What to expect
Hiking lovers- don’t miss this chance! We invite you to join us on hiking trails around
Sarajevo. Here are the top three breathtaking hiking tours carefully chosen for all of you
who want to get away from the city and experience long walks that lead to astonishing
views, learn more about history, tradition, culture and overall enjoy time spent in nature.
- Skakavac waterfall tour
Skakavac waterfall is a wonderful spot for being entertained by sounds of nature, located
only 12 km away from Sarajevo. The tour starts from Čavljak, then follows Crepoljsko and
Bukovik. The Skakavac waterfall originates from the brook of the same name, which springs
below the Bukovik peak (1532 m), and flows into the Perački stream. It is a
geomorphological monument of nature, located on Ozren mountain.
Skakavac is the fifth highest waterfall in the Balkans and the highest waterfall in Bosnia and
Herzegovina at a height of 98m. The impressive natural phenomenon is different in every
season and provides an insight into vivid landscapes, mist, water and even gravestones
dating from medieval period.
The vegetation around the waterfall itself is rich in various endemic and relict plants. - Lukomir
A must-do hiking tour around Sarajevo is definitely the highest and most isolated village in
Bosnia- Lukomir. The long walks will take you to an exploration of the unique Bosnian
tradition, history, cuisine which will feel like a breath of fresh air -literally. The tour usually
starts on the Bjelašnica mountain, from medieval village Umoljani. The ancient necropolis at
Dolovi follows. During the tour, you will enjoy Studeni Potok stream, Peruće Waterfall , a
stunning view od Rakitnica Canyon. You will have a chance to try traditional food specialities
and a chance to buy local handcrafts as souvenirs.
Located approximately 35 miles (56km) from the capital Sarajevo, Lukomir is the last of the
semi-nomadic mountain villages left in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Virtually inaccessible by car
from the early winter to spring, Lukomir’s isolation has also protected it from the trying
winds of change and modernity. In Lukomir, life goes on
as it always has. There is a continuity between the past and the present, between the
natural surroundings and the inner sanctums of its safe-keepers. The tombstones of past
residents are intermingled with ancient stecci – 14th-century monuments with unique
carvings depicting various aspects of life in Medieval Bosnia.
- Trebević
Well-known as “lungs of Sarajevo,” mountain Trebević stands for the favorite mountain of
local people. The hiking tour starts from the bob sleigh track and leads to a stunning city
panorama. Reaching the peak of Trebević mountain is usually not that long- around 6 km,
thus it is convenient for everybody. Trebević is one of the four Olympic mountains
surrounding Sarajevo in which 14th Olympic Games took place in 1984. The mountain is rich
with coniferous forest making it ideal for walking. Trebevic’s highest peak is „Sofe”, 1. 629
meters, with a beautiful view of the city of Sarajevo and Sarajevo field. Local people went on
trips there by cable car that used to run from Bistrik to the beginning of the Olympic bobsled
track. The cable car has been in function again since 2018. Today, the easiest way to get to
Trebević is on foot, by cable car or a 20-minute taxi / car ride to Jahorina via Vratsa and Brus.
With ample parking space, landscaped picnic area and several restaurants, Brus is an ideal
starting and ending point on the Trebević exploration route, with numerous activities
available. The Bruce Sports and Recreation Center has children’s playgrounds, lakeside balls,
paintball, basketball, volleyball and five-a-side football courts. Here you can rent mountain
bikes and quads, and there is a rich gastronomic offer, as well as a small zoo and barbecue
areas.
From here you can embark on a 500-meter, two-hour climb to the top of Trebević (1,629 m)
along a well-marked trail through spruce and pine forests and along the way enjoy the view.
At the top you will be greeted by a beautiful view of Sarajevo, smaller towns and villages
nearby and enchanting mountain ranges. Explore this beautiful area, which is both close
enough and far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Sarajevo.
There is also Sunnyland, an amusement park for children and adults, whose main attraction
is the adrenaline alpine coaster set on a slope facing Sarajevo.
On Trebević there is also a protected rock for climbing, Via ferrata Bijela stijena, which is a
hallenge for alpinists and which also offers a beautiful view of Sarajevo.
Trebević is home to several hundred species of plants, many of which are endemic, and
home to many animal species, and here you can enjoy the gastronomic offer of restaurants
and hotels.