Rudnik-ascend to Ostrovica and Serbian Holywood

• Hiking
• One-day

Ostrovica- represents a sharp volcanic dome with steep sides and is always recognizable in the relief of Šumadija. The local population calls it Ostrvica and it is often better known by that name. It is 758 m high and its ascent is a challenge for mountaineers.

On Ostrovica there are also the remains of a former fortified town, which was first mentioned in history in the 14th century. The restoration of this fortification was carried out by Djurađ Branković. The locality is also called Jerina's town, because according to the legend, Jerina, the wife of Đurađ Branković, died right there. Jerina is popularly known as "cursed Jerina" because of the belief that she tortured the craftsmen during the reconstruction of the town on Ostrovica.

On this trip, we will go on a hiking tour from the village of Ljutovnica to Rudnički breg. We will visit the tourist attraction Serbian Hollywood, where we will walk along the "Wizard of Oz" path and enjoy the fantastic view of Ostrovica. After that, there is an adrenaline-pumping ascent to the top of the volcanic coupe of Ostrovica.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the ascent to Ostrovica: Deep hiking shoes with a Vibram sole, backpack, layered wardrobe, adapted to the weather conditions, we recommend hiking poles, bring enough water and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit).
• Information about a hiking trail:
  • Length: 13 km
  • Total ascend/descend: 550 m
  • Category: easy-moderate
  • Duration: about 6h-7h
• A minimum of 18 registrants is required for the realization of the tour ascent to Ostrovica.
• Price is for members of "Explore Serbia". You can find membership information here. For those who do not have a membership card, the price is 4000 dinars.
• Own transportation: for this tour own transport is not possible, because the starting and ending point of the hiking tour is not the same.
• In case of unfavorable weather conditions or an insufficient number of registered passengers, the deadline for notification of the postponement or cancellation of the tour by the organizer is 2 days before departure.
• Photos used in the gallery: Branka Vuković
  

  Trip cancellations by passengers: 

  • In case of cancellation of the trip by the passenger, 5 or more days before the tour date, the Agency retains the amount of 20% of the reservation costs.
  • In case the traveler cancels the trip less than 5 days before the trip, the agency reserves the right to the entire amount. In case of replacement by another passenger who is found either by the passenger himself or by the Agency, 90% of the paid amount is returned to the passenger.
  • In case of illness of the passenger and cancellation up to 3 days before the tour, the paid money can be returned or the amount can be transferred for another tour organized by the Agency, and the traveler is obliged to send medical documentation about the illness in writing. In case of illness of the traveler and cancellation less than 3 days before the tour, in addition to sending medical documentation about the illness, the traveler is obliged to compensate the Agency for the incurred costs (transportation and travel organization costs), and part of the money can be refunded.

The organizer of the tour is the travel agency Explore Balkans doo. With this program is valid Rulebook on conducting tours by Explore Balkans doo. According to Article 79 of the Law on Tourism, protection is not provided for one-day tours in terms of travel guarantees.