Kozjak – Croatia -Transferability Diagnostic completed after on-site assessment field visit

The thematic workshop held during the first transnational meeting in October, provided receivers with the opportunity to have their own visiting experience of two existing eco-itineraries and to provide their own feedback relying on the 30 attributes that eco-itinerary must comply with.

During three months, each receiver worked at bringing local stakeholders together and at exploring all aspects of their future eco-itinerary whilst periodically reporting on gathered evidence to check with the coaching team that suggested choices were complying with the 30 attributes from the TOR.

To welcome the assessing team (givers and assessor), receivers were asked to put together a proposal of a two-day on-site assessment field visit that will reflect the main assets (choices of locations, activities, stakeholders and services) identified at that stage for the creation of their future eco-itinerary.

Foreseen title for future eco-itinerary: “Kozjak horizontal and verticals”

Brief summary of future eco-itinerary:

Kozjak has a famous route The Cradle of Croatian Dynasty which consist of spots which has historical value and tells a story about Croatian History. That route extends horizontally through Kozjak slopes, and it is long about 17km, and it is not beginner friendly. Plan is to develop vertical lines which connects most attractive spots on existing horizontal route on Kozjak slopes with most attractive spots on seaside (mainly 7 castles in 7 Kaštela). That vertical route will be beginner friendly and suitable for wider groups. It is planned to include Emblematic attributes especially in promoting of the visits to small producers during the eco-journey and emphasizing importance of responsible behaviours on mountain.

The on-site assessment field visit took place on 14th and 15th of February 2022

To retrace in text and images all spots visited and assessed, please read more specifically in the attached diagnostic:

-Chapter “3. On-site assessment field visit to Kozjak”

The transferability diagnostic was released on the 14th April 2022

To discover the diagnosis and recommendations from the assessment carried out, please read more specifically in the attached diagnostic:

-Chapter “4.Diagnosis of the eco-itinerary proposal (proposal highlights and SWOT analysis)

-Chapter “5.Recommendations for the Local Implementation Action Plan (LIAP)”