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Via Dinarica HR-W-07 Along Kapela Hiking Trail towards the Adriatic sea

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Via Dinarica

/ Kolovratske stijene
Photo: Alan Čaplar, Via Dinarica
/ Mountain hut Stalak
Photo: Alan Čaplar, Via Dinarica
/ Mountain hut Duliba
Photo: Alan Čaplar, Via Dinarica
/ Putokazi pod velikom Javornicom
Photo: Alan Čaplar, Via Dinarica
/ Velika Javornica s Razbijenog vrha
Photo: Alan Čaplar, Via Dinarica
/ Vrh Velike Javornice
Photo: Alan Čaplar, Via Dinarica
/ Vrh Velike Javornice
Photo: Damir Kuzmanić, Via Dinarica
/ Žig Kolovratskih stijena
Photo: HPD Vihor, Via Dinarica
/ Žig Velike Javornice
Photo: HPD Vihor, Via Dinarica

Sven Nit
on the August 31, 2021

Combined stage 8,7 and a part of 6 in one day (Vratnik to ...

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In the area where Velika Kapela approaches the sea, we come across one of the largest forest expanses in Croatia. There are no settlements in the area from Bjelolasica and the sites of Bijele stijene and Samarske stijene to the edge of the regions of Gorski kotar and Primorje, and the entire area is marked by little known, rarely visited and very wide mixed forests. It is almost incredible that this particular part of Velika Kapela has remained preserved and unknown until the present day, given the closeness of the sea and relatively low elevations in the area.

moderate

Distance 11.7 km

6:00 h

222 m

702 m

1,356 m

754 m

The key element of the route in this area is the Kapela Hiking Trail – one of the most beautiful hiking tours in Croatia. This trail leads from Mrkopalj to Klenovica in the region of Hrvatsko primorje.

The trail for climbing to the peak of Velika Javornica begins in the middle of the forest, as a branch of the main access trail for the climb from Begova staza to Bijele stijene. The beginning of that branch is 10 minutes of hiking away from the mountain hut at Bijele stijene, and 30 minutes of hiking away from the forest turnaround below Bijele stijene. By following the route of the Kapela Hiking Trail, the White Line takes us through the forest in a permanent climb without open views. The first view is offered from the peak of Velika Javornica itself. The path is not demanding. From Velika Javornica, the trail then descends towards the road linking Novi Vinodolski and Jasenak. We reach that road at the abandoned forest ranger station Stalak. One part of the ranger station facility is put to use as a mountain hut. In further one hour of hiking, we reach a wooden mountain hut called Zelena kuća or Duliba. This facility is in poor shape and has no supplies (with the exception of a water cistern).

Author

Alan Čaplar

Update: August 03, 2016

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

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Highest point

1,356 m

Lowest point

754 m

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Start

Mountain hut Dragutin Hirc (1,354 m)

Coordinates:

45.205206, 14.990379

DMS

45°12'18.7"N 14°59'25.4"E

UTM

33T 499244 5005746

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Destination

Mountain hut Zelena kuća

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all notes on protected areas

Coordinates

45.205206, 14.990379

DMS

45°12'18.7"N 14°59'25.4"E

UTM

33T 499244 5005746

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Equipment

Basic Equipment for Mountain Hikes

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Technical Equipment for Mountain Hikes

Climbing helmet as required

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Sven Nit

August 31, 2021 · Community

Combined stage 8,7 and a part of 6 in one day (Vratnik to Hirz Hut) going northbound. Duliba is really only for emergencies. Really old and dirty. Trail and markings are ok with GPS it's easy.

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Maruša Orel

June 08, 2021 · Community

Trail is maintained and well signed, I almost didn't need app. It goes through the forest, so it's a really chilly and relaxing hike. Just a little bit of a gravel road, the rest is nice trail. Water is at Stalak (hut is in a really bad condition, not good to sleep there) and at Duliba (there is an animal in a well, I think it's a rat, but I still took it, because I really needed it-I filtered it twice, with my Sawyer filter and pills, without pills is not ok). Duliba has two doors. If you enter throught the doors on the left, it's in terible condition, a lot of things from imigrants (photos), but if you enter throught the doors on the right it looks much better (photos)

When did you do this route? June 05, 2021

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Thomas Furter

August 31, 2020 · Community

Due to the negative trail comments we bypassed this stage on roads and gravel roads trying to find the shortest way down to Senj (around 40km). We picked up water at Hirtz hut, approx. 5l per person. Nice walk during night with moon light. If interested, gpx data are available (contact via wurzelkocher.ch).

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

11.7 km

Duration

6:00 h

Ascent

222 m

Descent

702 m

Highest point

1,356 m

Lowest point

754 m

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