Oskorušno: Hotels and Accommodation

Oskorušno is a waypoint on the Ploče/Trpanj–Ston stage of EuroVelo 8. From Trpanj, the route crosses a pass into the interior of the peninsula and descends towards Oskorušno. MTB Trail 2 also follows the Kuna–Janjina–Trpanj–Oskorušno–Kuna route. The trail is approximately 40 kilometres long and fully rideable without dismounting. The approach from MTB Trail 2 to Oskorušno follows a challenging, narrow asphalt climb and then a macadam road. For travellers wishing to book a hotel in Oskorušno, accommodation options are listed below.

Trails

The Viter Mountain Trail reaches Oskorušno after a 1,300-metre asphalt climb and a further 2 kilometres on macadam. Along the climb, it passes vineyards, olive groves and dry-stone walls. The designated Trpanjski putevi maslinovog ulja route provides a 6-kilometre connection to Velika Prapratna on foot and by bicycle. It passes restored centuries-old olive groves and dry-stone walls. Information boards about the route and stone benches are located at junctions and widened sections. The viewpoints along Trpanjski putevi maslinovog ulja offer a combination of stone, olive trees and sea.

Landscape

The Church of Saint Nicholas stands high above Oskorušno and is a scenic viewpoint. From there, the view extends to the mouth of the Neretva River, the northern coast of Pelješac and the vineyards inland. The route through Oskorušno leads to Velika Prapratna Bay. The bay combines evergreen forest with crystal-clear sea and is suitable for a full day of swimming. Oskorušno is also a recommended passage from southern Orebić towards the hidden coves on the northern side of Pelješac.

Culture

The dry-stone walls and stone piles along the Viter Mountain Trail reflect the clearing of karst land for grapevines, olives and figs. The stones used along the Viter Mountain Trail are associated with the work of women from Pelješac and agricultural labourers. Oskorušno is associated with centuries-old olive trees and centuries-old fig trees, as well as old villages and traditional architecture.

To the higher-level travel overview: Orebić.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Podobuce, Potomje, Donja Banda, Nakovanj, Trstenik, Loviste, Kuna Pelješka, Kuciste.