RIDING IN THE SHADE OF PINE, CYPRESS AND OLIVE TREES ALL THE WAY TO THE EASTERNMOST POINT OF THE ISLAND

Technical specification:
Length: a 22.4-kilometre circular route
Terrain: 17.4 km of asphalt roads (78%); 5 km of gravel roads (22%)
Altitude: 350 m
Start point/end point: centre of the town of Korčula
Towns and villages on route: Prvo selo – Žrnovo – Kampuš – Postrana – Lumbarda - Korčula
Expected duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2/5
Note:The section between Potirna and Zaglav features a slightly more demanding gravel road passing through forests and dry stone walls (3.3 km in length).
Markings: none (GPX file available for DOWNLOAD)
Locations of self-service bike repair stations with a fixed stand and basic tools: rest area at Korčula – Lumbarda road.

Starting in the centre of the town of Korčula, this circular route will take you on a journey along winding scenic areas of the village of Žrnovo and its hamlets Prvo selo, Kampuš and Postrana. It features interesting detours for exploring natural and historical sites, lighthouses and beaches, forts and churches with spectacular views of the surrounding area and it offers some quality R & R in local family farms and coffee shops in the centre of villages. The last section of the route offers a pleasant downhill ride through stunning olive groves, wine-growing hillsides and the field of Lumbarda famous for its numerous stone fences i.e. dry stone walls and sandy beaches only to return, through the karst field of Donje blato and pine forests, following the coastal promenade, to the historic, artistic and architectural gem of the island, the town of Korčula.
About the route: Starting at Trg Pomirenja square in Korčula, immediately after passing the coastal streets of Put Svetog Nikole and Strečica, the route turns sharply to the left and continues along the uphill forested, scenic road below the Forteca fort, which features breath-taking views of the old town of Korčula.
The route continues until the intersection with the main road D118 and after 400 m, it turns right onto the remains of the marked Marmont Path and passes through Prvo selo, Žrnovo, Kampuš and Postrana which safeguard numerous valuable natural, cultural and historical heritage, especially religious buildings.

In the hamlet of Postrana the route follows a well preserved and moderately preserved gravel road (approx. 2.8 km) in the direction of Rasohatica bay and Lumbarda. It passes through vineyards and olive groves, switching between asphalt and gravel roads, and takes you to Lumbarda and the sandy beach of Pržina, with stunning views of open seas and the island of Mljet. We suggest you get off the route and head towards the lighthouse on Ražnjić cape (1.2 km), the easternmost point of the island with stunning views of the imposing Sveti Ilija (961 m), the highest peak of the Pelješac peninsula. From there, the route continues through vineyards, passing by the Church of the Holy Cross in the centre of the roundabout, and soon afterwards it provides a detour towards the parish Church of St Rocco and the centre of the village. Leaving Lumbarda, the route turns right from the asphalt road into a gravel road through the karst field of Donje blato. It continues through the pine forest and dry stone walls, passes by the lookout point of the Votive Chapel of St Anthony, locally known as Glavica, featuring a row of cypress trees, and then, along Šetalište Tina Ujevića promenade, below the Hober forest part, returns to its starting point in the centre of the town of Korčula.
Emergency contacts:
In case of emergency call 112.
Tourist Boards: Town of Korčula: +385 20 715 701
Municipality of Lumbarda: +385 20 712 005

WHERE THE COASTAL AND HINTERLAND SCENERY OF THE PICTURESQUE ISLAND OF KORČULA INTERTWINE

Technical specification:
Length: a 61.1-kilometre circular route
Terrain: 51.9 km of asphalt roads (85%), 9.2 km of gravel roads (15%)
Altitude: 880 m
Start point/end point: the promenade in the centre of Prigradica
Towns and villages on route: Prigradica-Blato-Smokvica-Čara-Pupnat-Kneže-Račišće-Babina-Prigradica
Expected duration: 6 hours
Difficulty: 5/5
Note:The section between Potirna and Zaglav features a slightly more demanding gravel road passing through forests and dry stone walls (3.3 km in length).
Markings: none (GPX file available for DOWNLOAD)
Note:Due to a narrow winding road with an extremely steep downhill, the Pupnat - Kneže (5 km) section requires additional caution, while the 9.2-kilometre Račišće – Babina section features a gravel road with several shorter, but steeper ascents and descents.
Locations of self-service bike repair stations with a fixed stand and basic tools: Babina Bay, Morkan-Blato-Smokvica T-intersection and a spot above Pupnatska Luka..

