Gučevo hiking and Banja Koviljača

• Hiking
• One-day
• Western Serbia
• Winter 2025

Gučevo is a mountain in western Serbia, located above the Drina river valley and Banja Koviljača. It is known for its historical significance from the First World War, as it was the scene of one of the most difficult battles in the Balkans - the battle on the Drina. At the top of the mountain, there is a memorial ossuary dedicated to the fallen Serbian and Austro-Hungarian soldiers in World War I. Gučevo is an ideal place for hiking and relaxing in nature, with well-marked trails, dense forests, and viewpoints that offer spectacular views of the surroundings. It belongs to the lower Valjevo-Podrinje mountains, the highest peak is Crni Vrh at 779 m above sea level.

Koviljača Spa, often called the "Royal Spa," is one of the oldest and most beautiful spas in Serbia. It is located at the foot of Gučevo mountain, surrounded by greenery and a beautiful spa park. It is known for its healing mineral waters and mud, which are used in the treatment of various diseases. Today, Banja Koviljača offers modern wellness centers, thermal pools, and various facilities for rest. Its architecture and natural beauty make it a favorite destination for tourists.

On this one-day tour, we will go on a hiking trail to the highest peak, Crni Vrh, along a ridge path through beautiful forest landscapes, while at the viewpoints we will enjoy open views of the Drina, the surrounding hills, and villages. After the hike, relax and unwind in the thermal pools in Banja Koviljača.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the Gučevo hiking tour: Deep hiking shoes, backpacks, layered clothing adapted to weather conditions, poles, and enough water and food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit) are recommended. In winter conditions, when there is snow or mud on the trail, we recommend gaiters and spare clothing (sneakers, socks, t-shirt). For those who go swimming in the thermal pools, a bathing suit, towel, and slippers are necessary.
• Information about a hiking trail:
  • Length: 15 km
  • Total ascend: about 700 m
  • Category: easy-moderate, hiking forest trails
  • Duration: about 7 hours with breaks
• A minimum of 18 registrants is required for the realization of theGučevo hiking tour.
• Own transportation: If you come with your own transport, the tour price is 2700 dinars.
• Transportation from Novi Sad: the surcharge is 1200 dinars. Another option is to take the train to the Tošin Bunar railway station in New Belgrade, where you can wait for our transport. You can see the timetable 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 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.
• Photos used in the gallery for the tour Gučevo hiking: Vanilica Gučevo 011, Rasevic Monument on Gučevo hill, Mladen Sekulić Kur salon, Banja Koviljača, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Di Aleksandar Cocek – Flickr: Morning mist, CC BY-SA 2.0

• 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 are valid General conditions of travel organizer and 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.