Discover Zrnovnica

Zrnovnica is a destination where you can plan your trip around specific themes: cycling route 122, the river landscape and architectural heritage. Two different perspectives can help you get started: the measurable details of the cycling tour and the history of Antoničin mlin and the Church of St. Michael.

Cycling route 122: distance, elevation gain and surface

The 23.6-kilometre cycling route 122 starts at Žrnovnica - DVD and leads to Zvjezdano selo Mosor. It is suitable for MTB, e-MTB, gravel and trekking bikes. The elevation gain is 805 metres; the surface is 40 percent asphalt and 60 percent gravel.

These details describe different aspects of the tour: the distance indicates its length, the elevation gain indicates the climb, and the percentages describe the surface. The gravel section is longer than the asphalt section; together with the types of bikes listed, this helps you assess the route before setting off. Check the signage and conditions at the starting point, as they may change.

River landscape between Mosor and Perun

The route showcases Zrnovnica in a landscape framed by Mosor and Perun and follows the Žrnovnica River. The river is 5.1 kilometres long. This adds landscape features to the route's precise figures: you can assess the route not only by distance, elevation gain and surface, but also by the two mountains and the river it follows.

Watermill and Church of St. Michael

Antoničin mlin is a working traditional watermill in Zrnovnica and is protected as a cultural monument. If you are planning a visit, check before your trip whether visitors are being admitted. The mill's operation and whether it can be visited are two separate questions: the mill is working, while visitor access should be checked in advance.

The Church of St. Michael stands on the Gračić plateau near the source of the Žrnovnica River. It is considered the oldest church in the area and is built in the Romanesque-Gothic style. Its construction date is estimated to be in the 13th century; other estimates also exist. For historical context, it is therefore important to understand the date as an estimate rather than a definitive year of construction.

Additional cultural attractions in the wider destination of Split

Further cultural and historical themes in the wider destination of Split add to the picture of the area. Diocletian's Palace is a rectangular complex measuring approximately 215 × 180 metres, with four large towers at its corners. It is one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world. The Golden Gate is also associated with a specific historical date: Emperor Diocletian entered the palace through this gate on June 1, 305.

Another perspective is offered by the Croatian Maritime Museum Split, housed in Gripe Fortress, a preserved fortification dating from the 17th century. The bow of the steamship “Bakar” can be seen in the museum courtyard. In the wider destination of Split, Roman architectural history and maritime history thus stand as distinct themes alongside Zrnovnica's cycling and landscape features.

Discover more destinations: Kamen, Srinjine, Gornje Sitno, Donje Sitno, Stobrec, Slatine, Kaštel Kambelovac

Go to the wider travel overview: Split.