Marija Terezija Road in Karlobag connects this charming sub-Velebit town via Baške Oštarije, Brušane, and Kaniža to Gospić. If you have rented accommodation in Karlobag, you may want to explore the town rich history and take a walk among the remnants of the road that was significant for the economic and touristic development of the region. The road is named after Empress Maria Theresa - Terezijana. It was constructed in two phases (1750–54 and 1786–89) and is 30.8 kilometers long. In the first phase of construction, it led from Gospić to Kaniža, spanning 16.5 kilometers, and was built from stone and wood. The second phase began in 1786, leading from Kaniža to Karlobag, covering 14.3 kilometers and constructed from stone and earth. Marija Terezija Road in Karlobag was built to improve the transportation connection between central Lika and the Adriatic Sea. It was quite demanding to construct in the rugged and rocky terrain, involving around 10,000 people in its construction. It facilitated faster and easier transportation of people and goods, and today, it serves as an educational trail.
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