Camino Dubrovnik is a personal journey through a landscape that combines sea, stone, faith and tradition – from Dubrovnik through the Dubrovnik coast, Ravno, Neum, Čapljina and Čitluk to Međugorje. The trail is about 145 km long and divided into 7 stages / 7 walking days – 3.5 days of hiking through Croatia and 3.5 days through Bosnia and Herzegovina, through areas suitable for all hiking enthusiasts of different fitness levels and experience.
The route is well marked with recognizable Camino signage for safe and easy navigation, and you can also use a smartphone with a GPS file.
The route is well-marked with signposts and you can also use a smartphone with a GPS file.
Setup GPS route on your smartphone:
- First install Maps.Me application (for iPhone and Android)
- Then, on your smartphone open this web page and click on Camino Dubrovnik GPS file download After you download it, open it in the Maps.Me application.
Length: 5:32
Duration: 18.2km
Uphill: 440m
Downhill: 480m
The route starts from the Church of St. James, east of Dubrovnik, and goes slightly downhill towards the historic center. It passes by the eastern entrance to the city, the Revelin fortress and the northern city walls. It then climbs to Gornji Kono, a historic city street, and goes along it to Od križa street, which leads to the beginning of the serpentine road to the Imperial fortress on Srđ.
The fortress is located at 415 meters above sea level, making this the highest climb on the entire Camino Dubrovnik. After the climb, there is a flat path along the Srđa plateau to the Strinjčera fortress, from where the path descends to the settlement of Nuncijata. Then there is a descent to the 15th-century Dubrovnik aqueduct and a walk along it to Komolac. This section is exceptionally flat and offers a view of the Rijeka dubrovačka. The path crosses a bridge and takes the lower path along the northern bank of the Rijeka dubrovačka to the settlement of Mokošica.
Length: 3:36
Duration: 13.2km
Uphill: 480m
Downhill: 400m
The route then climbs along a centuries-old road to Petrovo Selo, from where it takes an old path to the Barutana area. After reaching the road before Barutana, the route continues to the village of Osojnik. It passes through the village and continues left past the church towards Orašac.
After reaching the Modrič Kamen viewpoint, the path goes through the forest to the church of St. Nicholas above Orašac. Then the path descends again, passes through the settlement and goes all the way to the church of Our Lady of Orašac.
Length: 6:03
Duration: 22.3km
Uphill: 550m
Downhill: 640m
The path climbs from the church in Orašac towards Lake Kočišće and goes along the western side above the lake. After a section along a stream that flows into the lake, the path reaches the olive groves between Orašac and Gromača.
It passes between the olive groves, climbing gently, and then enters a historic street (bordered by a dry stone wall and with occasional cobblestones on the ground) that leads all the way to the settlement of Gromača. After passing through the settlement, we continue along the historical path towards the settlement of Kliševo – two sections of the old road are intersected by several dozen meters of asphalt road. Passing through Kliševo, we follow the historical communication of that village with the settlements of Mrčevo and Mravinjac. After a descent and a gentle climb to Mrčevo, there is a mostly flat section to Mravinjac. From Mravinjac, we gently climb for several hundred meters towards the votive church of St. Liberan. After the initial climb, there is a descent and a flat part of the path to the church, which offers a view of the sea and islands.
We continue along the path used by hunters towards the settlement of Rožetići. Halfway through this section, we leave the territory of the City of Dubrovnik and, descending, enter the area of the Dubrovnik Littoral. The descent continues along the macadam road and mostly flat historical paths through the oak forest, where we reach the church in the settlement of Majkovi. From the church towards Slano, the route passes through a historic street, then part of the Napoleonic road, from which the trail descends into olive groves and then into the settlement of Slano itself.
Length: 5:36
Duration: 20.7km
Uphill: 610m
Downhill: 290m
After Slano, the trail climbs along the historic communication Pod Gredom, offering open views of the sea and a typical Mediterranean landscape. After just three kilometers, it reaches an asphalt road that takes pilgrims to the state border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
At this point, the trail leaves the coast and continues along an old road that has been used for centuries as a natural corridor between the coast and Popovo Polje. After crossing the border, the route continues along historic stone paths and quiet country roads, passing through two picturesque Herzegovinian villages – Orahov Do and Češljare. Stone houses, dry stone walls and cultivated agricultural landscapes give this part of the route a strong sense of authenticity and traditional way of life. The experience of walking through authentic Herzegovina is not spoiled by the short sections of the trail along the regional road, which require increased caution.
In Zavala, the trail passes by the entrance to the Vjetrenica cave, a unique natural phenomenon inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The cave is landscaped and open to visitors throughout the year, making this place a natural place to rest and encounter the exceptional heritage of the Herzegovina karst.
