Šibenik features some of the most scenic and varied running options along the Dalmatian coast. We’ve mapped ~13 km along mainly dedicated waterfront paths, with great views of St. Anthony’s Channel, the Adriatic, and two famous fortresses!
Šibenik Train Station to Šibenik Beach. In central Šibenik, there’s a pleasant promenade along St. Anthony’s Channel that runs from the area around the train station/ferry terminal to Šibenik Beach. It’s 3.8 km out and back. For a longer run, and to get the heart rate going, head up the hill to St. Michael’s Fortress. There are numerous roads/paths heading there from near the Tourist Info Center.
St.Anthony’s Canal Hiking Trail. Google Street View
St. Anthony’s Hiking Trail to St. Nicholas’ Fortress. 10.3 km one-way, 65m gain. This is the more spectacular of the Šibenik running options. Do all or part of a route that can be up to 20 km out and back! From the Mandalina train station, there’s an enjoyable 2.4 km loop around the Šibenik Marina. Then, after a less scenic 1 km road connection, the St. Anthony’s Hiking Trail begins at the Kayaking Center. Our route takes the waterfront path for nearly 7 km. It’s 2.2 km from the Kayaking Center to a spot where the path leaves the water, climbing 40m over 1.5 km to a Lookout, then descending for 0.5 km back to the water. Continue for another 2 km along Uvala Minerska Bay to St. Nicholas Beach, then across the spectacular Most do otoka Školjića (bridge) to St. Nicholas’ Fortress. This bridge is a highlight!
There are additional paths in this area just inland from the waterfront path.
From St. Nicholas Beach, can connect to the Solaris area waterfront paths & lakes, 2.5 km south (see below)
Solaris Waterfront & Lakes. In Solaris, a recreation area near the Aquapark, we’ve mapped an 11.8 km loop including ~5.5 km of running along the water on a seaside promenade path, and then on quiet roads along two lakes: Mala Solina (Pink Lake) & Vela Solina (a popular swimming lake). Can also connect from Pink Lake to St., Nicholas Beach (2.5 km north), and pick up the St. Nicholas’ Fortress route (above).
Šibenik features some of the most scenic and varied running options along the Dalmatian coast. We’ve mapped ~13 km along mainly dedicated waterfront paths, with great views of St. Anthony’s Channel, the Adriatic, and two famous fortresses!
Šibenik Train Station to Šibenik Beach. In central Šibenik, there’s a pleasant promenade along St. Anthony’s Channel that runs from the area around the train station/ferry terminal to Šibenik Beach. It’s 3.8 km out and back. For a longer run, and to get the heart rate going, head up the hill to St. Michael’s Fortress. There are numerous roads/paths heading there from near the Tourist Info Center.
St.Anthony’s Canal Hiking Trail. Google Street View
St. Anthony’s Hiking Trail to St. Nicholas’ Fortress. 10.3 km one-way, 65m gain. This is the more spectacular of the Šibenik running options. Do all or part of a route that can be up to 20 km out and back! From the Mandalina train station, there’s an enjoyable 2.4 km loop around the Šibenik Marina. Then, after a less scenic 1 km road connection, the St. Anthony’s Hiking Trail begins at the Kayaking Center. Our route takes the waterfront path for nearly 7 km. It’s 2.2 km from the Kayaking Center to a spot where the path leaves the water, climbing 40m over 1.5 km to a Lookout, then descending for 0.5 km back to the water. Continue for another 2 km along Uvala Minerska Bay to St. Nicholas Beach, then across the spectacular Most do otoka Školjića (bridge) to St. Nicholas’ Fortress. This bridge is a highlight!
There are additional paths in this area just inland from the waterfront path.
From St. Nicholas Beach, can connect to the Solaris area waterfront paths & lakes, 2.5 km south (see below)
Solaris Waterfront & Lakes. In Solaris, a recreation area near the Aquapark, we’ve mapped an 11.8 km loop including ~5.5 km of running along the water on a seaside promenade path, and then on quiet roads along two lakes: Mala Solina (Pink Lake) & Vela Solina (a popular swimming lake). Can also connect from Pink Lake to St., Nicholas Beach (2.5 km north), and pick up the St. Nicholas’ Fortress route (above).
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Šibenik Beach: 3.8 km out and back; St. Nicholas' Fortress: Up to 10.3 km one-way, including 2 km marina loop;
St. Nicholas' Fortress: 65m gain over 10.3 km one-way
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Šibenik Beach: 3.8 km out and back; St. Nicholas' Fortress: Up to 10.3 km one-way, including 2 km marina loop;
St. Nicholas' Fortress: 65m gain over 10.3 km one-way
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