Why visit
Why visit Sveto Brdo Peak
At 1,753 metres, Sveto Brdo ('Holy Mountain') is the southern summit of the Velebit and one of Croatia's most spiritually charged peaks — a small pilgrimage church of Marija from Krasno tops it. Sunrise from the summit reveals every big island of the northern Dalmatian archipelago..
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Estimated visit
Full day hike
Best season
June–October
Where
Lovinac, Croatia
Category
Mountain
History
At 1,753 metres, Sveto Brdo ('Holy Mountain') is the southern summit of the Velebit and one of Croatia's most spiritually charged peaks — a small pilgrimage church of Marija from Krasno tops it. Sunrise from the summit reveals every big island of the northern Dalmatian archipelago.
“The tradition of climbing Sveto Brdo to the summit chapel each August 5th has been documented for over 400 years.”
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