Municipality of Lokvičići: Lakes, Wetland and History

The Lokvičić Lakes and the Prološko blato floodplain give the Municipality of Lokvičići a distinctive landscape. There are also hiking trails and historical evidence. When planning your stay, you can therefore choose from a range of themes: waterscapes, nature or culture.

Lakes, Karst and Wetland

The group of lakes comprises Lokvičić Lake, also known as Mamića Lake, Knezović Lake and Galipovac. Galipovac is the largest and best-known of the three lakes. Knezović Lake is a very steep, hard-to-reach karst depression. Its water is very clear, although clarity may vary seasonally; the lake is about 40 metres deep. The three Lokvičić Lakes do not dry up.

Together with Proložac Lake and the part of the Imotski Valley known as Proložac Mire, the Lokvičić Lakes form a continuous landscape unit. It is believed that underground watercourses connect the lakes with the Imotski Valley or Proložac Mire. Sumbulova gradina is a hill with expansive views of the Imotsko polje and the chain of surrounding karst lakes.

Another waterscape is Prološko blato, a floodplain in the western part of the Imotsko polje. There, the landscape is under water for part of the year. The significant protected landscape lies partly within the municipality of Lokvičići, was designated in 1971 and covers 10.24 km². Its ecological value also lies in providing a habitat for waterbirds and endemic fish species.

Circular Trails and Geotrail

A circular trail runs around the Lokvičić Lakes. The Lokvičićka jezera hiking trail is 7.7 kilometres long, with an elevation difference of 570 metres. In addition, a 3.9-kilometre geotrail has been created and prepared around the lakes. The geotrail has rest areas, viewpoints and information panels.

Check the current trail markings and route conditions before setting out. The geotrail infrastructure is also subject to local maintenance, so it is advisable to check its condition before your visit.

Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Heritage

The archaeological site of Grad in Lokvičići preserves sections of defensive walls and the walls of two buildings. The isolated fortress of Grad lies between Mamića Lake and Knezović Lake; evidence of human activity there dates from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.

Other places also bear traces of the municipality’s history: Berinovac has notable tombstones, while prehistoric tombstones are found above Galipovac. The large church in the centre of the Christ the King parish in Lokvičići was completed in 1938. Together with the archaeological remains, these sites form a cultural point of interest alongside the lakes and trails.

Regional Context

Lokvičići is part of the geographical area of Imotska Krajina, which is covered by the Imota Tourist Board. For trip planning, this makes it possible to distinguish the specific options within the municipality—lakes, wetland, trails and historical sites—from the broader regional context. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these different interests can help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

Discover more destinations: Lokvičići, Municipality of Postira, Municipality of Runovići, Municipality of Vrlika, Municipality of Zadvarje, Municipality of Dugi Rat, Municipality of Podgora, Municipality of Imotski.

For the broader travel overview: Split-Dalmatia.