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Pilgrim trail recommended route Stage 26

Via Dinarica BH-W-01 the Our Lady of Sinj Route

· 6 reviews · Pilgrim trail · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Open
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  • View on Busko Lake
    View on Busko Lake
    Photo: Eko-selo Grabovica, http://www.ecoselograbovica.com/
This first stage of the Via Dinarica hiking trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina follows the pilgrim route dedicated to Our Lady of Sinj. 
Open
moderate
Distance 24.1 km
10:00 h
570 m
299 m
1,000 m
700 m

The highlights are magnificent vistas on Busko lake, several archeological spots and the eco-ethno village Grabovica. Besides hiking, this can also be a nice biking route, and there are also possibilities of crossing lakes in kayaks and canoes.  

As the border crossing point at Vaganj (pass between Troglav and Kamesnica) is just for locals and is not an international border point, the last stage of the Croatian and first stage of the Bosnian Via Dinarica follows a pilgrim’s trail: the Our Lady of Sinj Route (http://www.stazagospisinjskoj.eu) . This will remain as the main White trail probably until Bosnia and Herzegovina joins the EU and Schengen treaty.

A recommended stop is eco-ethno village Grabovica, in fact a great holiday resort. This first BiH stage of White Trail Via Dinarica will end at locality of Little Gradac, where it will split from the Our Lady of Sinj Route.

Author’s recommendation

Take your time and visit places around the lake. Carmel of St.Elijah and Eco selo Grabovica are good places to take a break for a day.
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Via Dinarica BiH
Update: December 28, 2017
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Mali Gradac, 1,000 m
Lowest point
Busko Lake, 700 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 61.71%Forested/wild trail 1.66%Path 19.92%Road 2.18%Unknown 14.90%
Asphalt
14.9 km
Forested/wild trail
0.4 km
Path
4.8 km
Road
0.5 km
Unknown
3.6 km
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Rest stops

Pansion Majo
Bošnjak Household
Eco-Village Grabovica
Monastery - spiritual center "Carmel of St.Elijah"
bar
bar/cafe/restoran

Safety information

Be carefull when crossing the roads. 112 - emergency number in Bosnia and Herzegovina (also for Mountain Resce Service)

Tips and hints

http://www.stazagospisinjskoj.eu/

Start

Border point Prisika (754 m)
Coordinates:
DD
43.606624, 16.976123
DMS
43°36'23.8"N 16°58'34.0"E
UTM
33T 659478 4830080
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Destination

Mali Gradac - view point on Busko lake

Turn-by-turn directions

Continue from border crossing point Prisika to Gornja Prisika, and by Vrtline the route goes left. From Kazaginici head towards the lake and Marinovac beach, and from there right towards Bukova Gora and continue on the road. One can keep following the road or turn left to Carmel of Saint Elijah and continue to Lonica Kuca in order to join the road. Follow the road for another couple of kilometers and turn again towards the lake to the beach which has a dock. From there follow the road up towards resort Grabovica, and from there follow the local road back to the main road R417. The road comes to Karlov Han where you turn left over the bridge to Prisoje.

From the center of  Prisoje, go right to Brljevci till the end, and then continue on the dirt road through the pine forest uphill passing the resting area and viewpoint. The trail will join again the main road where this stage ends. Close by, across the road (on the way of the White Trail Via Dinarica stage 2) is Iliric “Gradina”-remnants of old Illyrian settlement.

Public transport

There are buses towards Split that can be used to reach the starting point. 

By road

From Split, Livno or Tomislavgrad to Kamensko

Parking

N/A

Coordinates

DD
43.606624, 16.976123
DMS
43°36'23.8"N 16°58'34.0"E
UTM
33T 659478 4830080
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Equipment

Good boots and swimming suit :-)

Standard walking/hiking/ biking equipment.


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Rating

2.8
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Laurie . 
August 01, 2022 · Community
Ok route, with the most exciting part being crossing the border and staying at the Bosnjak Household! it's a must! Great host Luta (and gorgeous golden retriever!), comfortable beds, AMAZING food!! you will not go hungry. She doesn't speak English but you can text a number and they will be able to book you in. sometimes it's busy. Really enjoyed experience. 15KM accomodation - extra if you want dinner (highly recommend) and breakfast!
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Marion Du
May 29, 2022 · Community
Many spots to camp by the lake and have a swim!
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When did you do this route? May 29, 2022
Maruša Orel
July 04, 2021 · Community
Trail nothing speacial, nice views on the lake. Two supermarkets right across the border, if you stay on main asphalt road. Another store in Grabovica and two slightly bigger ones in Prisoje. You can buy sim card for your phone in every grocery store and petrol station. They have good packages if you want to use just internet or calls+internet. You have very good service most of the time to Boračko lake. From there you have very poor service or no service at all (for example in Lukomir, Tušila). Leave asphalt road at Karmel Sv. Ilija and again at the bird watching tower to avoid walking on asphalt road (nice views on the lake). Nice to swim on beach Marinovac. Good place to sleep is Apartmani Mamić (room with own bathroom, shared kitchen and terrace, 20€/night, you can wash your clothes for free).
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When did you do this route? July 04, 2021
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
24.1 km
Duration
10:00 h
Ascent
570 m
Descent
299 m
Highest point
1,000 m
Lowest point
700 m
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