Gvozdac Rocks

• Hiking
• One-day
• Autumn 2024
• Via Dinarica
• Western Serbia

Gvozdac Rock is a karst mountain in western Serbia that belongs to the Dinaric range, that is, the Povlen-Maljen mountain massif. This striking mountain area offers breathtaking views and a diverse landscape that attracts nature lovers and hikers alike. The river Dubrašnica springs at the foot of the mountain. The Gvozdac Rocks are named after the village of Gvozdac on the Drina highway. The word "gvozdac" is a derivative of the Old Slavic word gvozd, which means a dense thicket or thicket of leafy wood, mostly oak.

The view from the mountain extends to Bosnia and the Veliki Stolac peak in the Zvijezda massif, as well as the Tara massif with the highest peak, Zborište.

On this hiking tour, we will go to the top of Sokolina at 1225 m. The trail belongs to the moderate-easy category, we will enjoy beautiful landscapes and clean air.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the Gvozdac Rocks tour: 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: 15 km
  • Total ascend/descend: about 670 m
  • Category: easy-moderate, hiking through meadows, forest roads, and partly rocky sections
  • Duration: about 6-7 hours with breaks
• A minimum of 18 registrants is required for the Gvozdac Rocks tour.
• 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 4900 dinars.
• Own transportation: in case you come with your transport, the price of the tour is 2,700 dinars (with Explore Serbia membership cards) or 3,700 dinars (for those who do not have a membership card).
• Transportation from Novi Sad: the surcharge is 1200 dinars.
• 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 the postponement or cancellation of the tour by the organizers 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.

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.