Routes’ description and distances
Routes’ description and distances 2022
1. Gospić Tesla 30+
The trail starts at the Stjepan Radić square in Gospić in the direction of Smiljan, through Kralja Tomislava street to Čanić Gaj. We continue to Smiljan where the first resting point will be at the Smiljan elementary school (resting point Tesla I.). The route continues in the direction of Rastoka village and circles towards Bužim village where we will have our second break (resting point Tesla II.) and move towards Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre, where we will have the third break (resting point Tesla III.). After a break, we will continue through Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre and a dirt road for 5 km all the way to Čanić Gaj. We will proceed on Kaniška street to Likos park where we will take a raft to cross to the other side of Novčica river. For the more adventurous ones, there is an option of crossing to the other side with a zipline (for a 30 HRK fee). We will have our final break here (resting point Tesla IV.). We will proceed to Jasikovac park and through the centre of Gospić back to Stjepan Radić square. Total length of the trail is just over 31 km.
2. Gospić Tesla 20+
The trail starts at the Stjepan Radić square in Gospić in the direction of Smiljan, through Kralja Tomislava street to Čanić Gaj. We continue to Smiljan where the first resting point will be at the Smiljan elementary school (resting point Tesla I.). The route then passes Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, and continues all the way to Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre where we will have our second break (resting point Tesla III.). After a break, we’ll continue through Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre and a dirt road for 5 km all the way to Čanić Gaj. The route continues on Kaniška street to Likos park where we will take a raft to cross to the other side of Novčica river. For the more adventurous ones, there is an option of crossing to the other side with a zipline (for a 30 HRK fee). We will have our final break here (resting point Tesla IV.). We will proceed to Jasikovac park and through the centre of Gospić back to Stjepan Radić square. Total length of the trail is 24 km.
3. Gospić Tesla 10+
The trail starts at the Stjepan Radić square in Gospić in the direction of Smiljan, through Kralja Tomislava street to Čanić Gaj. The route continues on Kaniška street to Likos park where we will take a raft to cross to the other side of Novčica river. For the more adventurous ones, there is an option of crossing to the other side with a zipline (for a 30 HRK fee). We will have our final break here (resting point Tesla IV.). We will proceed to Žabica and through the centre of Gospić back to Stjepan Radić square. Total length of the trail is just over 12 km.
4. Otočac Gacka 30+
The trail starts in Otočac city park in the direction of Prozor village, walking on the right side of Gacka river. After 5 km we’ll stop and have a break. Walkers will continue on the right side of Gacka river towards Čovići village, through a dirt road for the next 5 km. After that, we’ll have a short break and rest. We’ll continue to Ličko Lešće and St. Francis church, where we’ll cross the bridge to Sinac village. On Majerovo vrilo we’ll have a short break. The trail continues to the remains of god Mithra sanctuary, on a dirt road next to Otočac airport and back through Prozor village to Otočac city park. Total length of the route is just below 35km.
5. Otočac Gacka 20+
The trail starts in Otočac city park in the direction of Prozor village, walking on the right side of Gacka river. After 5 km we’ll stop and have a break. Walkers will continue on the right side of Gacka river towards Čovići village, through a dirt road for the next 5 km. Before we cross the bridge, we’ll have a short break and rest. We’ll cross river Gacka and walk on its left side through Čovići and Prozor villages towards the Otočac city park. Total length of the route is 21 km.
6. Otočac Gacka 10+
The trail starts in Otočac city park in the direction of Prozor village, walking on the right side of Gacka river. After 5 km we’ll stop and have a break. We’ll cross river Gacka and walk on its left side through Prozor village towards the Otočac city park. Total length of the route is 11 km.
IMPORTANT!
All the trails have guides from Željezničar Gospić and Gromovača Otočac mountaineering associations’ members. If you don’t want to walk with the guides, you can do it yourself, trails are temporarily marked by the signs (markings) shown on this page. In case you start after the groups, we cannot guarantee refreshments on break points. On the day of the Festival, you will have a chance to collect the map with an exact walking route.
Croatian Walking Association retains the rights of last-minute route changes for objective reasons!
