Borski Stol and Veliki Krs mountaineering

1 day

Duration

12+

Years

moderate

Veliki Krš and Borski Stol belong to the Carpathian-Balkan mountains. They are located in Eastern Serbia near Bor in the Timok region. Extremely attractive limestone mountains attract a large number of hikers and excursionists.

DEPARTURE LOCATION	Novi Sad, by agreement The parking lot at the municipality New Belgrade
DEPARTURE TIME	4.30 h Novi Sad 6 h Belgrade
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE	Transportation from Belgrade Mountaineering tour on Borski Stol and Veliki Krs with a licensed mountain guide Tour coordinator
NOT INCLUDED	Food Transportation from Novi Sad (additional 1000 dinars)

Additional notes:

Equipment: For the ascend to Borski Stol and Veliki Krs are mandatory deep hiking boots, backpack, layered wardrobe, we recommend hiking poles, bring enough water and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit).
Information about a hiking trail:
- Length: 13 km
- Total ascend/descend: 950 m
- Category: moderate
- Duration: around 7-8 hours with breaks
The tour is organized for at least 19 registered passengers.
In organized transportation, it is mandatory to wear protective masks.
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 3400 dinars.
Transportation from Novi Sad: surcharge is 1000 dinars.
Own transportation: in case you come by your own transport, the price of the tour is 1400 dinars (with Explore Serbia membership cards) or 2000 dinars (for those who do not have a membership card).
In case of 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.

The hiking trail starts from the Cepe pass. We go to the top of Veliki Krš on a steep forest path, where after 2 hours we go out on the ridge. The ridge trail is extremely attractive with beautiful views of the mountain Stol, Deli Jovan, Homolje Mountains, Miroč.
At the top of Veliki krš, which at 1148 m is a 20-minute break for a refreshment and enjoying the views.
Return the same way back.
Information about the hiking trail: total length 7 km with about 500 m ascent/descent

After the descent, a short rest on the Cepe pass, after which the ascent to Borski Stol at 1155 m begins.
The trail leads first to the mountain lodge "Stol", near which there is a small lake at the foot of the mountain Stol. A short break for taking photos.
Continuation of hiking to the top in about 45 minutes, with 250 m ascent of the forest path.
Break at the top, return the same path back to the mountain lodge, where we will take a break for refreshment.
Information about the hiking trail: total length 6 km with about 400 m ascent/descent