Homolje Mountains - Veliki and Mali Vukan

• Hiking
• Eastern Serbia
• One-day
• Autumn 2024
• Mountaineering

The Homolje mountains belong to the Carpathian-Balkan group of mountains. They are located in Eastern Serbia with a west-east direction, between the Zviška basin in the north and the Žagubička basin in the south, as well as between the Mlava basin in the west and the source parts of Gornji Pek in the east. They are built mainly of slate and limestone, which gives them a unique appearance and character. The average height is about 900 meters, and the highest peak is Oman at 962 m. The mountains are rich in dense oak and beech forest and many river sources, which descend from the slopes.

The entire area of Homolje is a real ecological oasis with numerous watermills, interesting caves, legends, myths, and customs.

We will take you on one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Homolje mountains, to the top of Veliki Vukan at 811 m, then to the top of Mali Vukan at 752 m. After the hiking tour, relax by the river Mlava.

Additional notes:

• Equipment for the Homolje Mountains - Veliki and Mali Vukan 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: 12 km
  • Total ascend/descend: about 750 m
  • Category: moderate
  • Duration: about 6 to 7 hours with breaks
• A minimum of 18 applicants is required for the realization of the Homolje Mountains Tour - Veliki and Mali Vukan.
• 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 4800 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. Another option is to take the train to the Novi Beograd railway station, 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 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.

Attractions

Homolje Mountains

The Homolje mountains belong to the Carpathian-Balkan group of mountains. They are built mostly of slate and limestone. They are located between the Zviška valley in the north and the Žagubica valley in the south, as well as between the Mlavska valley in the west and the source parts of Gornji Pek in the east. The average height is about 900 meters, and the highest peak is Oman at 962 meters. The mountains are rich in dense forest and many river springs. The lower parts of the Homolje mountains are overgrown with oak forests, in the middle parts there are oak and beech forests, while in the highest parts there are pastures and meadows, and on them katuns and bacije, ancient cattle-breeding habitats, where flocks of sheep graze, from whose milk it is made Homolje cheese.

In the administrative sense, Homolje almost completely belongs to the municipality of Zagubica, which borders the municipalities of Petrovac, Despotovac, Bor, Majdanpek and Kucevo.

Gronjak Monastery

The monastery, built in the 14th century, lies on a smaller, extended Mlava plateau in the Gornjačka gorge. It rests against the stone cliffs of Ježevac, under which the swift and clear Mlava flows. The monastery is an endowment of Prince Lazar. According to historical sources, life was uninterrupted in the monastery. The medieval buildings, the main monastery church dedicated to the Introduction, and the hermitage in the cave, dedicated to St. Nicholas, have been preserved.

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.