Viewpoints in Zadar

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks

This collection features the highest elevations and vantage points across the northern Zadar archipelago, specifically on the islands of Silba, Molat, and Ist. Highlights include the Toreta tower on Silba, a unique 19th-century hexagonal structure with an external spiral staircase, and various 'Straža' peaks that historically served as strategic watchpoints. These karst summits provide unobstructed views of the surrounding Adriatic islands and the Velebit mountain range on the mainland.

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks — Map

A

Toreta

Hexagonal 19th-century lookout tower on Silba island featuring an external spiral staircase, built by Captain Petar Marinić.

B

Lokardenik

The highest peak on Molat island, reaching an elevation of 148 meters.

C

Straža

Highest point on Ist island at 174 meters, topped with the small Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows.

D

Trišćen

Karst peak located on the northern part of Ist island.

E

Žaplo

Elevation on Molat island situated near the Zapuntel strait.

F

Straža

Prominent hill on Molat island used historically as a lookout point.

G

Mala Straža

Hill located on the southeastern part of Molat island.

H

Bakvul

Karst elevation on the island of Molat.

I

Gračina

Peak on Molat island, typically associated with the sites of ancient Illyrian fortifications.

J

Smokvina

Hill on Molat island offering views of the surrounding archipelago.

K

Knežak

Significant hill on Molat island located near the village of Brgulje.

L

Oštračić

Small peak on the central part of Molat island.

M

Veli Čimbel

One of the primary elevations on the island of Ist.

N

Karniški

Hill located on the island of Molat.

O

Brguljak

Hill overlooking the village and bay of Brgulje on Molat island.

P

Triskavac

Karst elevation on Molat island.

Q

Kriški

Hill situated on the island of Molat.

R

Zaglav

Coastal hill on the island of Molat.

S

Straža

Strategic lookout hill on Molat island.

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