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Saint Ilija Summit – Saint Elijah Mountain Hut loop from Orebić

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Saint Ilija Summit – Saint Elijah Mountain Hut loop from Orebić

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Saint Ilija Summit – Saint Elijah Mountain Hut loop from Orebić

05:32

14.2km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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788 m

Ruskovići

Highlight • Settlement

District of Orebić on the mountain.

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Tip by

5.90 km

Junction to the summit hut (St. Elijah, Pelješac)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

here the circular path to the summit branches off, there is a hut, but it is locked

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6.18 km

Sv. Ilija, the highest point on Pelješac (961 m), is definitely worth a visit. The views are great and the hike (by the easiest, "Nakovana" approach) can be done by moderately fit persons. Start on the nice, gravel/dirt fire-road (off Road 6215), and don't believe the stated 2h 30min hiking time to Ilija (unless you are a trail-runner). After ~4 km the fire road ends, and a narrow, rocky path and hiking proper start. The gradient increases notably, but it doesn't last long and most of the remaining trail is much gentler. Even though not technically difficult, don't take this trip too lightly! Summer heat can be devastating and one needs to be prepared for that. Also, check the weather forecast, as the last thing you want is hiking into a thunderstorm when arriving at the summit. Expect to hike around 3,5 hours up, if you are stopping and resting and doing it for pleasure, and not for training. If you want to descend directly towards Orebič - just DON'T! It's steep and exposed.

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7.02 km

View of Korčula and Orebić

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.13 km

Saint Elijah Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This mountain house, built in stone, was built by Archduke Karl von Habsburg, because of the hunting of blackbirds. On the hundredth anniversary (2008), the mountaineering society of St. Ilija from Orebić, with the support of the local authorities, began to restore the house. Today, the house has been completely renovated and is located at 800 m above sea level.

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

1.82 km

306 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

1.29 km

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

34°C

23°C

0 %

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Ruskovići

Junction to the summit hut (St. Elijah, Pelješac)

View from the mountain hut