Sutjeska National Park

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Sutjeska river in Sutjeska National Park

Sutjeska is Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest national park. It is famous for the Partisan victory over the Germans in World War II and there are large stone monuments commemorating the event. The park itself is 175 square kilometres of magnificent and untouched wilderness.

It hosts one of the last two remaining primeval forests in Europe, called Perućica. Beech trees tower over 60 metres high and endemic black pines stem from the rocky faces that protect the ancient forest. Skakavac waterfall can be seen from the look-out point – this seventy five meter plus waterfall is dwarfed by the massive blanket of green trees that cover the valley. The Sutjeska river has carved a stunning valley through the middle of the park and divides Zelengora Mountain 2.014 m) from Maglić (2.386 m), Volujak (2337 m) and Bioč (2388 m) Mountains.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's highest peak, Maglić at over 2.386 m, is located in the park, directly on the border with Montenegro. It presents a challenging climb for even experienced hikers. Zelengora Mountain is great for hiking and walking and there are several newly renovated mountain huts on the mountain. Bear and wolf sightings are common.