Gornja Brela (Subotišće) - Bukovac

Access to starting point:
On the Adriatic Highway (D8 road) between Split and Brela, 3 km after the turn-off to Pisak, turn left towards Imotski/motorway.
Drive 5 km to Gornja Brela (Subotišće), where at the bus station (on the right) turn left downhill to the cemetery, where we park.

Path description:
We return to the intersection from where we came. At the intersection turn right and continue along the right side of the road for just over 200 m to the spot where the hiking sign directs us right uphill on the road.
The tarmac road soon ends and becomes a hiking path, which is also an educational trail equipped with 9 information boards. Traces of bygone times are visible at every step; first we reach the old church of Marije Zdravja, followed by a typical grain threshing site, then we pass the old settlement of Klešići, reach the Vodice spring and Mrkore cave, go through Dubrava forest and arrive at a junction,
where we turn right and reach a rest area with table and benches.
We then ascend slowly through the valley. The path mostly runs through forest, providing pleasant shade in summer.
At the junction Pozjata, Ščirovac and Planinsko zaklonišče Bukovac, head right uphill to a large clearing with the mountain hut.
From the hut continue towards Pozjata/Ščirovac. The forest thins out and we reach a saddle.
Turn right and tackle the final meters on pathless terrain (using cairns for guidance) to the summit of Bukovac.
The path is easy and straightforward, only the last section from the saddle to Bukovac summit requires some route-finding and care to select the best route.

On the way: Sveti Nikola (572m), Planinska koča Bukovac (1030m)