marzo 5, 2024

140-Along the sunny side of Perun

140-Along the sunny side of Perun

Under the gentle slopes of Perun, from the south-eastern slopes of the city of Split, along the lower course of the river Žrnovnica to the hill of Mutogras on the slopes of Mosor and the 6 kilometre-long Adriatic coast of pebble coves and beaches, extends Podstrana and its five settlements: Gornja Podstrana in the heights of Perun and the Adriatic jewels of Strožanac , Grljevac, Sveti Martin and Mutogras. The Mediterranean colours of the mild climate brought not only the beauty of the landscape to this area, but also the fertility of olive trees and vines, figs and carobs, peach, citrus fruits and vegetables, the fruits of which can be enjoyed here throughout the year.
Along with the ecological preservation of the natural environment, Podstrana also preserves unique traces of the ancient Slavic beliefs of the first Croatian settlers. In toponymy, we find the oldest evidence of Croatian presence dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries, offering an insight into an ancient authentic culture. Hilltops were dedicated to Perun, a Proto-Slavic deity, and in Podstrana we come across the names of peaks above the confluence of Žrnovnica and Strožanac: Perunsko (441 m), Veliki Perun (443 m) and Perunić (448 m).

LOCATION

Podstrana

LENGTH

14,5km

DURATION

1:30h

Technical characteristics

The trail starts with a short road climb and from the 2nd kilometre it joins a wide macadam road that, in combination with concrete segments, leads to the top of the trail. At the start, the slopes are very gentle, only 3-4%, but after the 4th kilometre, more serious climbing begins with slopes of up to 25% for a maximum of 200 metres, which could be a challenge for the recreational cyclist. The longest climb on the trail comes after a flat segment suitable as a resting area and is 1.45 km long with an average slope of 9.7%, while in the first 500m of the climb the average slope rises to 15%. After riding on a combination of macadam and concrete trails, there is a pleasant macadam descent with gentle slopes very often used by recreational cyclists. The last 2 km are ridden on a flat road back to the start. We recommend using a MTB, but those who are more skilled can conquer the trail on a gravel or trekking bike.

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LOCATION

Podstrana, Stara Podstrana – transversal line – Podstrana

DURATION

1:30h

LENGTH

20,3km

ELEVATION

1m

TYPE

Asphalt:40%
Macadam:60%

BOTTOM ELEVATION

1m

TOP ELEVATION

453m

START POINT

Podstrana

END POINT

Podstrana

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