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Cycling trail through Donja Banda and Konavle field

  • Location

    Čilipi

  • Duration

    2 h

  • Quick Info

    Route difficulty: easy

    Length of route: 25km

The route begins on the main square in Čilipi, where you will head southward down a steep street to the crossing, where you will turn left towards Radovčići. Continue along the main road, which winds through Donja Banda through fields, orchards and vineyards lined with dry stone walls (mind the traffic!). Turn left towards Komaji at the crossing and ride on northward through the villages of Konavle. After Komaji, coast down the winding road towards Konavle field. Turn right at the crossing, following the old narrow-gauge rail line that once connected Dubrovnik and Konavle. Then turn right again onto the macadam road and continue towards the village of Kojani. At the next crossing, turn left onto a road offering a wonderful, enjoyable ride through calm natural surroundings full of sounds and scents. After roughly 7km, merge back onto the main road, at which crossing you will turn left towards the village of Radovčići. Turn left at the crossing in Radovčići and ride carefully downhill towards the main road and the village of Gruda. Turn left at the crossing in Gruda towards Dubravka and Ljuta, and you will enter Konavle field, which will follow you until the end of your ride. Turn left at the next crossing and you will soon reach Pridvorje and pass beside a Franciscan monastery with its Church of St. Blaise. After a rest and sightseeing, continue along the road to the crossing, where you will turn left towards Čilipi, the finishing point of your cycling adventure through Konavle.

Details
  • Available months: all months
  • Available weekdays: all days
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About the route:

  • Start and end point: Čilipi
  • Surface type: asphalt and macadam
  • Elevation gain: 270m
  • Highest point: 188m

 

  • At the first crossing towards Radovčići, there is an old stone chapel built in the traditional style – the ideal spot for a short break and a snapshot.
  • Do you want to feel the spirit of the villages of Konavle? After the crossing towards Komaji, you’ll find Crvik winery, where you can stop and sample local wines.
  • The route that follows the former narrow-gauge rail line is a real treat, as it offers wonderful views of Konavle field. You will also be able to see a few old rail buildings.
  • Along this route, you will visit the village of Gruda, dominated by the Church of the Holy Trinity. You can stop here for a look, or taste the wines at Dubrovački podrumi.
  • If your stomach is rumbling, Ljuta is an excellent choice for a stop. You can have a delicious meal at Vinica taverna or Konavoski dvori restaurant.
  • Stop in Pridvorje at the Franciscan monastery and Church of St. Blaise, built in the Dubrovnik Renaissance style.
  • In the village of Mihanići, you will find the gallery of famous Croatian painter Miho Šiša, which is definitely worth a visit.

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Location

Čilipi

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