# Dinara

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At 1,831 m the highest peak in Croatia, on the border with Bosnia. The mountain gives its name to the Dinaric Alps that run down the Balkans and was a wartime frontline in the 1990s.

Dinara sits in Lika & Gorski Kotar, a part of Croatia with its own character, and the mountain is the reason most people stop.

Start early, tell someone your route, and turn back if the cloud comes down.

## Practical info

- **Entry:** confirm entry fees and hours on the official site before you set out. They shift with the season, and some places shut altogether off-season.
- **How to get there:** Tap the map above for exact directions. In Croatian towns parking is usually signposted and paid, look for the blue P zones. If you are island hopping, leave buffer time for the ferries.

## When to go

Dinara is at its best from **May to October**. June and September are the sweet spot, warm water, long days, and thinner crowds than high July and August. Winter shows a quieter, cheaper and surprisingly handsome country, especially inland and in the cities.

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