Starting in Prigradica bay, this circular route will take you along the road from the promenade towards Blato, a village in the hinterland of the island that features a vast field and the famous dry stone wall terraces. From there, it continues to Smokvica and Čara, often regarded as the homeland of pošip grape variety. The route climbs the road above the bay and beach of Pupnatska Luka all the way to Pupnat, the smallest and one of the oldest settlements on the island. Returning to the northern coastal part of the island along the steep descent on a winding road to the bay and village of Kneže, the route continues along the coast to the village of Račišće, where it follows the gravel road next to beaches of Vaja and Samograd all the way to Babina bay. From there, it takes an asphalt road passing by picturesque and peaceful bays of Rasoha and Blaca and ends in Prigradica.
About the route: Starting in Prigradica, the route winds along the coast and immediately continues up the uphill road towards Blato. After the pass, the road descents and crosses the busy D118 road via an overpass next to the Blato Cemetery of the Holy Cross and through two roundabouts before taking the winding ascent in Prižba direction.
We recommend you get off the route and follow the famous Zlinje Street, featuring a linden tree avenue, which will take you to the centre of Blato and visit the spacious square in front of the parish Church of All Saints with a loggia.
The route continues up the uphill road in Prižbe direction, turns left off the main road at the third large bend and takes you to the pass which marks the beginning of a descent along the olive groves and vineyards all the way to the entrance of Smokvica, the cradle of the famous white wine variety pošip.

In addition to numerous wine tasting rooms, don’t miss out on the parish Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (17th century). Passing through the fertile fields of Smokvica and Čara, the route takes you to the centre of the village of Čara where a cypress tree, a protected natural monument believed to be over 350 years old, can be found next to the parish Church of St Peter (17th century). Visiting wineries with tasting rooms serving quality and top wines, with pošip being the featured wine in Čara, is a must. The route continues through vineyards, olive groves and pine forests passing the bay of Pupnatska Luka and large rock formation of Riče and after a 7-kilometre ascent enters the village of Pupnat, home to the parish Church of Our Lady of the Snows from the 17th century. Moving on, a narrow, steep and winding road takes you to the village of Kneže and from there the route continues along the coast to Račišće. It passes through the picturesque fishing and maritime village, next to the parish Church of St Nicholas (20th century), the patron saint of sailors, and the older Church of Our Lady Help of Christians (from the end of the 17th century). From there, a more demanding but tranquil gravel road offering panoramic views of the islands and the open sea will take you to Babina bay, Rasoha bay and the village of Blaca and end in Prigradica.
Emergency contacts:
In case of emergency call 112.
Tourist boards:
Municipality of Blato: +385 20 851 850
Municipality of Smokvica: +385 20 832 255
Town of Korčula: +385 20 715 701

FROM BLATO FIELD TO VELA LUKA BAY AND THE INDENTED SOUTHERN COAST OF THE ISLAND OF KORČULA

Technical specification:
Length: a 48.1-kilometre circular cycling route
Terrain: 32.3 km of asphalt roads (67%), 15.8 km of gravel roads (32%)
Altitude: 870 m
Start point/end point: the centre of the town of Blato
Towns and villages on route: Blato - Črnja Luka - Vela Luka – Zaglav - Karbuni – Gršćica - Prižba – Blato
Expected duration: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: 5/5
Note:The section between Potirna and Zaglav features a slightly more demanding gravel road passing through forests and dry stone walls (3.3 km in length).
Markings: none (GPX file available for DOWNLOAD)
Locations of self-service bike repair stations with a fixed stand and basic tools: archaeological site of Vela spila and Morkan-Blato-Smokvica T-intersection.

