Gornje Sitno is the main starting point for ascents toward Mosor and the Umberto Girometta mountain hut. Veliki Kabal is the highest peak of Mosor; from there, broad views extend to both sides of the mountain range and to the peaks along its ridge.
Those considering Gornje Sitno as a place to stay may want to rent a vacation apartment.
Nature
The Mosor Observatory is located 3 km above Gornje Sitno at an altitude of 700 meters. Five telescopes are used there during the day and at night to observe the sky and the surrounding area.
Paths and Routes
The nearest road to the Umberto Girometta Hut is in Sitno Gornje; from there, it is a 45-minute walk to the hut.
The Umberto Girometta Hut is open on weekends and has 50 sleeping places. Sitno Gornje is also served by a bus from Split.
The ascent to the Mosor Observatory is 1.4 km long, has an average gradient of 15.5 percent, and reaches a maximum of 35 percent.
The longest climb on the route runs from Žrnovnica to Gornje Sitno. It is 9.7 km long, has a gradient of 5.1 percent, and climbs 524 meters in elevation.
Route 122 from Žrnovnica to Zvjezdano selo Mosor covers 23.6 km, climbs 805 meters in elevation, and takes 1:30 to 2:30 hours. It is designated for MTB, e-MTB, gravel, and trekking bikes.
Culture
The Chapel of Saint Roch stands in the center of Gornje Sitno. It was built in 1975 on the foundations of an older church, which probably dates from the 19th century.
The Church of Saint Luke stands in the forest at the foot of Makirina. Its elevation is 498 meters, according to a measurement taken before the First World War.
The old Croatian Chapel of Saints Cosmas and Damian is considered the oldest chapel in Sitno and lies on the slopes of Mosor at an altitude of 720 meters.
The historic Church of Saint Clement is located in Gornje Sitno below Mosor, is listed as a cultural monument, and has an oldest section dating from 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; it may be made there and referred to as “soparnik”.
