Driving up Biokovo, Croatia's highest road
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Biokovo Nature Park, right next to Makarska, has the highest road in Croatia. It winds up the mountain for 23km with viewpoints along the way until it reaches the peak at Sv. Jure at 1722 m high. This video shows every detail along the way. I WROTE ABOUT IT IN DETAIL HERE: http://bbqboy.net/driving-spectacular... BUT I also include more details below;
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ABOUT MT BIOKOVO
Mount Biokovo has some of the most stunning views I’ve seen anywhere. I’d seen photos before and wanted to visit – but when I went with Croatian friends Goran and Vedran (who had never been) we were all blown away by the natural beauty and incredible views in this Nature Park.
What makes Biokovo an easy place to visit is that you can drive to the very top of the massive, a 23 km drive that brings to Sv. Jure (the 3rd highest peak in Croatia). It is the highest road in Croatia.
If you’re not an experienced driver the drive might not be for you. Although asphalted, the road is narrow and being an experienced driver will help when encountering cars coming from the opposite direction.
Viewpoints on Mt. Biokovo
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There are 5 major viewpoints on Mt. Biokovo, 3 of which don’t require any hiking at all. These stops include restaurants, bathroom facilities, an information center, a historical trail as well as animals. So Biokovo is not just about views. You can actually spend a full day here and not get bored.
Ravna Vlaška, 1 228 m
13 km from the Nature Park’s entrance, Ravna Vlaška has an information center where you can get a map and guide on Biokovo. It also has a great lookout with views over the most southern part of the Biokovo massive as well the islands of Brač and Korcula. There are also bathrooms here. No hiking required to get to the lookout.
Sv. Jure, 1 762 m
Driving on, the road suddenly climbs dramatically in a series of switchbacks. You’ll see a huge TV antenna which marks the highest point. The is Sv. Jure, the 3rd highest peak in Croatia at 1762 m. This is where the 23 km road ends.
On one side you’ll see mountains and sea, on the other you’ll be looking towards Bosnia and Herzegovina where you’ll see endless mountains and valleys. Walk around. You’ll see signs indicating a church. The Church of St. Jure was built in the 1600’s and still today pilgrims come here on the last Saturday in July to celebrate the holiday of St. Jure (you can hike here from the coast town of Makarska in about 7 hours).
Vošac, 1 422 m
Coming back down from Sv. Jure, you’ll see signs for Vošac. Don’t skip this, the best views in the whole park are here.
After turning off for Vošac you’ll get to a parking lot (they seemed to be building a restaurant next to this spot when we visited in July 2016). From here, it’s a 20 minute hike to the mountain hut at the top of the peak.
The Views at Vošac are incredible. You’ll be looking straight down at the town of Makarska (which is listed as a 4 hour hike). The whole Dalmatian coastline opens up in front of you.
There’s a man who takes care of the mountain hut and you can buy beer and chips. If you want to wake up to these views, you can even sleep here. They have comfortable beds on the 2nd floor of the hut (I don’t remember how much it was to rent in for the night but I do remember that it was inexpensive. I would totally do it).
MORE ON THE BLOG (running out of space here): https://bbqboy.net/driving-spectacula...
#Biokovo #Makarska #Croatia #hiking #Views #travel
Biokovo Nature Park, right next to Makarska, has the highest road in Croatia. It winds up the mountain for 23km with viewpoints along the way until it reaches the peak at Sv. Jure at 1722 m high. This video shows every detail along the way. I WROTE ABOUT IT IN DETAIL HERE: http://bbqboy.net/driving-spectacular... BUT I also include more details below;
A few more videos that might interest you:
Flying into Split (ie the Croatian coastline from the air): Flying to Split Airport (Croatia)
Visiting the UNESCO town of Trogir: Visiting the UNESCO town of Trogir
Omis, Croatia's adventure Capital: Omis, Croatia's adventure Capital
climbing the Cathedral bell tower in Split: climbing the Cathedral bell tower in ...
The Highlights of Šibenik: The Highlights of Šibenik
Things to See in Dubrovnik: Things to see in Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Hiking Mount Kozjak in Split Hiking Mount Kozjak in Split (Croatia)
Zip Lining in Omis: Zip line in Omis Croatia
Split to Makarska by bike Split to Makarska by bike
climbing the Cathedral bell tower in Split climbing the Cathedral bell tower in ...
ABOUT MT BIOKOVO
Mount Biokovo has some of the most stunning views I’ve seen anywhere. I’d seen photos before and wanted to visit – but when I went with Croatian friends Goran and Vedran (who had never been) we were all blown away by the natural beauty and incredible views in this Nature Park.
What makes Biokovo an easy place to visit is that you can drive to the very top of the massive, a 23 km drive that brings to Sv. Jure (the 3rd highest peak in Croatia). It is the highest road in Croatia.
If you’re not an experienced driver the drive might not be for you. Although asphalted, the road is narrow and being an experienced driver will help when encountering cars coming from the opposite direction.
Viewpoints on Mt. Biokovo
.
There are 5 major viewpoints on Mt. Biokovo, 3 of which don’t require any hiking at all. These stops include restaurants, bathroom facilities, an information center, a historical trail as well as animals. So Biokovo is not just about views. You can actually spend a full day here and not get bored.
Ravna Vlaška, 1 228 m
13 km from the Nature Park’s entrance, Ravna Vlaška has an information center where you can get a map and guide on Biokovo. It also has a great lookout with views over the most southern part of the Biokovo massive as well the islands of Brač and Korcula. There are also bathrooms here. No hiking required to get to the lookout.
Sv. Jure, 1 762 m
Driving on, the road suddenly climbs dramatically in a series of switchbacks. You’ll see a huge TV antenna which marks the highest point. The is Sv. Jure, the 3rd highest peak in Croatia at 1762 m. This is where the 23 km road ends.
On one side you’ll see mountains and sea, on the other you’ll be looking towards Bosnia and Herzegovina where you’ll see endless mountains and valleys. Walk around. You’ll see signs indicating a church. The Church of St. Jure was built in the 1600’s and still today pilgrims come here on the last Saturday in July to celebrate the holiday of St. Jure (you can hike here from the coast town of Makarska in about 7 hours).
Vošac, 1 422 m
Coming back down from Sv. Jure, you’ll see signs for Vošac. Don’t skip this, the best views in the whole park are here.
After turning off for Vošac you’ll get to a parking lot (they seemed to be building a restaurant next to this spot when we visited in July 2016). From here, it’s a 20 minute hike to the mountain hut at the top of the peak.
The Views at Vošac are incredible. You’ll be looking straight down at the town of Makarska (which is listed as a 4 hour hike). The whole Dalmatian coastline opens up in front of you.
There’s a man who takes care of the mountain hut and you can buy beer and chips. If you want to wake up to these views, you can even sleep here. They have comfortable beds on the 2nd floor of the hut (I don’t remember how much it was to rent in for the night but I do remember that it was inexpensive. I would totally do it).
MORE ON THE BLOG (running out of space here): https://bbqboy.net/driving-spectacula...
#Biokovo #Makarska #Croatia #hiking #Views #travel
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