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Zip-line – new adrenaline treat in Central Dalmatia

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How do you feel about descending on a steel wire on 150m off the ground, above beautiful the Cetina River canyon? And even more – if you know that you will reach the speed of 65 km/h at one point of this adrenaline attraction? Of course, this is a new tourist product, intended for tourists in thirst for adrenaline and active tourism – zip-line, or “flight” above river cliffs with the help of steel wires. But, do not be afraid, because you are fastened with a protective belt.

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The most exciting zip-line in the area of Split-Dalmatia County is located three kilometres from Omiš. Zip-line consists of eight steel wires of total length of 2100 metres. The longest one is 700 metres long, on 150 metres above the canyon.
Depending on the size of a group, zip-line offers three hours of unforgettable fun during which you will feel like a bird, because together with your adrenaline raise, you will also enjoy in a view of beautiful, untouched nature.

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Driving further to south, you will reach Tučepi, and another zip-line, six steel wires stretched above Tučepi canyon, different in length and speed, but having the same, beautiful view of the landscape. Total length of steel ropes is 1000 metres, and a thing important to point out is that zip-line in Tučepi is designed for all age groups.
Children under 20 kilograms descend with their guide. For zip-line, you need to have firm footwear.

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If you want to fly like a Superman and overcome your fear of height, then you must join zip-line adventure on east slopes of Kozjak mountain. This is the first zip-line in Solin and the surroundings. The start is near St. Jure peak. On this extreme adventure you will enjoy in six lines of steel ropes and one hanging bridge of total length of 2500 metres. You have the chance to go through pine woods and enjoy in a view of magnificent landscape of Split surrounding and picturesque Kaštela bay.
On Agrotourism Podstrana in Hrvace there is one more zip-line. In this extreme ride in mountaineering equipment on a 200 metres long steel rope you will reach speed of
60 km/h. This zip-line is for 9-60- year-olds of good health condition and fitness.
Although it is not a very long rope, it is long enough to put a smile on your face once the adventure is over and make you come again.

 

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