

Zarok trail sign (west end of Vela plaža) (Paid car park at Zarok (60 spaces) or in Baška.)

Distance

8.6 km, round trip, about 409 m of ascent

Good for

couples, groups, snorkelling, photography

Village guide

Baška

Official page

KRK HIKE 167 - A beautiful Mix of the Karst, the Sea and Mediterranean Herbs · KRK HIKE 168 - Walking along the Southwestern Ridge to the Baška Valley

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Baška valley educational trail: Zarok - Batomalj - Pod Lipica

Walk & view · Baška valley / Batomalj

A family-oriented heritage loop through the Baška valley: the Zarok sands, the Vela Rika stream, the stone hamlet of Batomalj, the Marian shrine of Our Lady of Gorica (237 votive steps) and the mrgari sheepfolds at Lipica. The official loop is 10.5 km with 474 m of climbing (KRK HIKE 166, rated easy): plan a half-day. Shorter versions of about 6 km are possible.

Our tips

• Visit the Gorica sanctuary, a Marian shrine and pilgrimage site since the 16th century; the official route comes down its votive steps.
• Mrgari, flower-shaped drystone sheep-sorting pens, are a speciality of Baška and Prvić; you pass one at Lipica.
• Finish with a swim on Vela plaža.
• Information boards line the trail. The tourist board guide is online or at the tourist office.

Good to know

• Sheep pastures: leash dogs and close gates.

Where

Baška valley / Batomalj

Season

Year-round

Best time

Spring and autumn; summer mornings

Getting there

Start at Zarok (west end of Vela plaža). Pasture tracks, drystone walls, pine forest. Partial shade.

Start

Zarok trail sign (Paid car park at Zarok or in Baška.)

Distance

10.5 km, round trip, about 474 m of ascent

Good for

families, kids, dogs, history lovers

Village guide

Baška valley: Treskavac, Draga Bašćanska, Batomalj and Jurandvor

Official page

KRK HIKE 166 - A Walk along the educational Trail · Outdoor - visitbaska.hr: Educational trail Baška-Zarok-Batomalj-Pod Lipicu

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Cycling to the Moon: Baška's classic MTB loop

Walk & view · Baška

Baška's classic MTB loop (KRK BIKE 452): 26.5 km and about 690 m of climbing from Baška via Sv. Ivan onto the Moon plateau, then back past Mošuna and the vineyards. It has technical rocky sections and shares the Moon plateau hiking trail. Alternatives are the Vela Rika canyon ride (KRK BIKE 453, with stream crossings) and the demanding Portafortuna singletrails (11 km, 327 m of climbing).

Our tips

• Ride the Moon route uphill.
• Water stop: the Žanac spring by Mošuna on the D102.
• The plateau has long stretches with no shade, so plan your rests.
• The 4 Islands MTB stage race starts in Baška; expect busy trails on race days (check the dates).

Good to know

• Shared with many hikers: give way.
• Technical rocky terrain.
• No shade on the plateau.

Where

Baška

Season

Year-round

Best time

Spring/autumn; summer only at dawn

Getting there

Start in Baška town centre. Rocky plateau and off-road sections.

Start

Baška centre

Distance

26.5 km, round trip, about 690 m of ascent

Good for

mountain bikers, groups

Official page

KRK BIKE 452 - Cycling to the Moon · Outdoor

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Stara Baška to Baška over the Vratudih pass

Walk & view · Stara Baška / Baška

The classic crossing between the two Baškas: it climbs bare, bura-scoured slopes from Stara Baška to the Vratudih pass (about 350 m), then drops through greener country and the hamlet of Batomalj into Baška. About 8 km one way, 3–4 h, rated difficult for the steep rocky climb.

Our tips

• The marked trailhead is about 200 m inside Stara Baška from the village entrance. The first 30 min are steep; then the view back over Stara Baška and the camp opens up.
• Make a small detour to the power-line viewpoint above Baška for a wide panorama over the valley.
• If you lose the markings on the plateau, head east, towards sunrise: Baška lies that way.
• It is one way: arrange a pick-up in Baška (about 35 minutes' drive back via Punat). Pack swimwear and finish at Vela plaža.

