A Memorable Road Trip to Velika Klekovaca

Velika Klekovača is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,946m (6,384ft) above sea level, located in western Bosnia and Herzegovina. The wind at the top is no joke.

Velika Klekovača

What’s at the Summit of Velika Klekovača?

Set high in the Dinaric Alps, the summit features ruins of a military radio relay and radar station. A special attraction of Mount Klekovača is the endangered edelweiss species (Leontopodium alpinum), which inhabits only a few select locations. The peak serves as an excellent sightseeing point, offering an open view of the mountains in western Bosnia and southeastern Croatia.

Is the Road to Velika Klekovača Unpaved?

The road to the summit is entirely unpaved. It consists of rocky terrain, narrow sections, steep inclines, and numerous hairpin turns near the end. A 4x4 vehicle is required—this is definitely not a Sunday drive.

How Long Is the Road to Velika Klekovača?

Starting from Podovi (a village in Canton 10 of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina), the road to the summit is 20.7 km (12.86 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,201m, with an average gradient of 5.80%.
Pic: Enver Bužimkić

 

 

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