Southernmost Point Trail (H.E.A.R.T. of Konavle)

The Southernmost Point Trail is a full-day stage of the H.E.A.R.T. of Konavle long-distance network, which totals 106.55 km of marked paths in Konavle, the southernmost part of Croatia near Cavtat and the Montenegrin border. The stage is 14.92 km long and gains about 285 m in total, which places it at moderate difficulty: it is long rather than steep. Access is by Libertas bus 10 from Dubrovnik to Cavtat (30-40 minutes, EUR 4, ~$4.60), or by taxi or hire car into Konavle. No permit is required, and GPX files are recommended for navigation.

The main route is marked with red lines, while blue lines mark bypasses and shortcuts, so hikers can shorten the day if needed. Surfaces vary between farm tracks, stony paths, village lanes and short sections of road. Much of the trail is on the coastal side of the network, with open terrain, olive groves, scrub and limited shade, so heat and wind are the main factors. Duration is a full day, with allowance for stops, and the landscape combines coastal views, Konavle's cultivated fields and traditional stone settlements.

Services are patchy. Shops and fountains are not always available along the route, so food and water for the whole day should be carried, along with layers for wind and a charged phone with the GPX track and an offline map. There are no refuge huts, and shelter from storms is scarce outside the villages. Because the network is made up of connected stages, turn-around or exit points can be chosen at village crossings where the bypass lines meet the main route; at these points a taxi can be arranged back to Cavtat. Visitors should start early and plan the return bus or transfer before setting out.