Skitača combines a variety of nature trails with a clearly defined cultural history. The settlement lies in a clearing at an elevation of 425 metres, surrounded by four hills. When planning your day, you can choose between trails to the spring of Saint Lucia, longer walking or cycling routes, and visits to the local churches.

Walking and Cycling Routes

The Labin Hiking Path runs from Crna Punta via the mountain lodge in Skitača to Oštri. The Saint Lucia Trail leads from the mountaineering lodge through the village towards Brdo and ends at a spring about ten metres below the summit. It is considered easy, mostly straight, and suitable for all age groups.

The spring is on Brdo, where water collects in a small hollow in the rock. From Labin, drive via Brgod and Brovinje to Skitača; from the village, follow an easy footpath of about one kilometre. This distance refers to the footpath from the village. The Skitača mountain lodge is a converted old, two-storey masonry house adapted for use by mountaineers. If your plans depend on access, check the latest usage and access information in advance.

The Vale di Tono Trail passes through Skitača and forms a 15.7-kilometre loop starting from Kamp Tunarica. The Bella Vista cycling route connects Labin and Skitača on a 30-kilometre loop; its duration is given as approximately two to two and a half hours. Route details may change: check current trail conditions before setting out.

The Bella Vista Trail runs over Glušići Hill to Skitača and offers views of the Kvarner Gulf. On a clear day, Venice may also be visible. The routes therefore offer different perspectives: the loops have specific distances, while the view is a notable landmark on the Bella Vista Trail.

Churches and Local Festival

The Church of Saint Lucia was built in the early 17th century. It acquired its present form in 1924, when construction began on a bell tower that was left unfinished. The Baroque church has a single nave; its central altar is made of marble, while the two side altars are made of wood. Nearby, north of Skitača in the Prodol forest, stands the Chapel of Saint Matthew. It also has a single nave, but is Gothic in style.

The recurring festival “Skitača – fešta od vina, maneštre, pršuta i sira” offers another glimpse into local food culture. The programme features local wines, traditional Istrian maneštra, pršut and cheese. If you are travelling specifically for the festival, check the event dates in advance.

Historical Context in the Wider Destination of Općina Raša

In the wider destination of Općina Raša, Raša tells a different story: the planned mining town was built between 1936 and 1937 to designs by architect Gustavo Pulitzer Finali. The Raša mine employed more than 10,000 miners from 1928 to 1966. Centar Arsia presents the town’s mining heritage in a small museum on Raša’s town square. Thus, Skitača’s trails and churches contrast with Raša’s distinct focus on mining history.

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