Hiking and peaks in Makarska

Makarska Peaks & Viewpoints

The Biokovo mountain range towers over the Makarska Riviera, characterized by dramatic karst topography and significant elevation gains. This list features the range's most prominent summits, including Sveti Jure, the second-highest peak in Croatia at 1,762 meters. These peaks offer panoramic views of the Adriatic islands and the Bosnian hinterland. The terrain is defined by deep sinkholes, limestone pavements, and rare endemic plant species protected within the Biokovo Nature Park.

Makarska Peaks & Viewpoints — Map

Dalibor Ribičić / CC BY-SA 4.0

A

Sveti Jure

The highest point of Biokovo at 1,762 meters. It features a telecommunications tower and the stone Chapel of St. George, which was rebuilt in 1968.

B

Vošac

A 1,422-meter summit featuring a mountain hut. It is widely recognized as the primary vantage point for views directly over the town of Makarska.

C

Sedmina

Karst peak located within the central part of the Biokovo Nature Park.

D

Štropac

High-altitude limestone peak on the Biokovo massif.

E

Sinjal

Prominent peak within the rugged karst landscape of the Biokovo range.

F

Prženovac

Mountain summit situated on the high plateau of Biokovo.

G

Veliki Troglav

Significant peak on the main ridge of Biokovo, reaching an elevation of 1,658 meters.

H

Borovac

Peak located on the northwestern section of the Biokovo mountain ridge.

I

Mali Borovac

Summit situated in the northwestern part of the Biokovo Nature Park.

J

Čeprlj

Limestone peak located within the protected area of the Biokovo mountains.

K

Oštruljak

Karst summit located in the central Biokovo massif.

L

Pale

High-altitude point within the Biokovo mountain range.

M

Rasovo Brdo

Mountain peak located on the rugged Biokovo plateau.

N

Kadulja

Summit located near the central ridge of the Biokovo mountains.

O

Stipkovac

Peak situated within the interior karst landscape of Biokovo.

P

Gradac

Coastal mountain peak offering views of the southern Makarska Riviera coastline.

Q

Kuk

Limestone formation and peak overlooking the coastal area northwest of Makarska.

R

Perčin

Peak located in the vicinity of the Vošac summit.

S

Štrbina

A 1,338-meter peak located near Vošac with a developed lookout point offering views of the coastline and islands.

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