180-On the Foot of Omiš Dinara
Omiš is a city at the mouth of the Cetina River, whose history dates back to ancient times. But what makes its history truly special are the Omiš pirates who ruled the coast in the 12th and 13th centuries. The unsuccessful crusade led by Pope Honorius III in 1221 speaks of their power too. Omiš pirates controlled the entire Brač channel from Mirabela fort, today the most popular Omiš landmark, which offers an incredible view over the fascinating panorama. The town hides many interesting squares, alleys and even houses like the House of the Lucky Man, while on its southern side there is an almost 20 kilometre-long riviera with a number of places showing its fishing tradition and small settlement. From the new Omiš cemetery, Vrisovci, an interesting trail begins leading you towards Lokva Rogoznica, a well-known destination for sports and recreation enthusiasts. Legend has it that the Hungarian king Bela IV donated the land to the seven noble families who founded the town, who were engaged in agriculture, fishing, cattle breeding and especially winemaking. The square on the hill, which is more than 700 years old, offers an enchanting view of the landscape, and a piece of the past can be learned by visiting the sacred heritage: the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church of St. Cosmas and Damian or that of St. Vitus at the very peak of Omiš Dinara.
Omiš
13,6km
1h
Technical characteristics
A trail of medium physical and technical difficulty with a difference in altitude of over 450 metres and a length of only 13.5 kilometres. The first climb is also the steepest on the trail and takes you up to the first macadam road with an average slope of 12.5% over a length of 800 metres on a concrete surface. After the first short climb, about 3 km of relatively flat terrain awaits you with a macadam surface and a short single track with a section of asphalted road followed by the biggest challenge on the trail – a 3.2 km long climb with an average gradient of 7.3% mostly on an asphalt surface. The descent from Lokva Rogoznica is 2 km long along a single stony track of medium to high technical difficulty, which requires an MTB. The single track later joins a wide, fine macadam track and a combination of macadam and road leads back to the starting point. We would definitely recommend an MTB because the surface on the single track is too rough for other types of bikes.