Sutjeska National Park & Maglić Summit
Conquer Bosnia’s highest peak (2,386m) and swim in the emerald heart-shaped Trnovačko Lake.
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Difficulty
Hard
Total ascent
+2,400 m total
Distance
34 km
Group size
Max 8 hikers
An exhilarating alpine expedition through Europe’s last primeval rainforest (Perućica) to the highest summit in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Maglić, 2,386m), culminating at the iconic heart-shaped Trnovačko Lake nestled between vertical limestone walls.
Trip highlights
- Stand on top of Bosnia’s highest peak — Maglić (2,386m)
- Overlook the 20,000-year-old Perućica primeval rainforest and Skakavac waterfall (75m)
- Camp or cabin stay beside the legendary heart-shaped Trnovačko Lake
- Fireside stargazing under zero-light-pollution alpine skies
Day by day
- Day 1
Perućica Primeval Forest & Prijevor Plateau
Journey deep into Sutjeska National Park, visit the Skakavac waterfall lookout over the prehistoric forest, and ascend to Prijevor mountain plateau (1,668m).
8 km • +650m / -200m
- Day 2
Maglić Summit (2,386m) Via Ferrata Scramble
Exciting hands-on scramble up the Bosnian route to the Maglić summit, followed by ridge descent to the emerald Trnovačko Lake.
14 km • +1,200m / -1,100m
- Day 3
Trnovačko Glacial Circuit & Tjentište Memorial
Morning swim in the crystal lake, scenic descent back via Suha canyon, and visit to the iconic WWII Sutjeska Valley of Heroes monument.
12 km • +350m / -900m
What's included
- Lead Guide Evelin Balta & assistant safety guide
- 2 nights mountain shelter / tent camp setup
- All organic Balkan meals & high-energy trail packs
- Sutjeska National Park permits & 4x4 mountain logistics
What to bring
- Sturdy mountain boots with stiff soles
- Climbing helmet (provided or bring personal)
- Warm thermal sleep layer for chilly mountain nights