Čvrsnica and Vran – Herzegovinian mountain giants

Some call Čvrsnica “the roof of Herzegovina” because of its height. With its highest peak, Pločno, at 2,228 meters above sea level, it represents the highest mountain in the central Dinarides. The massif of Čvrsnica, which has two mountain ranges, four plateaus, and 15 peaks over 2,000 meters above sea level, is protected as part of the Blidinje Nature Park. Its special natural phenomenon – Hajdučka Vrata – has been protected as a natural monument since 1985. Despite all the beauty that can be seen on this mountain, it’s worth highlighting why this mountain is a favorite for many. It is home to the Vilinac Mountain Lodge, which is considered the highest mountain lodge in the entire Dinarides. Veliki Kuk is a part of Čvrsnica where the largest vertical drop in the Balkans is located. The cliffs of Veliki Kuk are an incredible 1,300 meters high, and standing on their edges is an unparalleled feeling. Čvrsnica also has its own canyon that it has carved out, known as the Diva Grabovica Canyon, which is 1,800 meters deep. A breathtaking, wild, and powerful mountain of unreal beauty – it attracts a large number of hikers and mountaineers throughout all seasons.