Footwear
Choose shoes with grip; exposed rock, gravel and steps can be slippery after rain.
WALKING THE RIVIERA · STAZA VALOVA
Kačjak to Jadranovo.
Follow the waves.
An Adriatic walk through pine shade, limestone viewpoints and a series of coastal bays.
Route & stages≈ 5–7 kmOne way · planning estimate
≈ 2–3 hAllow for the walk
ModerateMixed surfaces
PartialMarked section
Distances and times are indicative, not official surveyed measurements. Routes vary by start point, coastal detours and chosen return.
THE ROUTE · AT A GLANCE
One coast, many textures.
Staza valova, the Waves Trail, is an approximately 30 km coastal route between Povile and Jadranovo. Here we focus on its northern Kačjak–Jadranovo section, where the Riviera is at its most wonderfully untamed.
Start at Kačjak in Dramalj, continue towards Perhati, then follow local paths and connections towards Havišće, Lokvišće and central Jadranovo. The nature-trail section between Kačjak and Perhati is waymarked; do not assume the whole walk is signed or level.
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Kačjak peninsula
Begin beside the beach or harbour, with the sea behind the trees. Find the direction towards the nature trail rather than assuming the paved shore promenade continues all the way.
- 02
Kačjak → Perhati
The most natural stretch: uneven ground, rocky edges and views towards Krk. This is the part of Staza valova identified as waymarked in regional visitor information.
- 03
Perhati
A useful orientation point on the approach to Jadranovo. Review the route before continuing; connections may use minor roads as well as paths.
- 04
Havišće
Descend towards the sheltered beach area. The wider Jadranovo coastline alternates coves, paths and developed stretches.
- 05
Lokvišće → Jadranovo
Continue towards Lokvišće Bay and the village. Save time for the waterfront and arrange your return in advance.
A COAST YOU CAN SEE
Photographs from the places along the way.
Authentic location photographs from Kačjak, Jadranovo and Lokvišće. For actual recorded trail photographs, follow the linked hikers’ GPS journals.
Authentic location photographs from Kačjak, Jadranovo and Lokvišće. For actual recorded trail photographs, follow the linked hikers’ GPS journals.
See recorded trail photographs on Wikiloc ↗WALK WITH CONFIDENCE
A map in your pocket.
Use a GPS track when walking between Kačjak and Perhati, especially at junctions. Third-party tracks may contain different loops and start points: read the description before setting off.
PRACTICAL NOTES
Before you lace up.
Heat and wind
Carry water, sunscreen and a hat. Avoid exposed sections in strong wind, intense heat or storms.
Wayfinding
Only some stretches are marked. Download a GPS route and check current local conditions.
Return journey
This is a point-to-point route. Plan a return walk, pickup or local transport before leaving.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions, answered.
Is it a flat seaside promenade?
No. The Kačjak–Perhati section follows a nature trail with uneven surfaces; elsewhere you may use paths and village roads.
Is the entire route marked?
No. Regional visitor information identifies the Kačjak–Perhati nature section as waymarked. Use current GPS guidance for the full walk.
How long is the Kačjak–Jadranovo walk?
Allow roughly 5–7 km and about 2–3 hours one way, depending on detours and stops. These are planning estimates, not official surveyed figures.
EDITORIAL SOURCES: Based on regional hiking information and public, independently recorded route descriptions. Reviewed 11 October 2026. Trail access can change; follow on-site signage.
Vinodol tourism · Staza valova ↗ · Wikiloc · Dramalj–Jadranovo ↗ · HRT · Staza valova ↗
A SMALL PART OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
One coast. Many stories.
Continue the journey through nearby Dramalj, the towns of the Crikvenica Riviera and our wider Adriatic destination network.