This route starts in the village of Blato. Stretches of ascents and fields, extremely indented southern coast with numerous islets and the peninsulas of Ratak and Prišćipac abound along this route. What makes this route special are the views of small rocky and forested islets surrounding Vela Luka. The fantastic scenery consisting of a plethora of smaller and larger bays of the indented coast, dotted with vineyards, olive groves and fragrant pine forests along the flatter terrain of the southern coast of the island of Korčula protected by a string of islets from Zaglav to Prižba make it a great ride for all cycling enthusiasts.
What are you waiting for? Embark on a journey where natural attractions meets tradition, customs, flavours and scents of the island.
About the route:
Starting in the centre of Blato, a village located in the heart of the largest fertile field on the island of Korčula, this circular route takes you in the direction of Prigradica on the northern side of the island. After Blato, the route briefly follows the state road D118 (700 m in length), after which it turns right and follows the uphill road to a pass from where it continues downhill towards the villages of Bristva and Črnja Luka.
Before Bristva, the route takes a left turn to Črnja Luka bay from where it continues along the coastal gravel road. The condition of the gravel road surface ranges from preserved to moderately preserved and is occasionally interrupted with asphalt and concrete sections (8.1 km).

The route will take you to the town of Vela Luka passing next to the renowned archaeological site on the island known as Vela spila. The route continues to the centre of Vela Luka, first along the preserved gravel road (1.0 km in length) and then down a winding and narrow stretch where caution is required. After Vela Luka, the route continues in the direction of the southern part of the island along the busy 41st Street from which it takes a left turn towards Potirna and, after the ascent, a left turn on the gravel road north of Zaglav bay. This moderately preserved gravel road will reward you with a 3.3 kilometre downhill slope to Zaglav bay. From there, the route continues along the coast where asphalt and gravel road sections interchange. The preserved gravel road of Karbuni – Gršćica section features a pleasant ride in the shade of pine forests. Once you pass through the village of Gršćica, the route takes you to the hamlet of Prižba on the peninsula of Ratak and offers amazing views of the string of islets all the way to the peninsula of Prišćipac. In Prižba, the route splits into two different sections. If you choose the section heading left, the route continues uphill towards Blato through picturesque olive groves and vineyards of the Morkan area, followed by a 7-kilometre demanding ascent until T intersection from where a descent to the left towards Blato begins, which marks the end of our route. If you choose the section heading right, you will arrive at the village of Smokvica.
Emergency contact:
In case of emergency call 112.
Tourist boards:
Municipality of Blato: +385 20 851 850
Municipality of Vela Luka: +385 20 813 619

SPLIT-POTOMJE
FROM DIOCLETIAN TO MARCO POLO
This alternative 47-km-long section will challenge you to go on a bicycle ride across the entire island of Korčula from west to east on local roads with many elevations and descents.

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VELA SPILA BIKE ROUTE

Start/finish: Vela Luka
via: Sprtišća - Privor - Vela Spila
lenght: 13.9 km
Ascent/descent altitude: +434 mnv, -420 mnv
Physical difficulty: 1/3
Surface: asphalt/gravel road: asfalt, makadam
technical difficulty: 1/3
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The route starts at the east entry to Vela Luka, in close proximity to the oil refinery and Zlokić ethnographic collection. Through olive groves and vineyards, along picturesque fields in karst between island hills, we gradually ascent towards a pass, from which a view of Hvar and Biokovo opens up. Attractive serpentine roads take us to the north side of the island of Korčula. We follow the route above the sea in the shade of thick pine and oak forest. After a short but steep ascent we head back towards Vela Luka, by exiting above the town itself. We pass next to the famous archeological site Vela spila and descend back to town, all the while enjoying the panoramic view of town below us.

