Via Dinarica HR-W-26 Source of the Cetina River - Peruča - Sinjsko polje

The area of the Cetina River – the longest river flowing only in the territory of Croatia without either crossing or serving as a state border – represents a genuine treasure trove of historical and cultural heritage. The river has several sources. Already at the main source – the largest source in the village of Cetina – there are two valuable historical church monuments: ancient Croatian church of the Holy Salvation with the largest ancient burial ground in the country, and an Orthodox Christian chapel, an endowment of one family, located above the lake that represents the source of the river. On its path to the sea, the Cetina River flows under intriguing old stone bridges; powers ancient mill wheels and turbines of hydroelectric plants Peruča, Orlovac, Đale, Kraljevac and Zakučac; flows into the largest artificial lake in Croatia, filling it with water; finds its way between the rocks, creating impressive canyons; finally, the river enters the magnificent area between the steep vertical cliffs near the city of Omiš, concluding its flow by entering the sea. This particular trail section enables hikers to get acquainted with the Cetina River in its source area and in the area along the lake of Peruča.

Izvor Cetine