Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina

Places to visit near Gacko

Gacko is a town in Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina, home to about 3,417 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches and 17 caves. The must-see places are Old Ključ Fort and the Ključ Mosque (11 km), Ključ Fortress (11 km) and Vilina Pećina (11 km).

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Gacko, Bosnia Herzegovina
Gacko, Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gacko at a glance

Location
Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina
Population
about 3,417
Coordinates
43.1672° N, 18.5353° E
Places within 50 km
44 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Gacko

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gacko: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Gacko, by type

Forts & heritage near Gacko

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gacko. The closest is Fazlagić Tower (1 km); the best-known is Old Ključ Fort and the Ključ Mosque (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gacko

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gacko. The closest is Živanj (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Živanj · viewpoint · Republika Srpska · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Volujak · viewpoint · Plužine Municipality · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Veliki Maglić · viewpoint · Plužine Municipality · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Maglić · viewpoint · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bioč · viewpoint · Plužine Municipality · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Lebršnik · viewpoint · Republika Srpska · ~13 km

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Churches near Gacko

41 churches within 100 km of Gacko. The closest is Church of St. Nicholas in Srđevići (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Gacko

25 caves within 100 km of Gacko. The closest is Skakavac (6 km); the best-known is Vilina Pećina (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gacko

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gacko. The closest is Čelebić Mosque (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Gacko

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gacko. The closest is Plaža Astarea (83 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Gacko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gacko
  2. 11 km Vilina Pećina · cave, Republika Srpska
  3. 1 km Ključ Fortress · heritage site, Republika Srpska
  4. 1 km Old Ključ Fort and the Ključ Mosque · fort, Republika Srpska
  5. 30 km Volujak · viewpoint, Plužine Municipality
  6. 17 km Živanj · viewpoint, Republika Srpska
  7. 12 km Back to Gacko

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From travellers near Gacko

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How to reach Gacko

    All places near Gacko by distance

    Within 15 km of Gacko

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gacko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage552Fazlagić Tower (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1341Živanj (12 km)
    Churches541Church of St. Nicholas in Srđevići (5 km)
    Caves1725Skakavac (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs124Čelebić Mosque (45 km)
    Beaches & coast021Plaža Astarea (83 km)
    Museums09Old Bridge Museum (77 km)
    Other attractions28Pivsko Oko (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Buna Wellspring, Protected Spring Zone (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Klinje (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Our Lady of the Rocks (96 km)
    Parks03Trg Oslobođenja - Alija Izetbegović (97 km)
    Buddhist sites02Žitomislić Monastery (75 km)

    Gacko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gacko?

    Old Ključ Fort and the Ključ Mosque (fort, about 11 km), Ključ Fortress (heritage site, about 11 km), Vilina Pećina (cave, about 11 km), Živanj (viewpoint, about 12 km), Volujak (viewpoint, about 20 km), Fazlagić Tower (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gacko?

    44 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 17 caves, 1 dargah.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gacko?

    Fazlagić Tower, about 1 km by road; Srpska Srednjevekovna Crkva U Cernci (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gacko?

    Živanj, about 12 km by road; Lebršnik (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gacko?

    Church of St. Nicholas in Srđevići, about 5 km by road; Church of St Nikola (Dobrelja) (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gacko?

    Start in Gacko, visit Vilina Pećina, then Ključ Fortress, then Old Ključ Fort and the Ključ Mosque, then Volujak, then Živanj, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gacko?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Gacko

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gacko’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gacko on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.