Discover Škrljevo through a range of travel experiences: cycling routes start in the town or pass through it, while Gulašijada, a traditional culinary event, attracts visitors. There are also traces of the past, from the town’s former name to the remains of a church in Kukurin. When planning a stay, it helps to choose your focus first: cycling, local history, or the culinary event. These themes offer different starting points for your planning: route details, historical milestones, and the date of a culinary event.
Cycling: two routes with different features
The Viewpoints of Bakar’s Hinterland loop starts in the centre of Škrljevo. It passes through the former Rupnik Line, a series of military bunkers built between the two world wars. This gives you two concrete points of reference when choosing a route: the starting point in town and the connection to the bunkers. If you are interested in military structures from this period, you can consider both when planning your ride.
The Rijeka Area Bike Route passes through Škrljevo and Krasica to Hreljin. It includes a more challenging climb along the Karolina Road. The focus here differs from that of the loop: the route through the three named towns and the specifically more challenging climb. When choosing, consider whether you prefer a loop starting in the centre of Škrljevo and passing the Rupnik Line, or the route through Krasica to Hreljin, with its climb along the Karolina Road. As route details may change, check the route information before setting out.
Local history and church remains
Local history also offers concrete milestones. Škrljevo was first mentioned as a village under the name Villa Sherglievo towards the end of the 17th century; in 1901, it became an independent parish. The first date refers to the village’s former name, and the second to the town’s ecclesiastical development. Together, they provide a brief timeline from its first mention to its establishment as an independent parish.
In Kukurin, the remains of a small church dedicated to Saint Ambrose have been preserved; the church is documented from the 15th century. A local religious tradition included a procession to the ruins. A holy-water font preserved from the old church is displayed in the parish church. These three details reveal different aspects: the church building, a local religious tradition, and an object preserved from the old church. If you would like to visit the ruins, check their condition before your visit.
Gulašijada and finding accommodation
Gulašijada adds a culinary occasion to the historical themes. At this traditional festival, cooking teams prepare beef goulash; the event draws visitors to Škrljevo and takes place in front of the Dom kulture Škrljevo. If you want to plan your visit specifically around Gulašijada, check the programme dates in advance.
For cyclists, the routes can be distinguished by their starting points, courses, and the climb mentioned; a trip to the festival also calls for checking the date. If you are interested in historical traces, you can focus on the parish’s history and Kukurin. Then compare accommodation options according to your own requirements.
Discover more destinations: Ponikve, Bakar, Zlobin, Mrzla Vodica, Praputnjak, Kukuljanovo, Krasica, Hreljin.
For the broader travel overview: Općina Bakar.
