Veliki Kuk
The highest rock in the Balkans and the pride of Blidinja Nature Reserve
Hiking trails lead to incredible places and beautiful viewpoints. One such trail leads to the highest cliff of the Balkan Peninsula.
Veliki Kuk is the most rugged area of Čvrsnica. Its cliffs plunge steeply down an incredible 1300 meters into the valley of Diva Grabovica, creating breathtaking sights that leave no one indifferent. The cliffs of Veliki Kuk stand shoulder to shoulder with the highest cliffs in the world and are a true pride of the Blidinje Nature Park.
A marked hiking trail leads to the very edge of the cliffs, and the easiest way to reach this point is by taking the trail to the Vilinac Mountain Hut. From the mountain hut to the cliffs of Veliki Kuk, it takes an additional hour of hiking, and besides this ascent to the peaks of the cliffs, you can also reach them directly from the Diva Grabovica Canyon. From the starting point in the canyon, where you head towards Žlijeb, you can also hike to Veliki Kuk. There is a marked trail, and in some parts, it is marked as a Via Ferrata, meaning a secured mountaineering route. Standard equipment required for Via Ferrata passage is necessary for such an ascent.
Veliki Kuk is a special place – standing at the edges of cliffs that seem endless and watching birds fly “below you” is an extraordinary sight. From the same spot, the entire Diva Grabovica Canyon can be viewed as if in the palm of your hand, allowing you to explore every corner of it. The most isolated part of Čvrsnica, named Peštibrdo, is also very close, so this part can also be experienced..
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