The Rijeka Mountaineering Transversal (RT for short) was opened in 1967 but fell in to disuse. In 2012 the Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO) was founded and opened 19.9.2021. taking a similar route but avoiding urbanisation.
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45.36, 14.51 · rel 3176765
45.36, 14.51 · rel 3176765
Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO)
159,9 km from Lovran to Crikvenica through alpine terrain and lakes.
Lovran
→
Crikvenica
linear
159,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
15× summit
1× cave
2× monument
2× Water
Veliki Bitoraj
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Špilja
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Mali Planik
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Ošalj vrh
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Vodička griža
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Grnjac
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Aničić Ivan
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Mačkov vrh južni
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Viševica
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Tuhobić
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Šija
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Vodice
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Primorski Klek
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Veliki Planik
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Fratar
summit ·
on the route
159,9 km
100%
Snježnik
summit ·
on the route
159,9 km
100%
Obruč
summit ·
on the route
159,9 km
100%
Pitka voda
Water ·
on the route
159,9 km
100%
Crni vrh
summit ·
on the route
159,9 km
100%
Rimski zid
monument ·
on the route
159,9 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO) is 159.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO) takes approximately 39h 47min to complete.
No, Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Lovran to Crikvenica. Plan ahead for return transport.
Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO) starts at Lovran.
Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Riječka planinarska obilaznica (RPO) is maintained and managed by Riječki Planinarski Savez.