Hiking Vidova Gora Mountain - The Facts:

Hike Duration: 3 - 5 Hours

Distance: 7 miles (round trip)

Difficulty: Moderate

Summit Altitude: 778 metres / 2,552 ft

I would 100% recommend hiking Vidova Gora mountain. Not only are the views from the summit amazing, but it's also a really enjoyable and rewarding hike to do whilst visiting Brac Island.

Cheat Card:

However, if you're not feeling up to the hike, then there is a road up Vidova Gora mountain - see the blue route on the Google Maps.

From the car park, it's approx. a 10-minute walk to the official summit.

The Hiking Trail:

• The Vidova Gora hiking trail begins on the northern edge of Bol town - you can simply Google 'Vidova Gora Trail Head' if you can't find it.
• Follow the 'Vidova Gora' signs up the track road, past the small church of Sveti Josip, and on via the stone quarry.
• As you continue on, follow the red and white marks painted along the trail at regular points.

Note: The ground on some of the trail can be quite loose with lots of stone. So just be careful when walking.

• The trail leads you up onto the mountain ridge but this is not the official summit of Vidova Gora mountain! From here it's about another 15 - 20-minute walk to the summit.

Tip: If you look West then you should see some pylons further along the ridge - that is the summit of Vidova Gora.

• Continue to follow the red and white markers along the mountain ridge, all whilst enjoying the stunning views.
• You'll eventually reach the car park for visiting the Vidova Gora mountain by road.

Note: There's a small shack in the car park which serves snacks and light refreshments. Unfortunately it was closed we visited, so remember to take some food and drink with you.

• Once at the summit, there are several spots with picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the views... Below you will be able to see Bol town and Zlatni Rat beach, and on a clear day, you should be able to see across to Hvar Island!

We spent about an hour at the summit to take photos and just have a bit of a break, before starting the walk back down.

Top Tips for hiking Vidova Gora Mountain:

• Stay in Bol - When visiting Brac island stay in the seaside town of Bol for at least one night. From Bol, you will be able to easily hike Vidova Gora mountain. 
• Leave early in the morning, especially if visiting in summer - Leave super early in order to hike most of the mountain before the sun fully rises, to avoid the midday heat. We hiked in the summer so left off from Bol town at 6 am. 
• Wear sturdy shoes - It's a moderate hike so hiking boots aren't necessary to wear but be sure to wear sturdy shoes, i.e. not flip-flops! I wore a pair of sports trainers which were perfectly fine.
• Take plenty of water with you - As with any walk or hike it's super important to always have a supply of water with you. As this hike took around 3-5 hours, we took 2 large 1.5l bottles of water with us. Also, take some snacks to enjoy at the summit to reboot your energy levels before the walk back down.
• Enjoy an afternoon on Zlatni Rat beach - After a morning hike up Vidova Gora mountain, why not enjoy a relaxing afternoon on Zlatni Rat beach!? There are plenty of beach bars and restaurants there too.