Dinara Mountain

Dinara is the highest mountain in Croatia. Although not of remarkable height – it does not exceed 2000 m - its configuration and length form one of the most impressive mountains in Croatia. Its massif, 20 km long and almost 10 km wide, ascends as natural boundary between Dalmatia and Bosnia, and separates two different worlds: the Mediterranean and the continental. Its amazing, several hundred meters high southwest wall attracts everyone that finds themselves at the foothill. Abundant, flowery meadows and forests both add to the natural beauty of the area. Climbing to the top of Dinara requires good shape because all approaches are long, steep and difficult. The Croatian Mountaineering Association, with mountaineering clubs in Knin and Kijevo, organises group climbs to its peak every year. The town Knin is the biggest settlement at the Dinara foothill and at the same time the main starting point. The only road ascending up high into the mountain begins at the Guge village, on the outskirts of Knin. The road is winding and dusty, and unfortunately in very bad condition.