Good to know

• Steep, rocky, exposed climb: not at midday in summer.
• One way: transport back needed.
• Bura makes the pass unpleasant or dangerous.

Where

Stara Baška / Baška

Season

Year-round except heat and bura days

Best time

Spring and autumn, early start. Summer only at dawn.

Getting there

Trailhead in Stara Baška near the village entrance (parking before the village). Red-white markings. Rock and low scrub on the Stara Baška side, then path/asphalt via Batomalj. No shade on the climb.

Start

Stara Baška trailhead sign (start of the marked trail to Baška) (Free unpaved car park near the harbour, or paid street parking (20 spaces).)

Distance

8 km, one way, about 332 m of ascent

Good for

couples, groups, fit families

Village guide

Stara Baška

Official page

Outdoor map Baška - Punat - Stara Baška

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Camino Krk (150 km, 7 stages)

Walk & view · Island-wide

A 150 km pilgrimage walk around the island, waymarked since 2019. It starts at Krk Cathedral in Krk Town and goes via Brzac, Malinska, Omišalj, Čižići, Vrbnik and Baška to St James's church in Kornić, with blue-and-yellow signs; stamps in a pilgrim passport earn a certificate. Stages are about 19–23 km. Stage 6, Vrbnik to Baška (23 km, 678 m of climbing, difficult), crosses the Vrbnik field, the Moon plateau and the Kuntrep reserve.

Our tips

• Stage 6 starts in Vrbnik and ends in Baška: walk it one way and take a taxi back.
• Pilgrim passports and printed maps are at the Krk Town tourist office; GPS tracks are on Maps.me.
• Single stages work well as day hikes.

Good to know

• Stage 6 crosses exposed karst: not in summer heat.

Where

Island-wide

Season

Year-round

Best time

April–June, September–October

Getting there

Stages start and end in villages; plan transport between them.

Start

Krk cathedral, Krk Town

Distance

152 km, one way, about 3043 m of ascent

Good for

couples, groups, fit hikers

Village guide

Krk Town

Official page

CAMINO KRK day 1: Krk - Brzac

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Poljica's 400-year-old oak and Čavlena bay

Walk & view · Šotovento (west Krk, towards Glavotok)

On the sheltered west side of the island, a 6.6 km loop (140 m of climbing, KRK HIKE 128) from Poljica church runs through oak woods to a great oak: about 400 years old, 20 m tall, with a 30 m crown. On the way are two karst ponds and Čavlena bay, facing Cres, for a swim.

Our tips

• Best in spring, when the oak is in fresh leaf.
• There's a short steep macadam climb before the forest.
• On hot days, head for the west-coast forests (Dubašnica, Glavotok, Porat) for shade: the woods around Porat suit dog walks, and Glavotok's forest trails make good half-day loops.

Good to know

• Short steep macadam section.

Where

Šotovento (west Krk, towards Glavotok)

Season

Year-round

Best time

Spring; summer mornings (shade)

Getting there

Park near the parish church of SS Cosmas and Damian, Poljica. Woodland paths and macadam.

Start

Poljica, car park by the parish church of SS Cosmas and Damian (Car park in the centre of Poljica, by the church.)

Distance

6.6 km, round trip, about 140 m of ascent

Good for

families, kids, dogs, hot days, snorkelling

Village guide

Poljica, Milohnići and the Šotovento oak country

Official page

KRK HIKE 128 - In the Shade of Great Oaks · H128 In the shade of great oaks

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Prniba peninsula pine-forest walk

Walk & view · Prniba (between Punat and Krk Town)

A flat 8 km loop (58 m of climbing) through a dense, non-native Aleppo pine forest on the Prniba peninsula opposite Košljun. Along it are the St Lucy chapel (first mentioned 1424), the ruins of St Vitus, a pond, the old St Nicholas pier, and small secluded rocks for swimming. It suits all ages, and the shade makes it pleasant even in summer.

