Beljanica and the monument of nature Lisine - the first days of spring

• Hiking
• Eastern Serbia
• One-day
• Mountaineering
• Spring 2025

Beljanica Mountain is located in the limestone terrains of Eastern Serbia, between the Mlava basin and the Žagubička valley in the north and the Resava river basin in the south. This mountain is rich in water, especially underground streams, which are characteristic of the karst terrain. An interesting phenomenon is submerged rivers, which disappear ("sink") below the earth's surface, and then appear elsewhere. The canyons of the rivers Resava and Kločanica complement the beauty of Beljanica. The mountain's highest peak (1339 m) is rocky, and it is assumed that due to its whiteness, the mountain was named Beljanica. The slopes are covered with beech and oak forests, and the biggest attraction is the Veliki Buk waterfall.

There are also caves of exceptional beauty in Beljanica. The most famous is the Resava Cave, and the lesser known, but rich in all types of cave jewelry are the Pioneer Cave, the Vlaška Cave, the Scout Cave, and the Great Atula. The deepest pit in Serbia is located in Beljanica, Ivkov Ponor Cave.

As part of our hiking adventure, we will climb to the highest peak of Beljanica, where we will enjoy the view of the whole of Serbia. The path leads through a beautiful landscape, where meadows alternate with forest, along viewpoints, the most beautiful of which is the one with a view of the Resava river canyon.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the tour Beljanica: Deep hiking shoes with a Vibram sole, hiking poles, backpack, layered clothes, adapted to the weather conditions, bring enough water and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit).
• Information about a hiking trail:
  • Length: 20 km
  • Total ascend/descend: about 1100 m
  • Category: moderate to challenging, hiking on forest, meadow and dirt roads, at the top of rocky sections
  • Duration: around 8 hours with breaks
• This hiking tour is not recommended for people with poor physical condition and / or health problems; the guide reserves the right not to take a person with inadequate equipment for hiking; prohibited consumption of alcoholic beverages before and during hiking; in case of bad weather and other objective circumstances, hiking tou can be postponed.
• For the realization of the tour, a minimum of 18 registered passengers is required.
• Own transportation: If you come with your own transport, the tour price is 3000 dinars.
• Transportation from Novi Sad: doplata iznosi 1200 dinara. Druga opcija je doći vozom do železničke stanice na Novom Beogradu, gde možete čekati naš prevoz. Red vožnje možete videti here.
• Accident insurance: in order for this type of insurance to be active, you need to send us your personal number (JMBG) when registering.
• In case of an insufficient number of registered passengers or unfavorable weather conditions, the deadline for notification of postponement or cancellation of the tour is 2 days before departure.

• 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.

Nearby attractions

Veliki Buk Waterfall – located on the river Vrelo, a right tributary of the Resava, at about 380 m above sea level. It was created by the accumulation of tufa, so it is classified as an accumulation type of waterfall. At the foot of the waterfall is a lake surrounded by tufa blocks. Veliki Buk has long been considered the highest waterfall in Serbia, 25 m high. The source of the river Vrelo is called Veliko Vrelo and together with the waterfall, it is protected as a natural monument of Lisine.

Resava Cave – is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Serbia. It was created by the work of the former water stream that existed in Divljakovačka cove before the subsidence of its bottom, this stream sank at the place of today's entrance to the cave. The total length of the cave with all channels, including impassable ones, is 2,800 m, and the length of the examined channels is about 400 m. It is rich in jewelry, from ornate forms to massive pillars. Some parts of the cave, with groups of stalagmites and stalactites, were named "Košnice", "Grandpa and grandma", "Tarana Family".

Manasija Monastery - is the endowment of the despot Stefan Lazarević, the construction began in 1407 and was finally completed in 1418. The monastery church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The monastery is recognizable by the walls that surround it, on which there are 11 towers, the most famous of which is the Despot's Tower. The distance between the towers is larger on the east, and smaller on the west side due to easier defense against the enemy. The tower that stands out in its size from the others is the Donjon Tower. Manasija's frescoes are among the greatest achievements of Serbian medieval painting. The most beautiful is the founder's composition on the west wall, on which despot Stefan holds a charter in one hand, and a model of a monastery in the other.

Vinatovača rainforest - Beljanica is special also because it has the only rainforest in Serbia - Vinatovača. Beech trees have been growing here for more than 350 years, with lush green canopies and reaching a height of up to 45 m. This oasis of peace and untouched nature has been declared a protected reserve.

The organizer of the tour is the travel agency Explore Balkans doo. With this program are valid General conditions of travel organizer and Rulebook on conducting tours by Explore Balkans doo.