In a collaborative effort, members of HPD "Sniježnica," HPD "Brotnjo," and the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) from Čapljina and Čitluk have embarked on a mission to clean and mark the expansive 147-kilometre-long Camino Dubrovnik-Međugorje trail. This initiative, led by the City of Dubrovnik, is in partnership with the municipalities of Dubrovačko primorje, Neum, Ravno, Čitluk, and the city of Čapljina.
Photo - Grad Dubrovnik
Over the weekend, HPD "Sniježnica" took the lead, initiating the cleaning and marking process along the trail's first leg. Stretching from the city to the Benedictine monastery in St. Jakov, and further to Gromača, the team meticulously cleared and marked the route. This included significant landmarks such as the Imperial Fortress on Srđ, the picturesque Strinjčera and Nuncijata, and the historical Onofrio's Aqueduct. The marked section from Srđ to Čajkovići covered a distance of over eight kilometers on Saturday, with an additional stretch from Mokošica to Petrovo Selo and Pobrežje towards Zaton on Sunday.
Photo - Grad Dubrovnik
On the challenging Kolojanj-Sjekose section, a crucial part of the fifth leg of the Camino Dubrovnik, members of the HGSS teams from Čapljina and Čitluk, alongside avid hikers from HPD "Brotnjo," orchestrated a commendable cleaning effort on Saturday. This segment, covering two kilometers of an ancient path from Kolojanj to the Svitavsko Lake and Hutovo Blato Nature Park, posed a demanding yet rewarding task.
The Camino Dubrovnik-Međugorje trail, comprising six legs, is poised to be completed and officially open by May 1 of this year. The trail's significance resonated beyond local borders, as it was presented in the prestigious European Parliament in Brussels last October. Notably, the City of Dubrovnik's involvement in this transformative project secured its membership in the esteemed European Federation of St. James Ways.
Photo - Grad Dubrovnik
These collective endeavors not only highlight a commitment to preserving natural landscapes but also underscore the spirit of collaboration among local communities and enthusiasts in enhancing the region's cultural and recreational offerings. The Camino Dubrovnik-Međugorje trail stands as a testament to the power of shared initiatives in fostering regional pride and connectivity.