Our tips

• A good hot-day family walk: shade plus swimming.
• Several variants let you shorten it.
• Walk out to the old St Nicholas (Sv. Mikul) pier for the Košljun view.

Good to know

• Gravel road.

Where

Prniba (between Punat and Krk Town)

Season

Year-round

Best time

Any time; in summer even midday is bearable in the shade

Getting there

Start at the chapel of St Lucy on the Prniba peninsula; park at the roadside on the gravel road. Natural forest paths.

Start

Chapel of St Lucy (Sv. Lucija), near Ulica Narodnog Preporoda, Krk

Distance

8.1 km, round trip, about 58 m of ascent

Good for

families, kids, grandparents, dogs, hot days, snorkelling, couples

Village guide

Krk Town

Official page

KRK HIKE 127 - A Walk through the Green Peninsula

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Punat coast to St Nicholas church and Tranjevo lighthouse

Walk & view · Punat

From Punat's southern promenade, a nearly flat coastal walk (11.4 km there and back, about 30 m of climbing) runs along pebble coves and cliffs to the secluded seaside church of St Nicholas and the Tranjevo lighthouse (1874), where the 45th parallel crosses. On the way are Illyrian hillfort traces at Veli and Mali Kaslir, and views to Kormat, Plavnik, Cres and Krk Town.

Our tips

• Take swimming things: the coves along the way are the point.
• The Cape Negrit section has steep cliffs, so keep kids close.

Good to know

• Cliff edges at Cape Negrit.
• Little shade.

Where

Punat

Season

Year-round

Best time

Morning or late afternoon; evenings for the promenade part

Getting there

Start at Punat's southern promenade; return the same way.

Start

Punat, southern promenade

Distance

11.4 km, there and back, about 30 m of ascent

Good for

families, snorkelling, dogs, evening walk

Village guide

Punat and Košljun

Official page

KRK HIKE 142 - The Story of St Nicholas

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Tri križi viewpoint and Veli vrh above Punat (hike or MTB)

Walk & view · Punat

Above Punat, the Tri križi (three stone crosses with benches) look over Punat bay, Košljun and the Prniba peninsula. They lie on the official Shepherd's Story loop (KRK HIKE 143: 16.7 km, 630 m of climbing, difficult), which climbs from Punat via St Nicholas chapel to Obzova, Brestovica and Veli vrh and comes back down past the crosses. The Farmer's Story loop (KRK HIKE 144: 16.5 km, 580 m of climbing) goes through olive groves past a komarda stone hut and the Kaljužina pond to Veli vrh, without the crosses. Mountain bikers know the hill for ramps over 20% and a technical 2 km descent.

Our tips

• The descent is rocky and demanding; poles help.
• Riders: KRK BIKE 442 is for technically advanced riders only, with little room for error on the descent.
• The Kaljužina pond on the way can dry out in summer.

Good to know

• Demanding rocky descent.
• MTB descent is enduro-level.
• Little shade higher up.

Where

Punat

Season

Year-round

Best time

Spring/autumn; summer only early

Getting there

Start in Punat centre (tourist office). Olive groves, then rocky path and drystone walls.

Start

Punat centre (Trailheads: tourist office (route 144), Prgon (below the water tank), Ricomp (K ribaru inn or cemetery), Za Rimon (near the hunting lodge).)

Distance

16.7 km, round trip, about 630 m of ascent

Good for

groups, couples, mountain bikers, sunset

Official page

KRK HIKE 143 - The Shepherd's Story · KRK HIKE 144 - The Farmer's Story

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Facts checked 1 Nov 2026

Bauxite Story loop: Oprna and the old mining coves

Walk & view · Stara Baška

A 6.6 km loop with 300 m of climbing from Camp Škrila at Stara Baška (KRK HIKE 146, medium). It follows the rocky coast past a string of wild coves where WWI-era bauxite pits are still visible (more than 250 islanders once worked here), climbs to the Velo Čelo viewpoint, then descends a steep rocky path to Oprna beach for a swim.

