Sutjeska National Park Hike from Sarajevo
Description
If you wish to see and explore the breathtaking Trnovačko lake, famous for its recognizable heart shape, then this tour is for you! After a 2 and a half hour drive from our meeting place, we will reach the starting point of our hike. From there, we will hike for 5 kilometers until we reach Trnovačko lake. This lake is often regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain lakes and world famous as the “heart-shaped lake”. There, we will have our picnic lunch. For those who are interested, you can also go for a swim in the lake. After that, we will head back to our starting point and head back to Sarajevo. Throughout the hike we will have a chance to see highest peak of Bosnia and Herzegovina Maglic.
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Itinerary
We will meet up at our office which is situated on left side of Miljacka river bank. Address is Obala Isa bega-Ishakovića 3
We'll spend around 3 hours exploring Sutjeska National Park, starting our hike from Prijevor plateau, which offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks. From there, we'll hike down towards the beautiful Trnovačko Lake, a heart-shaped glacial lake nestled between high mountain ridges. The trail is scenic and not too difficult, with plenty of spots to stop, take photos, and enjoy the untouched nature. After a break by the lake, we’ll head back the same way.
The hike starts from Prijevor viewpoint, with a stunning view of Maglić, the highest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina. From there, we continue down the trail to Trnovačko Lake, a beautiful heart-shaped lake surrounded by towering mountains. The route offers incredible nature and perfect spots for photos and a short break by the water.
We’ll spend about an hour at Trnovačko Lake, where we’ll have a picnic lunch by the water. For those feeling brave, there’s a chance to take a refreshing swim in the cold, clear mountain lake.
After the hike, we’ll visit the Tjentište Memorial (Spomenik), a powerful monument dedicated to the fallen Partisan fighters of the Battle of Sutjeska in 1943. The monument, shaped like two massive concrete wings, stands in a peaceful valley surrounded by mountains. It’s a striking example of Yugoslav-era architecture and a place to reflect on the region’s history and courage of those who fought there.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up the guests from all accommodation types in Sarajevo.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
Really enjoyed today, my guide was great, he was very chatty, very knowledgeable about the area and as I was solo I felt like I was with friend.
Ok so I signed up for several different hiking tours in the mountains of eastern Bosnia but kept getting rejected because I was the only person who had signed up. This was the first hike that accepted me which was much appreciated. So if you are in the same boat I would highly recommend this one. It was just me and the guide, Said. Very cool nice guy. He knows much about Bosnian and Balkan history as a whole. Great talking to him, especially considering it was a couple hours drive to get to the hike itself. But I think the drive was cool itself. I got to see a lot of the countryside and rural parts of Republika Srpska. The hike was breathtaking. Stunning views from way up high. Be prepared for your calves to absolutely burn. There are some very long uphill climbs and long descents. Nothing crazy, no crawling. But long stretches of going up. There was also a lake that I could have swam in but since it was glacial and therefore stagnant, I chose not to. You get to cross into Montenegro which is cool if you also want to add more countries to your list. So in short, the hike was incredible and not crazy difficult, Said was a great guide (we also bonded over our love of cars), and it is great if you’re alone because you are pretty much guaranteed a spot.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy that you enjoyed the hike and that Said made it even more memorable. The beautiful countryside and the hike itself sound amazing. It’s great to hear that you had a good time, and we appreciate your recommendation for solo travelers. We hope to see you again on another adventure!
Highly recommend, Said was a great guide, absolutely beautiful hike! We will definitely do more tours with TORUS
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re so happy you enjoyed the hike with Said. We’d love to have you join us for more tours in the future. Thanks again for recommending us!
If you are looking for an activity in Bosnia, look no further than Torus Tours. We did a hike in Sutjeska National Park to Trnovacko Lake, and Tours Tours more than delivered. From the conversation on WhatsUp with Kamer (CEO), who made it easy and simple to book it, to private pickup in a large jeep-type vehicle, to amazing ride to the National Park, to the hike and lunch - everything was perfect. Kamer was immediately responsive to all our messages, and organized the tour in simple and easy steps. Our guide Jasmin picked us up in arranged time and location and provided superb ride to the start of the hike (there is 18km/11miles of a rough unpaved road that it takes an expert driver like Jasmin to complete). The hike is medium difficulty, nothing expert level or requiring any special skill, but it does help if a person is in decent shape (there are some steep parts to walk uphill and downhill). The nature is gorgeous, and - unlike most other European locations - it is not crowded! You get to enjoy the nature to yourself! And it is an untouched nature, with dense forests, high peaks, beautiful meadows, wild flowers, wild fruits (we did munch on wild raspberries, wild strawberries, and wild blueberries - having an experienced guide such as Jasmin helped find those!), and of course, the Trnovacko lake itself. It is a full day activity, but you will end the day refreshed, recharged, reenergized, and fun of life! Thank you, Kamer and Jasmin, for a great experience! TravelDad.World will bring our customers for these tours!
Thank you for this amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience in Sutjeska National Park exceeded expectations. Kamer and Jasmin will be delighted to know their efforts made the day so memorable. We’re especially happy you enjoyed the stunning nature and peaceful atmosphere of the park. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to host you and your customers in the future!
The hike was stunning with great views of both Maglić and the surrounding area, crossing into Montenegro to see Trnovačko Lake. My guides Timur and Sara were excellent, both extremely accomodating and informative on the hike and the drive from and back to my hostel. Highly recommend, a great way to have a different experience of BiH.
Thank you for booking Sutjeska National Park Hike with us, looking forward to new hiking adventures in the future.
We started this hike in the fog which was a unique experience and meant that we were constantly surprised by the awesome views as we hiked back out of the valley after the fog had lifted. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and motivating. Definitely do this hike!
Thank you for booking with us Deborah.
Sutjeska is a stunning hike with views of Maglić - highest peak in Bosnia. I loved the hike into Montenegro and brought my passport for a trail country crossing to Trnovačko Lake the heart shaped lake. Kamer is super cool and adventurous guide who is highly reliable, safety orientated (drive and hike) and a great communicator (returns messages quickly; fluent English). My pictures are a big hit on facebook and i have warm and happy memories of the kind people and natural wonders of this region.
Thank you very much Garrett for writing me a review! It was amazing day with best jokes ever :') I hope to hike with you again!
Kamer is an excellent guide. He speaks perfect English, he was very accommodating to our needs and he answered all the questions we had. He picked us on time at our hotel and gave us all the information we needed for the hike. The tour itself was fantastic. The national park is beautiful and there is very few people around so we had a great time there. I totally recommend it!
If you are happy, I am happy too! Thank you for choosing me. Looking forward to see you again!
