Krmarovo Brdo

Krmarovo Brdo is a modest hill next to the village of Gnojnice, in the Cetingrad municipality, Karlovac County, Croatia. The summit sits at 297 metres above sea level and forms one of the waypoints on a well-known circular hiking route through the wooded hills of the Kordun region. It suits travellers looking for a quiet walk away from crowds, with no built-up tourist infrastructure but plenty of the natural scenery typical of the Kordun-Lika borderland.

Where exactly is Krmarovo Brdo?

The hill sits at coordinates 45.1214°N, 15.6503°E, roughly 2.9 km from the centre of Gnojnice by the walking trail. Administratively it belongs to Karlovac County, one of continental Croatia's more forested and sparsely populated regions. Gnojnice village itself lies at about 314 metres, so the approach to Krmarovo Brdo involves very little net elevation change.

How do you get there?

The starting point is the village of Gnojnice, reached by local roads from the direction of Cetingrad. The walking trail leaves the village centre and, after about 1.6 km, passes the entrance to the Pećina Jovac cave (271 m), reaching the Krmarovo Brdo summit after just under 3 km. The route isn't marked as an official tourist path with signposts, so it's worth carrying a map or a GPX track — trail data for the area is available through hiking route databases that document paths in the region.

What will you see along the way?

The walk to Krmarovo Brdo is part of a longer loop that links several landscape points: the entrance to Pećina Jovac cave, the Krmarovo Brdo summit itself (297 m), a second rise called Crkvina (295 m, about 9.4 km into the route), and the neighbouring hamlet of Donje Gnojnice (310 m) on the way back. The full loop runs about 12.15 km with roughly 520 m of total elevation gain, which puts it in the medium-difficulty category. Completing the whole circuit typically takes just under 3 hours, though actual time depends on pace and how many stops are made. The terrain is dominated by deciduous forest, clearings, and unpaved rural tracks — a landscape typical of this border stretch of Kordun.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable hiking conditions, with moderate temperatures and forest paths that aren't baked by summer heat. In summer the route can get hot and less pleasant, since the open summit sections offer little shade. In winter, snow cover can make the terrain harder to navigate and orientation more demanding, so extra gear and a weather check beforehand are advisable.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Krmarovo Brdo? The summit reaches 297 metres above sea level, only a small drop from nearby Gnojnice village, which sits at 314 metres.

Is the trail difficult for beginners? The stretch up to Krmarovo Brdo itself is fairly easy, but the full 12.15 km loop with 520 m of elevation gain is rated medium difficulty, so a basic level of fitness helps.

Is there anything else worth seeing nearby? Yes — the route passes the entrance to Pećina Jovac cave 1.6 km from the start, and further along it reaches a second rise, Crkvina, at 295 metres.

Is the trail signposted? There's no extensive tourist signage along the route, so it's best to bring a map or a GPS track before setting out.