Discover Hlapa

Hlapa is one of the area’s old settlements, associated with numerous historical and cultural attractions. The Church of Saint Anne is located in Hlapa. The settlement’s history and its religious architecture form a local cultural and historical focal point; discover more cultural and landscape attractions in the wider destination of Općina Dobrinj.

Comparing two difficult MTB routes

The MTB route “Meandering along centuries-old olive and shepherd paths” is 27.5 kilometres long and rated difficult. It leads from Klimno towards Dobrinj along old macadam and off-road tracks, with occasional single-track sections. Before returning to Klimno, the route passes through Gornja Hlapa.

The route “Along the Dobring area trails” is also rated difficult, but at 50.5 kilometres it is considerably longer. Its sections run along asphalt, macadam and single tracks. The two routes can therefore be distinguished by their length and the described surfaces; both retain their difficult rating.

Dry-stone walls along the hiking trail

The KRK HIKE 191 – Discovering the Dobrinj area offers a different perspective on the landscape. The hiking trail follows rural roads lined with dry-stone walls. Here, a specific feature of the trail takes centre stage, while the MTB descriptions focus mainly on route length, difficulty and surface. When planning your trip, you can choose between the designated cycling routes and a trail with dry-stone walls along the way.

Culture in the wider destination of Općina Dobrinj

The wider destination of Općina Dobrinj is home to cultural and historical landmarks in several named locations. In Dobrinj, the Parish Church of Saint Stephen is one of the oldest parish churches; it is mentioned in a Glagolitic document from 1100. The church has a religious collection of liturgical objects, paintings and sculptures dating from the 14th to the 19th century.

In Dobrinj, the Church of the Holy Trinity serves as an exhibition space for objects from the Dobrinj area. It is also home to the Maskeron: an impressive sculpture of a man’s head, probably created by a local folk artist in 1738. In Klimno, the Church of Saint Clement preserves a protected wooden Renaissance polyptych depicting the Mother of God, the Child and the Saints.

The Ethnographic Collection in Dobrinj is also part of this cultural offering. It can be visited during the summer months; at other times, you must register in advance by telephone with the Municipality of Dobrinj. As visiting arrangements vary by season, check them before planning your visit. In Soline, the Bay of Saint Peter is already mentioned in Glagolitic documents from 1379 and 1465. The medieval Church of Saints Philip and James also stands above Soline.

Discover more destinations: Klanice, Žestilac, Rasopasno, Gostinjac, Dobrinj, Kras, Rudine, Zupanje.

For the wider travel overview: Općina Dobrinj.