Our tips

• Short version to Oprna only: park at the pull-outs on the Punat-Stara Baška road and take the steep path down, about 10–15 minutes.
• Bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

Good to know

• Steep, rocky descent to Oprna.
• Strong sun on exposed coast.
• Oprna crowded from late morning in July and August.

Where

Stara Baška

Season

Year-round

Best time

Spring/autumn; summer only early morning

Getting there

Start at Camp Škrila, Stara Baška. Rocky paths, bush, and a steep descent to Oprna. Little shade.

Start

Camp Škrila (Škrila Sunny Camping), Stara Baška (Paid gravel car park for camp customers (EUR 13 a day).)

Distance

6.6 km, round trip, about 300 m of ascent

Good for

couples, snorkelling, groups

Village guide

The south-west coast: Oprna to Surbova

Official page

KRK HIKE 146 - The Bauxite Story

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Mali Hlam (446 m): a wide view over the Vrbnik field

Walk & view · Vrbnik hinterland / Treskavac

Mali Hlam (446 m) is the quiet summit above the Vrbnik field: from the top you see the vineyard mosaic, Vrbnik and the coast in detail. The official 7.8 km loop from Vrbnik (KRK HIKE 186, 297 m of climbing, medium) passes the Lokva ponds and a viewpoint over the field and climbs beneath Mali Hlam, but does not reach the top. For the summit itself, walk the 14 km loop from Treskavac (564 m of climbing, about 5 h).

Our tips

• On the Treskavac loop one side is loose scree with poor markings: walk it so that you climb the scree rather than descend it, and take poles.
• Watch for old electric-fence wire and grazing sheep.

Good to know

• Steep scree descent.
• Old electric fencing.
• Markings are patchy in places.

Where

Vrbnik hinterland / Treskavac

Season

Year-round except summer midday

Best time

Spring/autumn; clear mornings for the field view

Getting there

From Vrbnik village (KRK HIKE 186) or from the gravel car park at Treskavac. Earth path through forest, then rocky karst; markings patchy on the descent.

Start

Vrbnik (Paid car parks at the edge of Vrbnik, e.g. Vajavina (EUR 2/h, EUR 15/day, June–September, 2026).)

Distance

7.8 km, round trip, about 297 m of ascent

Good for

couples, groups, photography

Village guide

The Vrbnik field, Risika, Garica, Kampelje and the coast road to Sv. Marak

Official page

KRK HIKE 186 - Beneath Mali Hlam Peak · Vrbnik's hiking round trip

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Facts checked 1 Nov 2026

Park Dubec viewpoint, Omišalj

Walk & view · Omišalj (old town, north end)

A wooded park at the end of Omišalj's clifftop old town, created from 1925 onwards by the town's spa commission, with stairs and trails down towards the sea. The view reaches across Omišalj bay and the Kvarner to Velebit. It is the start of the walk down to Roman Fulfinum.

Our tips

• Start the Fulfinum walk here and go down on foot rather than driving.
• Pick a clear day for the long views.

Good to know

• Stairs down towards the sea.

Where

Omišalj (old town, north end)

Season

All year

Best time

Morning or late afternoon

Getting there

On foot from the old town, by the church of St Anthony (Dubec 9).

Good for

couples, families, sunset, dogs

Village guide

Omišalj, Fulfinum-Mirine and Voz bay

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Facts checked 31 Oct 2026

Petehova cove loop from Stara Baška harbour

Walk & view · Stara Baška

Tested by us We have been here ourselves.

An easy 2.5 km coastal loop from Stara Baška harbour past Petehova cove (with a lone villa above it) and back via the road: about 1–1.5 h with only about 50 m of climbing. Along the way are flowering sage, free-roaming sheep and views to Rab and Goli otok.

