Kameno Brdo

Kameno Brdo is a hill on the island of Koločep, part of the Elafiti Islands scattered just off the coast of Dubrovnik. Rising to roughly 97 metres above sea level, it is one of the higher points on this small, wooded island — only the nearby peak of Križ (125 m) stands taller. For visitors based in Dubrovnik, a walk up Kameno Brdo makes for an easy day trip combining a ferry crossing, a stroll through a car-free island, and views over the archipelago.

How do you get to Kameno Brdo?

The trip starts at Gruž port in Dubrovnik, from where a ferry sails to Koločep in about 30 minutes, running year-round with more frequent departures in the summer season. From either of the island's two villages, Gornje Čelo or Donje Čelo, marked footpaths lead up toward Kameno Brdo. Koločep is a car-free island — only narrow lanes running along the bays and beaches cross it — so the entire route is covered on foot. Since none of the island's peaks reach any great height, the climb is gentle enough for most visitors without prior hiking experience.

What will you see along the way and at the top?

The path to Kameno Brdo winds through landscape typical of the Elafiti Islands: olive groves, pine stands and low Mediterranean scrub. Koločep covers just 2.6 square kilometres and has fewer than 160 permanent residents, which keeps the trail quiet and uncrowded. The island's northern shore hides small, secluded swimming spots tucked among the rocks, while the southern coast is steeper and more cliff-like. From the higher ground near Kameno Brdo, the view opens onto the sea, the neighbouring islands of the archipelago, and the coastline of Koločep itself — a good spot for a shaded break before heading back down toward the village and the beach.

When is the best time to visit?

May through October is the best window for a hike up Kameno Brdo, with conditions suited both to walking and to swimming afterwards, since sea temperatures climb above 20°C in that period. Ferries to Koločep also run more often during these months, making a day trip from Dubrovnik easy to plan. It's worth bringing water and sun protection, as the trail has little in the way of built tourist infrastructure — Koločep remains a quiet, largely undeveloped island.

After coming down from the hill, a good way to finish the day is relaxing on the sandy beach at Donje Čelo, one of the few sandy beaches in the Dubrovnik area, or wandering the village's narrow lanes past gardens and old stone houses.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Kameno Brdo? The hill rises to about 97 metres, making it one of the higher points on Koločep island, second only to the peak of Križ at 125 metres.

How do you get to Koločep from Dubrovnik? A ferry departs from Gruž port and takes about 30 minutes, operating year-round with additional daily sailings in the summer season.

Is the hike up Kameno Brdo difficult? No — because the island's peaks are all modest in height, the paths are easy to follow and require no previous hiking experience.

Can you bring a car to Koločep? No, the island is a car-free zone. Visitors get around on foot or by bicycle along the narrow lanes connecting the villages, bays and beaches.