The pilgrimage trail continues along the route of the former narrow-gauge railway known as Ćiro. Built during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this railway once connected Mostar with Dubrovnik and Montenegro. Today, its route has been converted into a hiking and cycling trail that peacefully follows the edge of Popovo Polje in this section. The section is pleasant to walk, without major climbs or descents, and the surface is beaten macadam, which makes this part of the path suitable for quiet movement and a short stay in this exceptional natural environment.
From Zavala, the path continues along Ćira’s route towards Ravno, where it passes through a 300-meter-long tunnel in the village of Čvaljina, and then continues over the old railway bridge to Ravno. The Camino path passes through the village itself, where pilgrims have access to shops, cafes, a restaurant and various forms of accommodation. Of particular note is the Hotel Stanica, located in the renovated building of the former railway station, which testifies to the former traffic and historical importance of this area.
The section includes crossing the state border between the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pilgrims are required to have a valid identification document and inform themselves about the current border regime before departure. Different mobile roaming conditions apply when entering Bosnia and Herzegovina, so it is recommended to check the tariff models with your operator or secure an appropriate data package in advance.
For the first approximately eight kilometers after crossing the border, there may be areas without mobile signal. It is recommended to download an offline map of the section before departure and ensure sufficient water, especially during the summer months.
Length: 6:13
Duration: 23.7km
Uphill: 180m
Downhill: 190m
The fifth stage leads from Ravno to Hutovo and is approximately 25 km long. This section is characterized by very gentle terrain without significant climbs or descents. For the first 7 km, sheltered from the sun by high hills, the route continues along the asphalted route of the old Ćira railroad along the edge of Popovo Polje.
Immediately before the village of Velja Međa, the trail descends into the open space of Popovo Polje. In this section, the trail leads over the bridge over the Trebišnjica River and another 16 km along a wide macadam road along the river. Walking with a view of agricultural areas, water canals and hills surrounding the field gives the pilgrim a sense of spaciousness and peace. Shelter from the strong sun in this section is difficult to find, so it is necessary to prepare accordingly. The section through Popovo Polje ends near the artificial lake Vrutak, from where the trail again follows the regional road and enters the town of Hutovo. Hutovo offers basic facilities for pilgrims, including a cafe and accommodation, which makes it a practical and pleasant place to rest before continuing the walk.
Length: 8:04
Duration: 30.3km
Uphill: 220m
Downhill: 520m
From Hutovo, the asphalt road goes all the way to Hrasno. In Hrasno is the Shrine of the Queen of Peace, the diocesan Marian shrine of the Trebinje-Mrkanska Diocese.
Part of the route from Hrasno to Dračevo is a combination of macadam and asphalt roads that follow the route of the old narrow-gauge Ćira Railway.
The area of this route is a natural and karst landscape with views of the plains, massifs and the lake. The route passes through eight tunnels and several bridges, one of the most attractive bridges is the Eiffel Bridge (Štangerova ćuprija) designed by the office of Gustav Eiffel, the creator of the Eiffel Tower, from the settlement of Dračevo you exit over a small bridge that crosses the Krupa River.
Immediately after that bridge you cross the bridge on Trsana that crosses the Neretva River, which enters the Neretva Valley. The route continues in Gabela along the embankment along the river, with flat and clear terrain that allows for a relaxed walk towards the village of Struge. Along Struge the Camnio leads along a pedestrian path along the road that leads to Čapljina, where this stage ends. Čapljina, as a larger urban center, offers pilgrims a wide range of services, including shops, restaurants and accommodation.
Length: 4:43
Duration: 16.1km
Uphill: 610m
Downhill: 450m
Leaving the city, we begin the climb to the Gradina hill, after which the trail descends to the opposite side and continues along a mountain route lined with numerous mounds-tumuli from the Illyrian period. This part of the route strongly testifies to the multi-layered history of the Herzegovina karst.
After about 3 km of trail, we reach the highway, which we continue along a combination of a gravel road and a mountain path. After another 3 km of walking, we reach an underpass that takes us to the other side of the road. Some parts of the section, especially along the highway route, offer unique views of the Neretva River, Počitelj and the Dubrava plateau.
After passing the underpass, the trail climbs again along a mountain road towards Mek Doc, and then further towards the top of the hill at an altitude of about 500 meters, which can be reached after about a kilometer of climbing. From the top, a wide panoramic view of this part of Herzegovina opens up.
The last three kilometers of the route gradually descend towards Medjugorje, passing by Mary’s Cross and the Apparition Hill, and ending in the very center of Medjugorje – one of the most important shrines of the Blessed Virgin Mary in this part of Europe.