Our tips

• Parking at the harbour is paid in season.
• The coast faces south and south-west, so the light is at its best in the late afternoon.

Good to know

• Short road section on the return.
• A private villa sits above the cove: keep to the path past it.

Where

Stara Baška

Season

Year-round

Best time

Evening or early morning

Getting there

Start at Stara Baška harbour: the coastal path out, the road back. Easy all the way.

Start

Stara Baška harbour ('Mul') (Harbour car park, paid in season)

Distance

2.5 km, round trip, about 50 m of ascent

Good for

families, grandparents, dogs, couples, evening walk

Village guide

Stara Baška

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Facts checked 1 Nov 2026

Punat old core and the riva: stone lanes, Vela Placa and the Angel park

Walk & view · Punat

Punat's old core above the seafront keeps narrow paved lanes (Stari Klanac, Veli dvor, Klančić, Kljepina) that climb to Vela Placa and the 1855 cholera-vow church of St Roch. Along them are vaulted ground floors once used for carts and oil, and Croatian and Latin inscriptions carved into lintels and cisterns. Below, the 2 km riva runs from the marina past the Angel park, with its 1930 memorial angel, to the beaches.

Our tips

• Read the carved doorways and cistern heads in the upper lanes (Guvnić, Stara Placa, Jagorika, Kolušin).
• Finish at the Angel park after dark, when it is lit, with the boats and Košljun in front of you.

Good to know

• Punat's Klančić is not Vrbnik's Klančić: check the village when you set your sat-nav.

Where

Punat

Season

Year-round; Vela Placa hosts summer theatre

Best time

Early evening

Getting there

On foot from the seafront; steep lanes.

Start

Punat seafront (Obala), by the Angel park

Distance

0.8 km, round trip, about 13 m of ascent

Good for

couples, families, evening walk, culture

Village guide

Punat and Košljun

Official page

Kulturni vodič Punta

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The cemetery hill and All Saints church, Stara Baška

Walk & view · Stara Baška (upper village, Gori selo)

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A short walk with two stops. The village cemetery, in use since 1855, sits on the hill above Stara Baška, 12–15 minutes up the lanes. Below it, in the village, stands the octagonal parish church of All Saints (Svi Sveti), begun in 1847 where the small church of Sts Peter and Paul once stood. The lane beside the church is still called Cimiter, after the old churchyard cemetery that was there before 1855. From the church, steps lead down to the little Barčica and Pod brizi coves.

Our tips

• Go in the late afternoon and come back down the steps to the Barčica / Pod brizi coves for a swim.
• Route from the harbour: Mul, Vrbakane, Na Palti, Pod Bratomore, then the short service road.

Good to know

• Working cemetery: keep quiet.
• Steep lanes.

Where

Stara Baška (upper village, Gori selo)

Season

Year-round (open-air)

Best time

Late afternoon or early evening

Getting there

On foot from the harbour on asphalt lanes, 12–15 minutes uphill.

Start

Stara Baška harbour trail sign (Free unpaved car park near the harbour.)

Distance

0.9 km, there and back, about 48 m of ascent

Good for

couples, families, evening walk

Village guide

Stara Baška

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Vela Vrženica canyon scramble

Walk & view · Baška (east of Bunculuka)

A dry gorge that climbs from Vrženica cove, east of Bunculuka, towards the Baška plateau. It is not a built path: expect about three easy scrambling steps where you need your hands, rocky thresholds, and heat trapped between the walls. Shorter loops through the canyon are about 9 km (5 h or more with breaks); the official loop on to Vela Luka is 14 km with 629 m of climbing (KRK HIKE 170).

Our tips

• Follow the official direction: from Bunculuka take the coastal path to Vrženica cove (about 30 min), swim, then climb up the canyon from the sea.
• Take at least 2 L of water each. Hikers who underestimate time and heat here have needed rescue.

Good to know

• Hands-on scrambling: not for small kids, dogs or grandparents.
• Heat trap with no water.
• Emergency: 112 (mountain rescue).

