Daily Stage information
Length: 17.2km
Uphill: 400m
Downhill: -500m
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 Gorski Kotar GPS file download. After you download it, open it in the Maps.Me application.
The Camino Gorski Kotar begins in the picturesque town of Vrbovsko. Starting from the town center, the route winds through peaceful forest paths and rolling hills. A combination of gravel roads and hiking trails leads to a steeper ascent toward the Lovnik hunting lodge. From there, the trail becomes easier, descending toward the village of Lukovdol—best known as the birthplace of renowned Croatian poet Ivan Goran Kovačić. The village is home to a memorial museum dedicated to his life and work, which is well worth a visit. Not far from Lukovdol, the Krizmanić family farm offers a warm welcome, serving traditional dishes of the Gorski Kotar region, with accommodation available nearby.
Accommodation availability between and at the end of this recommended daily route is limited.
Some pilgrims choose accommodation at one destination on the Camino Gorski Kotar route and use local taxi services to get to and from the daily stages.