Sveti Ilija Mountain
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Sveti Ilija Mountain, Peljesac
Above Photo: Sveti Ilija Mountain viewed from north coast of Korcula Island near Lumbarda, with islands Skoji of Korcula Archipelago in between.
Sveti Ilija is popular hikers and walkers destination. There is a old tradition of local people to climb Sthe Mountain which dates long before tourists arrived in these areas.
There are couple of well known routes to reach the summit – one from Nakovana, another two from Viganj and Kuciste, at least two from Orebic (via Bilopolje or Stankovici hamlets), one from Duba just to mention a few.
The easiest route is from Nakovana, the most demanding one is via Bilopolje or Duba. (I always use the Nakovana one 
)
To reach the top of the mountain (that is 961 meters high) takes at least 2 hrs although, in my opinion, to target 3 hrs one way is reasonable. All routes are marked by red-and-white trail markings and a sign.
Views from Sveti Ilija to Korcula Island and Archipelago
Views from Sveti Ilija over hills of Peljesac Peninsula
Summit of Sveti Ilija Mountain – Peljesac
Map of Sveti Ilija
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