OLD SETTLEMENTS BIKE ROUTE

Start/finish: Vela Luka
via: Dub - Potirna
lenght: 14.2 km
Ascent/descent altitude: +391 mnv, -413 mnv
Physical difficulty: 1/3
Surface: asphalt/gravel road: makadam, asfalt, single track
technical difficulty: 2/3
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The start of the route is marked by a gentle ascent via asphalt road toward the village of Potirna. After 3 kilometers we turn into a gravel road that leads us through an old, nowadays abandoned, village of Dub. The route soon narrows into an attractive single-track, from which we can enjoy views of the islands alongside the southern part of Korčula. Soon we will reach a road that leads through the village of Potirna, after which we can expect half of kilometer of steep ascent that leads to the most attractive part of the route. The gravel road through the pine forest takes us to the point high above the sea level, from which a beautiful view of Vela Luka bay stretches. The last six kilometers mark a gradual descent to the town, while the trail through the forest opens up new views of the bay.

BIKE ROUTE HUM

Start/finish: Vela Luka
via: Poplat - Hum
lenght: 15.9 km
Ascent/descent altitude: +545mnv, -538mnv
Physical difficulty: 2/3
Surface: asphalt/gravel road: asfalt, makadam
technical difficulty: 1/3
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At the beginning of this route we follow the road that leads to the point where a new ferry port is planned on being built. After the first kilometer of wide, newly built road, we come across a local road that will lead us to Poplat settlement. The road takes us alongside the south coast of Vela Luka bay, where several attractive beaches such as Gabrica, Pičena and Lučica are hidden. That part of the route also includes several short gravel segments, but the real challenge awaits after Poplat cove. The next 4 kilometers lead up to a 376 metres high Hum hill, the highest point on this side of Korčula island. On the top of the hill we will be rewarded with the views of the open sea, Adriatic islands, Dalmatian mountains and the island of Korčula below you.

From the Town center, the asphalted road will take you through the Hober Forest Park to the Town district named St. Anthony (Sv. Antun). You will get to the stairway consisting of 101 stone steps ascending towards the top of the Hill of St. Anthony, along the St. Anthony Cypress Alley. On the hilltop, you will see the Chapel of St. Anthony. The Stairway and the Alley were landscaped at the end of the 17th century by the Bishop Španić who was buried inside the church in 1707.

While you are here, we suggest you visit the Komparak family farm and try their honey, jam and other organic products or go to the Škatula Pastry Shop offering a wide variety of traditional cakes and pastry.

Nastavak šetnje prema Lumbardi; Šetnja se može nastaviti u smjeru Lumbarde, 7 km od Korčule, najistočnijeg naselja na otoku Korčuli. U Lumbardi su pronađeni nalazi iz doba grčke kolonizacije ('Lumbardska psefizma' iz 4. st. pr. Krista) i ostaci rimske 'villae rusticae', te srednjovjekovne crkve i kapele. Zanimljive su utvrđene vile ('kaštel') obitelji Kršinić, Nobilo i Milina.
Put kroz plodno Lumbarajsko polje vodi do najljepših pješčanih plaža na otoku.
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From the Town center, the asphalted road will take you through the Hober Forest Park to the Town district named St. Anthony (Sv. Antun). You will get to the stairway consisting of 101 stone steps ascending towards the top of the Hill of St. Anthony, along the St. Anthony Cypress Alley. On the hilltop, you will see the Chapel of St. Anthony. The Stairway and the Alley were landscaped at the end of the 17th century by the Bishop Španić who was buried inside the church in 1707.

While you are here, we suggest you visit the Komparak family farm and try their honey, jam and other organic products or go to the Škatula Pastry Shop offering a wide variety of traditional cakes and pastry.

Nastavak šetnje prema Lumbardi; Šetnja se može nastaviti u smjeru Lumbarde, 7 km od Korčule, najistočnijeg naselja na otoku Korčuli. U Lumbardi su pronađeni nalazi iz doba grčke kolonizacije ('Lumbardska psefizma' iz 4. st. pr. Krista) i ostaci rimske 'villae rusticae', te srednjovjekovne crkve i kapele. Zanimljive su utvrđene vile ('kaštel') obitelji Kršinić, Nobilo i Milina.
Put kroz plodno Lumbarajsko polje vodi do najljepših pješčanih plaža na otoku.
Brojne kušaonice vina nude degustacije autohtone sorte bijelog vina 'Grk'.