PUPNAT–PUPNATSKA LUKA HIKE & BEACH
Length: 13,32 km
Duration: 4:30 hours
Terrain: macadam and asphalt
Elevation: gain - 509 m, loss 510 m
Gear: suitable footwear and outfit
Difficulty: part of the route is medium hard
Trail Markings: no
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The information presented herein is for informative purposes only and must be used at own responsibility.
In case of emergency please call 112.
Regular bus line runs from Korčula to Pupnat.

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The route starts some 100 meters after the road crossing towards Pupnatska luka, opposite the waterhole that in the past was used to water the cattle. For the first kilometre the path passes through olive groves and macchia. The path then becomes asphalt road and is used by the locals to reach their fields. Here you can enjoy spectacular views over the Lastovo archipelago. Part of this part of the route pass through pine forest, offering shade. At the end of the asphalt part of the path passes by the agricultural hamlet Žukovica, today abandoned.
After the third kilometre the route continues to be macadam again and leads towards the bay/beach Pupnatska luka. For about one kilometre you will be able to enjoy in the shade of tall pine trees. The path slowly opens to olive groves takes you to the most beautiful and best-known beach on Korčula island – Pupnatska luka. From here it is possible get back to the starting point by walking on the asphalted road.
However, you can continue walking on the macadam path for about 2 km, to the other side of Pupnatska luka beach to the road Čara – Pupnat. This road will take you back to Pupnat (right), or to the village of Čara (left).

ŽRNOVO-BRATINJA LUKA
Length: 14 km
Duration: 5-6 hours (active walking)
Terrain: macadam and asphalt
Elevation: gain - 571 m, loss 573 m
Gear: suitable footwear and outfit
Difficulty: hard
Trail Markings: available
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The information presented herein is for informative purposes only and must be used at own responsibility.
In case of emergency please call 112.
Regular bus line runs from Korčula to Žrnovo (Postrana).

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The route starts at the end of Žrnovo (Postrana) village in the direction of Pupnat. For most part the path is shaded, although some parts are very much exposed to the sun.
After about 1,5 km the lane comes to a clearing with a waterhole, after which the path becomes wider and lead to the restaurant “Konoba Maha”. After passing the restaurant the path will take you south, towards the sea. The path has hiking markings both on the ground and on the drywalls.
The path enters a part where it becomes very difficult but not dangerous. Do not fail to notice two small caves that were created by flowing water. The path will slowly take you to the beautiful pebble beach Bratinja luka.
To return you should continue along the macadam road (right from Bratinja luka) back to Žrnovo (start of the route). The return is rather long, 9 km. On the way back you can enjoy spectacular views of the open sea and “lace” like drywall structures above Pavja Luka bay.

S. MARTIN’s ROUTE
Length: 8,35 km
Duration: 2:30 hours
Terrain: macadam and asphalt
Elevation: gain - 152 m, loss 314 m
Gear: suitable footwear and outfit
Difficulty: easy, some parts are medium hard Trail Markings: available signalisation – marker K1
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The information presented herein is for informative purposes only and must be used at own responsibility.
In case of emergency please call 112.
Regular bus line runs from Korčula to Žrnovo.

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The route starts in front of St. Martin parish church in the village of Žrnovo. The records of the church can be traced back to 1329. The path continues through olive groves to the hamlet of Postrana. In Postrana the path leads to a small piazza with St. Rocco church overlooking the village.

The church was built in 1874 on foundation of an old 16th century church. The path continues towards the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes placed in a natural cave followed by Žrnovo graveyard and a small church of St. Vid from 1300.
The path now continues along well-kept olive grows, macchia and drystone walls for a few kilometres where it reaches the main road: Korčula-Lumbarda. After about half kilometre in direction of Korčula the path leads to the right up to St. Anthony church. 101 stone steps lined by cypress trees take you downhill. We invite you to visit Komparak honeybee farm cake/coffee shop Škatula where you can taste products made of carob fruit. Both producers are holders of the Croatian island products label.
The route continues towards bay Luka where you can opt to walk through the park or by promenade back to the Town. Om the way you can see the monument to the fallen solders of WW1; the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes from 1908 and “Piazzeta” from 1815.
The route ends in the old town, in the church of All saints, the oldest Korčula brotherhood, from 1301. Here the brotherhood’s book of Hymns is kept as well as the song of St. Martin.
So, we invite you to celebrate the end of your route by visiting cake shop “Cukarin” where you can try traditional Korčula cakes. Cukarin also holds Croatian Island product label.