Where

Baška (east of Bunculuka)

Season

Spring/autumn

Best time

April–May and October. Never at midday in July and August.

Getting there

Start at Bunculuka, Baška. Marked trail. Grip-soled shoes, no flip-flops.

Start

Baška - Atrium Residence trail sign (Paid car parks in Baška; the nearest to Bunculuka camp is "Oleander". A camp entrance fee applies.)

Distance

9.8 km, round trip, about 375 m of ascent

Good for

groups, adventurous adults

Village guide

Baška south-east coves: Bunculuka, Vrženica, Vela Luka and Mala Luka

Official page

KRK HIKE 170 - From Vrženica Canyon to Mala and Vela Luka Bay

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Vrbnik - Risika loop via Melska and Javna coves

Walk & view · Vrbnik / Risika

A 14.4 km circular walk (385 m of climbing) north from Vrbnik to the village of Risika, down to Melska cove (pebbles) and Javna cove (pebbles on a sandy seabed), and past the medieval church of St Mark (Sv. Marak), with pine shade in places.

Our tips

• Take swimming things for Melska and Javna halfway round.
• It also works by trekking bike: Vrbnik route 18, Vrbnik - Risika - Sv. Marak - Vrbnik.

Good to know

• 14 km: a half-day, bring water.

Where

Vrbnik / Risika

Season

Year-round

Best time

Spring/autumn; summer mornings

Getting there

Start in Vrbnik. Mixed coastal and inland paths, pine sections.

Start

Vrbnik (Paid car parks at the edge of Vrbnik, e.g. "Vajavina".)

Distance

14.4 km, round trip, about 385 m of ascent

Good for

couples, families with older kids, snorkelling, dogs

Village guide

Vrbnik

Official page

KRK HIKE 181 - Risika Trail · Biciklističke staze - route 18 Vrbnik - Risika - Sv. Marak - Vrbnik

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Baška valley easy family ride (Glagolitic letters and the Baška Tablet)

Walk & view · Baška valley

An easy family ride (KRK BIKE 451): 11.3 km and 157 m of climbing on gravel and asphalt from Baška/Zarok to Draga Bašćanska. It passes the Glagolitic letters, Our Lady of Gorica, St Lucy's (Baška Tablet) and the sheep pastures along the Vela Rika.

Our tips

• Kids can collect rubbings of the Glagolitic letters on the way: ask at the tourist office whether the booklet still runs.
• Swim at Vela plaža afterwards.

Where

Baška valley

Season

Year-round

Best time

Mornings; spring/autumn

Getting there

Start in Baška centre / Zarok.

Start

Baška centre (Atrium Residence trail sign) (Paid car parks in Baška or at Zarok.)

Distance

11.3 km, round trip, about 157 m of ascent

Good for

families, kids, e-bike, grandparents

Official page

KRK BIKE 451 - Following the traces of Glagolitic heritage and the Baška Tablet · Outdoor - visitbaska.hr

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Voz peninsula: Vošćica lighthouse and Venetian fort Maltempo

Walk & view · Omišalj - Voz

At the island's northern tip, where Krk comes closest to the mainland, the 1875 Vošćica lighthouse and the ruins of the Venetian fort Maltempo (marked 'Fort of St Mark' on old maps) guard the strait, with a close view of the Krk bridge.

Our tips

• The lighthouse cannot be reached by car: walk down from Voz bay.
• The Byzantine fort on the tiny St Mark islet under the bridge cannot be visited: it is protected.

Good to know

• Bura can be fierce at the strait.
• Don't expect to go inside the lighthouse.

Where

Omišalj - Voz

Season

Open-air

Best time

Late afternoon/sunset for the bridge

Getting there

Car to Voz bay, then on foot to the cape.

Distance

1.8 km, about 46 m of ascent

Good for

couples, sunset

Village guide

Omišalj, Fulfinum-Mirine and Voz bay

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Facts checked 1 Nov 2026