Marjan -Split

The Marjan hill, preserved area in the west of Split, is actually a peninsula with a variety of plants, forests as well as walking places, view points and swimming places. It is a favorite meeting place of the inhabitants of Split, a convenient place for various recreation activities. On the west side of the peninsula there is a place called "Santine stine", which is popular climbing place in this area. It become known after one of the croatian´s first championships in climbing, held in April, 1986. There are not many towns with a climbing places within a reach.

Rock, Routes

Gray and yellow limestone. Rather sharp, poor at some places; partly contains crystal sediments. All the routes are bolted. Names of the routes are not written.

Overnight Accommodation

Numerous camps (closed in winter) and hotels in and around Split. Prices of private accommodation are very reasonable when tourist season is over.

Optimal season

Autumn to spring. Perfect winter climbing area! Rock is protected from cold and unpleasant winds, particularly Bura. In summer climb only late in the afternoon.

Other climbing places in the vicinity

Kozjak-Markezina greda, Mosor (all these climbing places have longer routes of more alpine character - pitons, nuts, etc.) The climbing place on an extra quality rock above Trogir is just been made.

 From left to right

1. Paukov strop 5c
2. Cao-bao 5c
3. Najlipsi 6a+
4. Anuska 7a
5. James Bond 6c
6. Kowappy 5c
7. Glatka iluzija 5a
8. Pantagana 5c
9. Salvatore 6a+
10. Bungee 6a+        
11. Jakopija 6b
12. Kleopatra 6c        
13. Dee - Dee 6a+     
14. La Habanera 6a    
15. Sara 6a        
16. Carlijev klub 6c
17. Trpimir 6c (route 10 but goes right)
18. Ogledalo 5c
19. Bruno 5c
20. Hong Kong 7b
21. Johnny Bravo 6b+
22. Popaj 6b
23. Johnny Quest 6a   
24. Toma 6b+
25. Ivin tavan 6c
26. Banana split 7a
27. Sorceti 6c+ / 7a
28. Jungle boy 6b+    
29. Alex ascents from a hell for a bottle of milk 6c
30. Festine Lente 7b+    
31. Carsko vino 7a/a+
32. Gracija 6c
33. Stone roses 6c
34. Venera 7a+
35. Glorija 7a+
36. Bolero 6c/7c+
37. Fusion 7c
38. U2 7b+
39. Marinero 6c
40. ? 6b
41. Marulianus 7c/c+
42. Ulaz u Marilianus 6c    
43. Addagio 6 a                 
44. Sv. Duje 8a
45. Millenium 7c+
46. Anya 6a+
47. Danska varijanta 7a
48. Balada za Adelu 7c+
49. Local hero 7c+             
50. Livo od cempres 6a+
51. Desno od cempresa 5c
52. I like communist party 6a+
53. A.O.M.  5a     
54. Tehnical master 7a+
55. Prevjes svetog Jere 6a+
56. Din and Gogo 7c ??
57. Mare Nostrum 7c/c+
58. Depresija 6c
59. Kornet 7a
60. Medovka 7a/a+
61. Zadnja ruza hrvatska 7c
62. Up Land 6c

It is recommended that you buy climbing guide "Croatia" from Boris Cujic.

By Dubravko Vukmirovic