Top of the mountain Hum is not just a point where the fortress was built but a spot of one of the most beautiful views you will ever have a chance to experience!
The Hum is a mountain on the west end of Island Korcula.
With a height of 376 m above sea level it is the dominant mountain at the western end, above Vela Luka gulf. Hum lies south of the deeply cut bay and the port of Vela Luka, the town on the western end of Korcula Island.
The asphalt road takes you all the way up to the top but for the most adventurous, there is also a marked path leading the way from town to the top. It is a 1h15 min walk.
At the highest point of the mountain there are the ruins of a fortress ("Forteca"), which was built during the reign of Austria-Hungary in the 19th century and is now only preserved in fragments
There is an observation deck of the ruins, where there is a forest fire observation station .
The view in clear weather stretches across the bay of Vela Luka and much of the island up to the Dalmatian mainland.
It is an absolutely spectacular and unique 360’ view. We dare to say that it is the best in Croatia, as it is a point from which so many islands and points can be seen.
The observation deck allows you to circle and see the Island Hvar, Mainland, Peninsula Peljesac, Islands Mljet, Lastovo and Vis.
During clear weather; you can even see the Italian coast, on the opposite side of the Adriatic sea.
We will be glad to give you detailed instructions and the map. This one we strongly recommend and it is just here, a 5 minutes drive, 20 minutes cycle or and 1h15 minutes walk away from the town.
Take your camera with!