L'essentiel du parc naturel de Biokovo

Biokovo Nature Park Essentials

Biokovo Nature Park features the highest coastal mountain range in Croatia, dominated by the 1,762-meter Sveti Jure peak. The park preserves unique karst topography, including the 'Biokovo Eye' rock formation and historic infrastructure like the early 19th-century Napoleon Road. From high-altitude alpine huts and paragliding launch sites, the terrain offers direct vertical views over the Makarska Riviera and the Central Dalmatian islands.

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Sveti Jure

The highest peak of the Biokovo range at 1,762 meters. It features a telecommunications tower and a small stone chapel dedicated to Saint George, accessible via a narrow asphalt road.

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Planinarski dom Vošac

An alpine hut situated at 1,422 meters on a prominent peak. It serves as a rest point providing a direct vertical view over the town of Makarska and the Adriatic Sea.

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Makarska Riviera

The Makarska Riviera is a part of the Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea, about 60 kilometers long and only several kilometers wide,…

Biokovo eye

Also known as Šuplja stina, this natural karst phenomenon is a large circular hole through the mountain ridge, forming a natural window overlooking the coastline.

Napoleon Road

Remains of a road constructed during the French administration in the early 19th century. It was engineered to facilitate transit across the rugged mountain terrain using traditional dry-stone techniques.

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paragliding take off Przinowac, 1300 m

A designated launch site for paragliders located at an elevation of 1,300 meters, utilized for flights over the steep cliffs toward the Adriatic coast.

Vrata Biokova

A traditional tavern and rest stop located at a mountain pass. It serves as a gateway to the park's interior, offering local food and views of the surrounding karst landscape.

Mandlova Ploča

A memorial plaque and viewpoint located along the main Biokovo road, marking a significant point in the mountain's transit history with views of the sea.