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Distance: 7.86 mi
Elevation gain: 1,906 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 1,906 ft
Max elevation: 2,949 ft
TrailRank: 55
Min elevation: 1,586 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 3 hours 43 minutes
Time: 5 hours 49 minutes
Coordinates: 2276
Uploaded: July 8, 2023
Recorded: July 2023

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near Kalac, Primorsko-goranska (Hrvatska)

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Itinerary description

Physical difficulty: 2/5
Technical difficulty: 1.5/5

Note #1: The trail is about 40% in the shade, 60% in the sun. The trail is very accessible all the way, no special equipment is needed. There aren't any springs or potable water, so bring plenty of hydration with you.

Note #2: The parking at Mihani hamlet is really, really small. At best, only a few cars can fit here. The good news is that not many hikers choose this as a starting point, so if you arrive earlier you should be alright.

Note #3: From intersection #7 to the Hunting Blind #2 the trail is unmarked, save for the occasional letter 'K'. It's easy to navigate, though. These 'K' are known as "putevi kontrabanda" aka "contraband trails". In the 1930s, villages in northeastern Istria made a living running contraband over Učka mountain from a duty-free zone on the coast.

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This hiking trail will take you through several peaks in the middle-region of Učka. The crown jewel of the hike is the mountain shelter & bird observatory "Kremenjak" (opened in 06/2023), which is an architectural work of art and a true attraction for hikers of all ages. See specific waypoint descriptions for more information.

From Mihani hamlet, start following the trail towards the Kremenjak peak. The path is very-well marked, even if a bit overgrown in places. From Kremenjak, you will backtrack a bit, and then follow the path towards Brgud peak. Halfway to Brgud, and about 1 km from Kremenjak peak, there's the mountain shelter of the same name. It doubles as a bird observatory, since a griffon vulture reservation is also located in the area.

Once you're done enjoying the shelter, you will soon reach Brgud, which is marked by a statue of the Virgin Mary atop a large rock.

Lastly, the Perun peak is rich with mythology, named after the highest Slavic god of the pantheon and the god of sky, thunder, lightning, storms, rain, law, war, fertility and oak trees. The peak itself doesn't really offer any remarkable views, though.

From Perun, it's a straightforward descent back to Mihani.

Waypoints

Car parking / Mihani

Mihani is the last hamlet after Mošćenice. While you can begin your hike earlier, this is as far as you can go by car. Leave it on the small clearing just before the hamlet.

Intersection #1 / to Kremenjak

At Mihani, follow the marked trail to Kremenjak.

Intersection #2 / to Kremenjak

Now follow the path to Kremenjak. On your return, you will get back to this intersection from the direction of M. Učka/Vojak.

Hunting Blind #1 / Viewpoint

Intersection #3 / go right

Intersection #4 / go left and up

Intersection #5 / to Kremenjak

Now you will continue towards Kremenjak, but on your way back from said peak you will backtrack to this intersection and continue towards Brgud.

Kremenjak (826 m)

Kremenjak is not a prominent peak, but due to the nature of the terrain it offers a nice view of both the seaside (Kvarner Bay) and the Istria region on the other side of Učka. If you look towards the north you can see both Brgud and Perun, as well as Vojak - Učka's summit.

Photo of'Kremenjak' wilderness hut and bird observatory

'Kremenjak' wilderness hut and bird observatory

"Kremenjak" was opened in 06/2023. It's the work of architect Ivan Juretić and other collaborators. It's resembles a hatched egg, built in the vicinity of a griffon vulture reservation and feeding grounds. It can shelter up to 5-6 people, is equipped with electricity (lights and usb-charging station), powered by a solar panel installed nearby. More info at: https://www.pp-ucka.hr/skloniste-promatracnica-kremenjak/

Intersection #6 / follow the trail marked with sticks (IPP)

Brgud (907 m)

This small plateau is the Brgud peak. It's recognizable due to the sculpture of the Virgin Mary.

Hunting lodge 'Perun'

The hunting lodge is NOT a mountain hut, and it's not open to the public.

Intersection #6 / Bodaj pass

At Bodaj pass, continue towards "Sv- Jelena".

Intersection #7 / turn left

From the main road, turn left and through the woods. The trail is not marked, but it's very clear and easy to follow.

Unnamed pond

Intersection #8 / go right

Hunting Blind #2 / Viewpoint

Intersection #9 / to Perun

Intersection #10 / go right

Perun - sculpture

Wooden sculpture of Perun, the highest god of the Slavic pantheon and the god of sky, thunder, lightning, storms, rain, law, war, fertility and oak trees.