Perućica forest
With a guide only.
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Sutjeska National Park is the oldest national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, established in 1962 and covering about 17,500 hectares. It includes Maglić, the country's highest peak at over 2,386 m, and Perućica, one of the last two primeval forests in Europe, making it a major draw for nature lovers. The Perućica reserve was set up in 1952 for science and education and is one of five strict nature reserves in the country. The park is bordered by the Drina and by mountains including Zelengora and Volujak. Large stone memorials at Tjentište, at its northern edge, commemorate a battle of 1943, one of the main reasons for declaring the park. You enter Perućica forest only with a guide, to see huge old trees and the Skakavac waterfall dropping through the green. Lake Trnovačko lies in the mountains on the Montenegrin side of Maglić and is reached by long trails. The park also has high meadows, small lakes and gorges with towering rock. It is 110 km by road from Sarajevo and 61 km in a straight line, so it is best to stay overnight at Tjentište. Book the Perućica tour ahead through the park office, as some sources say it runs on set days. Bring warm clothes and walking shoes. Mountain roads are slow and may be restricted in parts of winter.
With a guide only.
The country's highest.
In the primeval forest.
Tjentište, near Foča, southeastern Bosnia
Yes for Perućica forest. The rule is strict, and tours are booked through the park office.
Staying overnight is better, as the road is long and slow at 110 km.