Gornje Sitno: Hotels and Accommodation

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Nature

Gornje Sitno is the main base for climbs to Mosor and the Umberto Girometta mountain hut.

Veliki Kabal is the highest peak of Mosor and offers extensive views on both sides of the mountain as well as of the peaks along its ridge. The nearest road to the Umberto Girometta mountain hut is in Sitno Gornje; from there, the hut is reached by a 45-minute walk.

The Mosor Observatory is located 3 km above Gornje Sitno at an elevation of 700 metres. It has five telescopes used to observe the sky and the surrounding area during the day and at night.

The Umberto Girometta mountain hut is open on weekends and has 50 sleeping berths. A bus from Split serves Sitno Gornje.

Cycling Routes

The climb to the Mosor Observatory is 1.4 km long, has an average gradient of 15.5% and reaches a maximum of 35%. The longest climb on the route runs from Žrnovnica to Gornje Sitno over 9.7 km, with a gradient of 5.1% and an elevation gain of 524 metres.

Route 122 from Žrnovnica to Zvjezdano selo Mosor covers 23.6 km, gains 805 metres in elevation and has a riding time of 1:30–2:30 hours. It is designated for MTB, e-MTB, gravel and trekking bikes.

Culture

The Chapel of St. Roch in the centre of Gornje Sitno was built in 1975 on the foundations of an older church, probably dating from the 19th century. St. Lucas’ Church in Gornje Sitno is described as being located in the forest at the foot of Makirina; its elevation is given as 498 metres, based on a measurement taken before the First World War.

The old Croatian Chapel of St. Cosmas and Damian is described as the oldest chapel in Sitno and is located on the slopes of Mosor at an elevation of 720 metres. The historic Church of St. Clement lies in Gornje Sitno below Mosor, is listed as a cultural monument, and its oldest section is dated to the 12th century; it is associated with the cultural heritage of the historic region of Poljica.

Regional Cuisine

Soparnik is a protected traditional dish associated with the wider Poljica region, where it is produced and may be called “soparnik”.

More local pages: Donje Sitno, Kamen, Srinjine, Stobrec, Zrnovnica, Slatine, Kaštel Kambelovac

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