BAŠKA - KORNIĆ - KRK

The final day of the Camino was the longest route so far. I knew it would include the biggest climb, and I remembered how long the descent takes when driving. The trail led along the coast to a stream that flows into the sea, and it finally clicked why the water looked a bit different from afar—likely because of the salt content.

I was thinking about where the path would take me over the hill to the neighboring town of Punat and how difficult it might be. After several twists and turns, passing local landmarks like the Church of St. Lucy and the Benedictine Monastery, the real climb began at Batomalj, near the Church of Mary of God. The trail led uphill through Lipica to Veliki Hum, offering breathtaking views of Baška Bay. Naturally, I had to reach the highest peak of Krk, Obzova Peak.

The paths in this section were less well-marked, so the digital map was essential to stay on track. From there, an amazing view opened up of all the bays on Krk, and the gradual descent to Punat began. Of course, being the Camino, the trail led back up into the hills again after the descent, along well-maintained forest paths, passing by the interesting Church of Dunat hidden along the way. This led to the final climb and the finish at the Church of St. James.

I followed this with a shorter 5.2 km walk to the location where I had left my car in Krk. I don’t know if I was ever happier to see it, as I had spare clothes and shoes inside. The next day, the tourist information office issued me a certificate for completing the Camino. With all the detours I made, I covered a total of 190 kilometers.Read more