Land art trail on Mt. Učka

城市概覽

This 7.2 km long circular trail is a combination of artistic interventions in the form of land art and rock art, and the natural features of Ćićarija, i.e. its southern areas around the Stražica cliffs and Sapaćica pastures. The artworks are in places in which you would least expect them. The guiding idea behind the trail, which is the conceptual project of artist Boris Pecigoš, is to raise awareness of the importance of the connection between mankind and nature. Regardless of the alienation and bustle of today’s way of life, the human race is an inseparable part of nature. Although by our very existence, we have an influence on nature and change it, we can learn to follow the rhythms of nature and respect other creatures that share this planet with us. As you walk, inhale the fragrance of the forest, listen to its sounds, feel the moist soil under your fingers, caress the soft moss, hug a tree, let the sun caress your skin, soak in the lush greenery and feel the powerful energy of nature around you. In addition, make sure to look for the land art and touch the handprints that are on some pieces of art. Land art is today a very diverse art form. The works are created in the very nature using natural materials found in situ (stone, gravel, soil, tree trunks, branches, leaves, snow, water...). Sometimes artificial materials are introduced. Painting the rocks with eco-friendly paints, as is the case in some of the works on this trail, is called the rock art. The land art works are situated in the open air, located far from civilization, left to change and disintegrate under the influence of natural forces. Land Art as an art movement emerged in the 1960s in the U.S. Still, the cave drawings, megaliths, geoglyphs and petroglyphs of the ancient tribes show that this sort of expression has been fundamental since the beginning of humankind.

1 Poklon Visitor Centre, Poklon 8, [email protected]. The visitor centre for the Učka Nature Park. (updated Mar 2020)

如何抵達

Učka Land Art Trail has two entrances that are on the road which connects Kvarner and Istria across Mount Učka. 1 The main entrance is located on Poklon, near the Info-center of the Učka Nature Park, mountain lodge (Planinarski dom Poklon) and Pansion Učka restaurant. 2 The second entrance is near Dopolavoro restaurant, opposite the intersection where minor road turns for the Vojak, the highest peak of Učka. There are information board and signpost stone on both entrances. You'll need a car, your own, rental or taxi, because there is no other means of transportation to the entrance of the trail. If coming from the direction of Rijeka, Opatija or nearby cities, take the E61 (A7) bypass and the E751 (A8) motorway towards Pula. Take the exit for Veprinac. At the first intersection, turn left towards Veprinac. At the next intersection in Veprinac, turn left again (following the sign for Učka). Drive for approximately 7.2 km to the Poklon pass and the main entrance (Entrance 1) of the Land Art Trail. The second entrance is located 800 m further down the road. If coming from the direction of Istria (Pula, Rovinj, Poreč, Umag, Motovun or some other cities) via the E751 (A8) motorway, take the Vranja exit (follow signs for the Island of Cres, Labin, and Vela Učka). Immediately after the toll booths, turn left towards Vela Učka, as indicated by the signpost. Drive for approximately 5.6 km to reach the second entrance (Entrance 2) of the Land Art Trail. The main entrance (Entrance 1) is located 800 m further down the road.

順遊推薦

After you visit the trail you can go to one of the restaurants located near the entrances to the trail (see the map). 1 Restaurant & Pansion Učka is near the main Entrance 1 at Poklon. There you can rent a room too. 1 Restaurant Dopolavoro is near the Entrance 2. On Mount Učka you can visit the following interesting trails and attractions:

1 Vojak, the highest peak of Mount Učka (1401 m) You can go there by car or on foot from Poklon pass. It is possible to visit the peak in the same day as Land Art Trail, because Vojak is in its vicinity. If you want to go there by car, follow the narrow road for Vojak, which from main road turns south at the Entrance 2, and drive for about 5.7 km. If you want to go there on foot, the best hiking trail starts on Poklon, near the Entrance 1 and Info-center of Učka Nature Park. You will need about 1.5 - 2 hours to get to the top on 1401 m, starting from an altitude of 922 m at Poklon. On the top is The Vojak Tower, built in 1911 to benefit from the mountain’s panoramic views of Istria, the Kvarner Bay with the islands, the mountains in the Gorski kotar area, Mount Velebit, the Alps, and Italy. In The Vojak Tower there is a souvenir shop. 2 Canyon of Vela Draga In order to visit this canyon you must drive by car about 5.1 km to Istria, from the Entrance 2 (or 5.9 km from the Entrance 1). The parking lot is on the left, 180 m after you pass the underpass of highway E751. It is possible to visit the canyon in the same day as Land Art Trail. The canyon has been protected as a geomorphological nature monument. The short educational trail passes along the edge of the canyon. Above the canyon is a well-tended vantage point where walkers can rest for a while and admire the view of the limestone towers. The more demanding part of the trail descends from this vantage point to the feet of the stone towers and the bottom of the canyon. The trail is about 2 km long, and you will need 1 - 1.5 hours for the tour. 3 Veprinac If you come from the di