Place to visit
Veliki Vran, Bosnia and Herzegovina: what it is and when to go
Veliki Vran is a main peak of Vran in the Dinaric Alps in Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 2,074 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Main peak of Vran in the Dinaric Alps in Bosnia and Herzegovina · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Elevation
- 2,074 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- OMO Mostar, 51 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.66813, 17.50555
What it is and where
Veliki Vran is a main peak of Vran in the Dinaric Alps in Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 2,074 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 43.66813, 17.50555; the nearest main airport is Mostar International Airport (OMO, Mostar), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Veliki Vran is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,074 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:06
- FebBetter not10:16
- MarBetter not11:38
- AprBetter not13:13
- MayBetter not14:32
- JunPossible15:14
- JulPossible14:57
- AugPossible13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctPossible10:46
- NovBetter not9:25
- DecBetter not8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | September | June to August and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Veliki Vran has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bosnia and Herzegovina
To enter Bosnia and Herzegovina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The European Health Insurance Card isn't valid: get travel insurance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bosnia and Herzegovina checklist. Currency: Convertible mark (BAM), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mali VisSubpeak of Vran in the Dinaric Alps in Bosnia and Herzegovina1.3 km
- Via Dinarica White TrailHiking2.8 km
- Ponor stećak necropolisStećak necropolis in Jablanica4.4 km
- Planina Vran i jezero BlidinjeHiking5.0 km
- Blidinje plateauProtected nature reserve in Bosnia and Herzegovina5.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
More in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Nature
- Stari Most: bridge in Mostar over the river Neretva
- Maglić: highest mountain of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sutjeska National Park: national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kozara National Park: national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Perućica: protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Vjetrenica Cave: Cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Every Bosnia and Herzegovina place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Veliki Vran?
It is a main peak of Vran in the Dinaric Alps in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
When is the best time to visit Veliki Vran?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,074 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to Veliki Vran?
The nearest main airport is Mostar International Airport (OMO), 51 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bosnia and Herzegovina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mali Vis, Via Dinarica White Trail, Ponor stećak necropolis. The rest is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
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