The peek Red Kuk
Where the wind writes history and silence heals
There are places where the line between earth and sky seems thinner than elsewhere. One such place is Crveni Kuk, a stone sentinel that has stood guard over Visočica for centuries, a mountain that carries height in its name and the untamed wilderness of the Herzegovina karst and Bosnian pastures in its heart.
More than hiking – an encounter with yourself
The climb to Crveni Kuk is not a race against time or a test of endurance. It is a pilgrimage through silence. As you set off from the village of Sinanovići, where the smell of homemade bread mixes with the sharp mountain air, you leave behind the noise of civilization. Here, your phone loses signal, but you finally establish a connection with the world around you.
Crveni Kuk (1,733 meters above sea level) is one of the most beautiful and accessible peaks of the Visočica mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located on the natural border between Bosnia and Herzegovina, surrounded by the canyons of the Rakitnica, Ljuta and Neretva rivers.
Why “Red”?
The name of the peak hides a secret in the rock itself. As the sun sets, its limestone rocks take on shades of copper and purple. At such moments, Crveni Kuk does not look like a piece of rock, but like a living being that pulsates in the rhythm of nature. From its peak, the view of the Rakitnica Canyon gives you the feeling of standing on the edge of the world. The 800-meter depth below reminds you of the power of water and time.
What makes this peak special?
A view that changes perspective: Seeing Treskavica, Bjelašnica and Prenj from one point means understanding the architecture of the Bosnian and Herzegovinan Alps.
Symphony of the Wind: On Crveni Kuk, the wind is never silent. It brings the scent of iodine from the Adriatic and the freshness from the peaks of Zelengora.
Encounters on the road: Don’t be surprised if a flock of sheep or a pair of golden eagles circling above the cliffs block your path. You are just a guest here, they are the hosts.
