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Via Dinarica BH-W-04 Vran Mountain and Blidinje Lake

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Via Dinarica

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Photo: Elma Okić, Via Dinarica
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Photo: Elma Okić, Via Dinarica
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Photo: Elma Okić, Via Dinarica
/ view on Blidinje lake
Photo: Via Dinarica BiH, Via Dinarica
/ view on Duvanjsko field
Photo: Via Dinarica BiH, Via Dinarica
/ Vran summit
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/ Vran Mountain
Photo: Olja Latinovic, Via Dinarica
/ Dugo Polje Plain
Photo: Olja Latinovic, Via Dinarica
/ Trail markings along Dugo polje Plain
Photo: Olja Latinovic, Via Dinarica
/ Trail Signage at Vrata Crossroad
Photo: Olja Latinovic, Via Dinarica
/ The Saint Elijah’s Church in Masna Luka
Photo: Olja Latinovic, CC BY-ND, Via Dinarica

Sven Nit
on the August 15, 2021

Hiked in reverse.Beautiful and easy to walk. Signs are not ...

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Good hiking with great views on Cvrsnica Mountain and Blidinje lake to the east, Ljubusa and Duvanjsko field to the west, and Radusa in the northwest. The trail crosses the mountain ridge from Mali (Little) Vran to Vran and descends to Blidinje lake where a mountain hut is located, then continues towards monastery Masna Luka. There is also an alternative via Great Vran summit.

moderate

Distance 11.2 km

5:15 h

770 m

956 m

2,020 m

1,189 m

The trail starts in the pine forests on the southern slopes of Vran. There are few private properties and holiday houses, and some of them are available for rent or camping nearby. The walk through the forest is nice and pleasant. From Omrcenica, the ascent to Mali Vran starts, which is not long but is a bit steep. After Mali Vran, the trail follows a wide ridge with splendid views on Blidinje and Cvrsnica. The ridge hiking ends on Vran summit and from there descends over steep terrain down to the Mountain Lodge Blidinje on the shore of the lake. The descent is pretty steep and hard on the knees.

There are also alternatives continuing towards Veliki (Great) Vran summit for another 2 hours with descend down to Hajducke Vrleti mountain hotel where great food is served. From Veliki Vran the trail continues even further over less steep terrain. If you opt for alternatives, you have a chance to visit Stecci necropolis in Dugo polje, one of those on UNESCO haritage list.

From Blidinje lake the trail continues across the field and ends in Masna Luka where a Franciscan Monastery is located.

Author’s recommendation

If undertaking the complete Via Dinarica hike, plan your overnight at Omar or Omrcenica. You can arrange camping or staying in holiday houses with locals from Omolje or Mandino villages. Check the contacts provided in accomodation!

Author

Via Dinarica BiH

Update: September 27, 2017

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Risk potential

Highest point

Vran, 2,020 m

Lowest point

Velika Draga, 1,189 m

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Safety information

Be aware of the thunder and lightning storms. 112 emeregency number, also for Mountain Rescue Service.

Watch out for deep pits close by the trail!

Tips and hints

http://www.blidinje.net/

Start

Omrcenica (1,376 m)

Coordinates:

43.647511, 17.418810

DMS

43°38'51.0"N 17°25'07.7"E

UTM

33T 695073 4835566

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Destination

Blidinje

Turn-by-turn directions

Turning off the road will be to the left, uphill. At the ridge beneath Mali Vran, turn right towards the summit (other trail goes down toward the holiday house). From here just follow the blazings all the way to the summit of Vran. At Vran turn right down and descend to the local road which will bring you to the lodge. The trail actually continues across the field to Boricavac settlement and there you look for the trail dividing left from the main track.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

No public transport yet.

Getting there

Drive from Tomislavgrad to Blidinje Nature Park and stop soon after pass at Svinjacha.

Parking

Posible when you turn onto the gravel road.

Coordinates

43.647511, 17.418810

DMS

43°38'51.0"N 17°25'07.7"E

UTM

33T 695073 4835566

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Standard hiking equipemnt.

Basic Equipment for Mountain Hikes

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Technical Equipment for Mountain Hikes

Climbing helmet as required

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Sven Nit

August 15, 2021 · Community

Hiked in reverse.Beautiful and easy to walk. Signs are not so good but path is obvious most of the time. About 2 hours climb from Blidinje. Steep but safe. A bit short, I added the next section and camped at Kisac Spring.

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Jérémy Bigé

July 08, 2021 · Community

Awesome Vran ridge but dry section. I asked for water at Omrcanica and the guy offered me a beer. On his house there was the elevation profil of the VD stage made in wood ! Terrible steep downhill if you follow the gps from Vran.

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Maruša Orel

July 06, 2021 · Community

Place where you can stay in Omrčanica, that's mentioned in comments, doesn't exist anymore. Really nice hike on a ridge of Vran mountain. Trail signes are good. Still some snow, if you run out of water. I decided to go on Veliki Vran as well. For descent I took a trail that goes back a little bit in the way to Vran (signed really good). From Hajdučke Vrleti to lake is 5km long, boring, never ending walk by the road that made me wondering if Veliki Vran and food at restaurant were worth it.😅 I called the number for hut Blidinje and owner told me that it's usually opened on weekends and during the week for groups. But definitely call ahead to make sure they are opened. He said that is the same with two huts on the next stage. He was really kind and left me a key so I could sleep inside (one of his relatives drove by, because he lives far from here). 😍

When did you do this route? July 06, 2021

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

11.2 km

Duration

5:15 h

Ascent

770 m

Descent

956 m

Highest point

2,020 m

Lowest point

1,189 m

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