Trekking

Around the Lakes

9.2 km

length

84 m

total climb

0:40 h

duration

1/5

physical

1/5

technical

gravel / paved

surface

loop

route type

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Elevation profile

9.2 km · total climb 84 m · highest point 23 m

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About the route

This circular route around the Baćina Lakes is ideal for those to whom an inspiring outing in beautiful nature matters more than a serious bike ride.

This short and sweet trekking route takes you around the Baćina Lakes near Ploče, a unique natural phenomenon.

There are no cycling challenges, but plenty of other pleasures: from a visit to the birdwatching hide and kayak hire to swimming and other attractions, ideal for a day out with family and friends or a rest day from real cycling challenges.

Along the route

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Water from the Matica River, which flows through the beautiful Polje Jezero field from Vrgorac in the Dalmatian hinterland towards Ploče, drains into the Baćina Lakes through a specially dug tunnel.

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Polje Jezero was once a real lake, drained to create fertile farmland in the otherwise barren karst landscape; today it is known as Croatia’s largest wine-growing area.