Tulove grede, Mountain ridge in Zadar County, Croatia

Tulove grede is a mountain ridge within the Velebit range that stretches roughly one kilometer with steep limestone walls rising to about 1,120 meters. The rock formations have sharp, jagged contours that stand out dramatically against the sky.

The Majstorska road, designed by engineer Josip Kajetan Knežić, began construction from the southern side in 1827 near this location. This route was built to connect important areas within the region.

The grassy sinkhole Dolac pod Tulom, south of the ridge, was one of the locations where the Winnetou film series based on Karl May's novels was shot in the 1960s. The karst towers and dolines stood in for the American Wild West, and fans of these German westerns still visit Velebit regularly.

About 70,000 m² of the area around Tulove grede is still mined, so keep to marked paths and do not leave the trail. The Majstorska cesta crosses the ridge from the south, built from 1827; the steep limestone sections call for boots with grip and careful footing.

Inside the ring of rock, which has a natural entrance on one side, lies a spring of very cold, clear drinking water several dozen metres deep; it can only be reached with a bucket on a long rope.