Coast 2 Coast
Between Stari Grad and Hvar lies one of the island’s most characteristic trail routes, a trail that combines history, wild nature and panoramas that change almost at every step.
Starting from Stari Grad, the route takes runners along centuries-old field paths and dry-stone walls, with a steady climb towards the hills above the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain. As the town slowly disappears behind you, the landscape opens up with the scents of pine trees, earth and stone, introducing the Dalmatian wilderness waiting at higher elevations.
The trail continues towards a viewpoint, partly following the old Napoleon Road, offering wide views over Stari Grad Plain, the sea and the surrounding islands. From the viewpoint, the trail descends towards Velo Grablje and Malo Grablje before continuing towards Motokit.
A dynamic descent then takes you towards Milna, where the terrain changes from softer ground to the characteristic sharp Hvar stone, while the pine forests signal the proximity of the sea. Milna Bay offers a refreshing contrast, with white beaches, the smell of salt and waves breaking below the trail.
From here, the final coastal section follows the winding and scenic trail along the sea towards Hvar and its famous waterfront, the perfect setting for the finish.
To download the GPX track of the route, click on Details in the top right corner of the map.
Aid stations
At the Tour de Hvar, we strive to minimize the festival’s negative impact on the environment, which is why single-use cups will not be available at the refreshment stations. We kindly ask runners to bring their own cup, bottle, or camel bag and use them at the refreshment stations.
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