Ljubavna cestica (eng. Love Path) / Crikvenica - Badanj fort - Kavranova stena - Crikvenica (11/2022)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.81 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,076 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 1,076 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,082 ft
- TrailRank
- 57
- Min elevation
- 26 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 2 hours 16 minutes
- Time
- 3 hours 8 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1391
- Uploaded
- November 6, 2022
- Recorded
- November 2022
near Crikvenica, Primorsko-Goranska (Hrvatska)
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Itinerary description
Technical difficulty: 1/5
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This is an easy and short hike which begins in the coastal town of Crikvenica.
It goes through the historic Love Path (Ljubavna cestica in Croatian). The Love Path was created in the early 1930s. Supposedly, it got its name because it became a favorite place for couples in love. It's an 8-kilometre-long trail that offers a blend of nature and historical heritage.
No special equipment is needed to complete the trail. It's family-friendly, and the only marginally more demanding part is the short ascent from "Lokvica" to "Kavranova stena". Mobile reception is available throughout. There's plenty of shade available, also.
Be aware that the path doesn't offer any notable sea-views until you reach the peak.
Waypoints
Car park
152 ft
Parking
Big parking lot in Crikvenica, was free of charge in the non-summer seasons.
Intersection
106 ft
Intersection #1 / to 'Kavranova stena'
One of the official entrances to the "Ljubavna cestica" (eng. Love Path).
Intersection
284 ft
Intersection #3 / to 'Gradina'
Continue in the same direction, towards the ruins of the Badanj fortification (eng. Badanj gradina)
Intersection
258 ft
Intersection #4 / to 'Gradina'
Continue towards "Gradina" (the Badanj fortification).
Ruins
339 ft
Badanj fort ruins
The ruins of the Badanj fort. Located in the immediate vicinity of Crikvenica, Badanj Fort is the oldest surviving medieval fortification in the Vinodol region. The fort was abandoned after a major earthquake in the 14th century. Archaeological finds suggest that the core of the fort was built in the Early Byzantine period between the 4th and 6th centuries AD.
Panorama
577 ft
Viewpoint #1
One of the few official viewpoints on the trail, though the whole path is beautiful and a pretty photo can be snapped at anytime.
Intersection
865 ft
Intersection #6 / to 'Lkovica & Kavranova Stena'
Continue towards "Lokvica", and immediately afterwards the short ascent on karst terrain will begin towards the peak Kavranova stena.
Lake
909 ft
Lokvica (eng. Small Pond)
As it's name suggests, it's a small and unremarkable natural pond.
Summit
1,055 ft
Kavranova stena (301m)
"Kavranova stena" is the peak of this short hike. It makes up for its lack of height with the beautiful and unobstructed view it offers on the Kvarner bay. The trail can be continued further on the so called "Staza krša i kuša" (eng. The Path of Karst and Sage). Sage is an aromatic herb native to the area. The Path of Karst and Sage leads to the Sopalj lookout point (321m), and then descends towards the coast and returns to Crikvenica by the sea where you can return to the starting point of the hike. It's about 14km long in total.
Intersection
481 ft
Intersection #7 / continue straight
This intersection marks another official entry (or in our case, exit) to the Love Path. You continue straight on the asphalt road through the town, until you reach the starting point.
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