RUTA KOČJE – MARMONTOV PUT
Length: 5 km (additional 4 km if you are starting from Korčula)
Duration: 2-2,5 hours (active walking)
Ground: macadam and asphalt
Elevation: gain - 124 m, loss 128 m
Gear: suitable footwear and outfit
Difficulty: easy Marking: available vertical signalisation
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The information presented herein is for informative purposes only and must be used at own responsibility.
In case of emergency please call 112.
Regular bus line runs from Korčula to Žrnovo.

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Please leave Kočje the way you found it, without litter and any trace of you being here.

The route starts in the Brdo hamlet in village of Žrnovo and leads to the Protected Forest vegetation reserve Kočje which is surrounded by dolomite rocks and a dense century-old forest. The walk offers spectacular views of Pelješac peninsula and Banja and Vrbovica bays.
After about 1 km you will reach a sign marking the entrance to Kočje. Here the path passes over rocks that can be slippery, so proceed with PERCAUTION. Within Kočje, take your time and explore this magical place. Try to find a spring of water which, according to legends is often visited by fairies.
After you pass through the “fairy land” you will come to a glade where you will notice a narrow path cuddled in macchia. Continue along this path for about 1,5 km where you will reach Marmont road that will take you back to village of Žrnovo (1 km). To return to your starting point walk through village for about 1,5 km, back to Brdo Hamlet or continue back to Korčula.

On your way from the Town center to Marko Polo Hotel by Aminess and Aminess Liburna Hotel, you will walk past the small square (piazzetta) arranged in a semi-circle, built in 1815 by Peter owen, a British Commander and a Town Official. The road will take you further to the Hober Foret Park. At the entrance to the Forest Park, you will find the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes dating back to 1908. Proceed along the asphalted road towards the monument to the fallen soldiers Of World War I (1914-1918).

If you decide to follow the gravel road uphill, you will see that it splits into two, so you can proceed along the promenade with a mild slope to the plain in the middle of the forest park (to return to the Town) or you can descend down the slope towards the sea in the direction of the Church of St. Anthony (Sv. Antun).

From the Town center, the asphalted road will take you through the Hober Forest Park to the Town district named St. Anthony (Sv. Antun). You will get to the stairway consisting of 101 stone steps ascending towards the top of the Hill of St. Anthony (cro. Glavica Sv. Antuna), along the St. Anthony Cypress Alley. On the hilltop, you will see the Chapel of St. Anthony. The Stairway and the Alley were landscaped at the end of the 17th century by the Bishop Španić who was buried inside the church in 1707.

While you are here, we suggest you visit the Komparak family farm and try their honey, jam and other organic products or go to the Škatula Pastry Shop offering a wide variety of traditional cakes and pastry.
You can follow the same route to go back.

From the Town center, the asphalted road will take you through the Hober Forest Park to the Town district named St. Anthony (Sv. Antun). You will get to the stairway consisting of 101 stone steps ascending towards the top of the Hill of St. Anthony, along the St. Anthony Cypress Alley. On the hilltop, you will see the Chapel of St. Anthony. The Stairway and the Alley were landscaped at the end of the 17th century by the Bishop Španić who was buried inside the church in 1707.

While you are here, we suggest you visit the Komparak family farm and try their honey, jam and other organic products or go to the Škatula Pastry Shop offering a wide variety of traditional cakes and pastry.

Continue walking towards Lumbarda, a village on the eastern side of the island, 7 km away from the Town of Korčula. The archaeological remains show that the Greeks established their agricultural settlements in this area, proof being Psephism of Lumbarda from 4th century B.C. As well remains of Roman “Villa rusticate” and medieval churches and chapels have been found in the area. Of interest are Kašteli (summer houses) of Kršinić, Nobilo and Milina families. In Lumbarda you can enjoy the two most famous sandy beaches on the island. As well in Lumbarda you can taste autochthonous white wine “Grk”.