Multi-day
Zelengora Lakes & Trnovačko Lake
Three days combining Zelengora alpine lakes, Trnovačko Lake and Bosnian hospitality — the moderate introduction to Sutjeska NP.
Not for the faint-hearted
Four days at the edge of what's possible
This is the hardest thing we offer. Four days that take you across Bosnia's two highest peaks and into one of the most strictly protected wilderness areas in Europe — one after another, without rest days. It is physically and mentally demanding. It requires prior mountaineering experience and genuine preparation. If that's you, read on.
Day one starts from the Papin Do mountain hut — a three-hour ascent through high meadows and pastures to the summit of Velika Vlasulja on Volujak (2,336 m), Bosnia's second-highest peak. You end the night at a camp on the shores of Trnovačko Lake under the stars. Day two climbs Maglić (2,386 m), Bosnia's roof. You descend to spend the night in traditional stone katuns on the Prijevor plateau. Day three descends into Perućica — the oldest and most pristine primeval forest in Europe — guided by national park rangers. Day four: breakfast and departure.
Maximum 8 participants. A safety assessment is conducted on arrival. Guides Hamza, Milan and Dejan know every ridge, trail and weather window on these mountains.
Trip at a glance
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Duration4 days / 3 nights
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Group size4–8 people
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Fitness levelExtreme — prior experience required
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Age range20–55 years
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Meeting pointGreen Villas, Tjentište by 09:00 Day 1
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SeasonMay – October (best conditions)
Tour highlights
What you'll earn on this one
Volujak Summit – 2,336 m
Day one delivers Bosnia's second-highest peak via Velika Vlasulja. A three-hour ascent from Papin Do through high meadows and exposed ridgeline walking.
Maglić Summit – 2,386 m
Day two: stand on the highest point in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A 3–4 hour ascent with views stretching across the Montenegro border — as far as the eye can reach.
Night at Trnovačko Lake
After Volujak, descend to camp at the shore of Trnovačko Lake at 1,517 m — stars overhead, silence all around and Maglić's profile rising above the water.
Perućica Jungle & Skakavac Waterfall
Day three descends into Europe's largest and most pristine primeval forest — towering trees over 50 m high, untouched cycles of life, and the 81 m Skakavac waterfall at the end.
Inclusions
What's included
Included
- Accommodation at Green Villas Tjentište (nights 1 and 3)
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags) for lake and katun nights
- All meals throughout the arrangement
- Licensed mountain and national park guides
- Transport and national park entrance fees
- Completion certificate and commemorative t-shirt
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal mountaineering gear and clothing
- Beverages and souvenirs
4 days · 3 nights
The story of your trip, one day at a time
Four consecutive days of climbing, camping and wilderness. The pace is hard but the rewards are unlike anything else in Bosnia.
The longest and most demanding day — a full summit ascent followed by a descent to one of Bosnia's most beautiful lakes. This is where you find out what you're made of.
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09:00
Arrival at Green Villas — kit check and briefingMeet the guide team. Kit is assessed, the day is mapped out, health disclosures are reviewed. Be on time.
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10:00
Transfer to Papin Do mountain hutVehicle transfer to the Papin Do hut — the trailhead for the Volujak ascent.
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10:30
Ascent beginsThe route crosses high meadows and open pastures with widening views as you climb. The terrain is demanding but well-defined.
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13:30
Summit — Velika Vlasulja / Volujak, 2,336 mBosnia's second-highest peak. Take in the panorama — a moment earned, not given.
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15:00
Descent to Trnovačko LakeCareful descent toward the shoreline of Trnovačko Lake at 1,517 m — your camp for the night.
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18:00
Camp dinner at the lakeDinner cooked at the lakeside camp. Maglić's ridgeline rises directly above the water.
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Night
Overnight at Trnovačko LakeSleep under a sky unpolluted by light. The silence here is total. Tomorrow is Maglić.
The top of Bosnia awaits. A 3–4 hour ascent from camp to Maglić's summit — the highest point in the country — then onward to sleep in centuries-old mountain katuns.
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07:00
Camp breakfastBreakfast at the lakeside camp. Pack camp before departure.
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08:00
Ascent to Maglić beginsThe route from Trnovačko rises steeply toward the summit — exposed sections require care and sure footing.
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11:30
Summit — Maglić, 2,386 mBosnia's highest point. The view reaches Montenegro and beyond. Your guide knows every peak on the horizon.
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13:00
Descent to Prijevor plateauA sustained descent across open ridgeline toward the Prijevor area. Packed lunch en route.
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15:00
Trek to mountain katunsFinal stretch to the traditional stone shepherd shelters — centuries-old mountain structures used seasonally by local herders.
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19:00
Dinner and campfire at the katunsA real fire, mountain-cooked food and the kind of conversation that only happens at altitude after a hard day.
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Night
Overnight in katuns below MaglićStone walls, wool blankets and a view of the ridge at dawn.
After two days above the treeline, you descend into Europe's oldest forest. Trees over 50 m tall, eagles overhead, bears in the distance. Your national park guide knows where to look.
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08:00
Breakfast at the katunsFinal mountain breakfast. Pack everything for the descent to Tjentište.
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09:00
Transfer to Perućica forest entranceVehicle from the plateau to the forest entry point. A national park ranger joins the group here — this is strictly protected territory.
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09:30
Begin forest explorationFive hours in a forest that has never been logged. Ancient oaks and beeches forming a canopy so dense the light filters green. Muddy paths, rich silence and the sounds of wildlife.
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12:00
Skakavac Waterfall — 81 mThe trail opens to a dramatic viewpoint above the waterfall. One of the tallest in the Balkans, dropping 81 m into the canyon below.
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14:30
Return to TjentišteExit the forest and transfer back to Green Villas.
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19:00
Dinner at Green VillasFinal dinner of the arrangement. Completion certificates and commemorative t-shirts are presented this evening.
Breakfast is served from 07:00. Depart at your own pace. An optional additional night at Green Villas is available at a 30% discount for those who want to rest before the journey home.
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07:00
Breakfast availableFinal breakfast at Green Villas. Depart at your convenience.
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On request
Airport or city transferTransfers to Sarajevo, Mostar or Dubrovnik can be arranged in advance. Contact us at booking.
From our travellers
Take it from them
I've climbed in the Alps and the Tatras and I can tell you Maglić is a different kind of experience — not because of the altitude but because of what surrounds it. Trnovačko Lake from above, the primeval forest below. Hamza was exceptional as a guide. This tour is the real thing.
Genuinely one of the hardest things I've ever done and one of the best. Night one at Trnovačko Lake with the stars and the summit above you is something you don't forget. The certificate at the end is earned, not handed out.
Two brothers, both experienced trekkers. Day two (Maglić) pushed us to our limits and the weather closed in on the descent — the guides handled it calmly and safely. The forest on Day three was a complete contrast — ancient, beautiful, humbling. Great team.
Dejan knew every route variation on both mountains and adjusted on Day 2 due to a weather window. We still made the summit. The Perućica forest on Day 3 was almost a shock after the open ridgelines — dark, vast, alive. An unforgettable four days.
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