Jastrebac is a wonderful mountain that will overshadow you with its beauty at any time of the year. It is the most forested mountain in Serbia. It is rich in beech and coniferous forests, and is known for its unique habitat of white birches.
It is located near Kruševac. It belongs to the Rhodope Mountains, it is geologically rich in various rocks and minerals, built mostly from Paleozoic slates and igneous rocks. The mountain existed back in the Tertiary and rose from the Tertiary sea as a large island. Its highest peaks, Velika Djulica (1491 m) and Pogled (1481 m) represent the natural border between Toplica and Pomoravlje.
On this mountaineering tour, we will go to the top of Pogled, where you will enjoy the clean air and the rich mixed forest, with beech, oak, and conifer trees. If there is snow on the trail, it will be a special attraction. After hiking, relax in Ribarska Spa and, if desired, bathe in healing thermal water.
DEPARTURE LOCATION | Belgrade, the parking lot at the municipality of New Belgrade |
DEPARTURE TIME | 5.00 h Beograd |
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE | Transportation from Belgrade
Mountaineering tour at Jastrebac Group coordinator and tour organization Accident insurance |
NOT INCLUDED | Lunch
Entrance fee for the thermal pools in Ribarska Spa (1000 dinars – open and closed pool) Other individual costs |
Additional notes:
- Equipment for Jastrebac - Pogled peak tour: Deep hiking boots, backpack, layered clothing, adapted to weather conditions (for winter conditions - hat, gaiters, gloves), we recommend poles, bring enough water (1.5-2 l), and some food (snacks, sandwiches, fruit).
- Equipment for Ribarska Spa: those who want to swim in the thermal pools should bring a bathing suit, slippers, and a towel. It is possible to pay extra for a towel and bathrobe on-site. The surcharge for using the sauna is 1,500 dinars.
- Information about a hiking trail:
- Length: 18 km
- Total ascent and descent: about 1000 m
- Altitude difference: 941 m
- Category: moderate
- Duration: about 8 to 9 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 persons with inadequate equipment on the hike. If someone does not want to hike, they can spend the day in Ribarska Spa on independent short walks and using the services of the wellness center.
- A minimum of 18 registrants is necessary to realize the Jastrebac - Pogled peak tour.
- Own transportation: in case you come with your transport, the price of the tour is 3300 dinars.
- 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 an insufficient number of registered passengers or unfavorable weather conditions, the deadline for notification of postponement or cancellation of the tour is 3 days before departure.
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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.
Jastrebac Mountain
The Jastrebac massif itself consists of Veliki and Mali Jastrebac, separated from Kopaonik by the Jankov gorge. On the eastern side of the massif is Mali Jastrebac, separated from Veliki by the Grebac pass, with the highest peak Kupinjak (946 m). The ridge is 42 km long and wide slopes separate from it, and the most outstanding to the north are the peaks Zmajevac and Bela Stena. The Grebac pass leads the Prokuplje-Kruševac road (via Ribarska Banja).
The origin of the name of the mountain Jastrebac goes back to the hawk when the legend says that it built a nest on the mountain top. He carried twigs in his beak from which beech, birch, and conifer seeds fell out. Over time, tall "hawk" trees grew in those mountainous places.
The mountain is rich in watercourses, springs, and streams. The river flows belong to the catchments of South Morava, Toplica, and Rasina. River crabs and free trout can be found in rivers and streams, which is a sign of extremely clean water. For those who love natural food, Jastrebac is rich in many wild edible plants: wild garlic, nettle, dandelion, wild strawberries, apples and pears, various types of edible mushrooms, so it is a real paradise for mushroom growers and collectors of medicinal plants.
Ribarska Spa
It is located in the picturesque foothills of Jastrebac and is one of the oldest and most beautiful spas in Serbia. Known for its healing thermal waters, whose temperature reaches around 40°C, the spa has been used for centuries to treat rheumatic diseases, orthopedic injuries, and skin diseases. The water is rich in minerals that help in the regeneration of the body, while the peaceful nature and clean air make it an ideal place for rest and recovery. This oasis of health and peace offers visitors the perfect combination of healing, relaxation, and natural beauty.
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.
Belgrade - Ribarska Spa
- Departure from Belgrade at 5:00 a.m. from the parking lot of the municipality of New Belgrade.
- Traveling on the Belgrade-Niš highway to Ribarska Spa. A break on the way for morning coffee.
Mountaineering tour on Jastrebac to Pogled peak
- Departure for hiking around 9:00 a.m. from Ribarska Spa.
- The path is forest, it goes through an old rich dense forest. In the beginning, it is a gentle ascent, next to the Ribarska River, and then it gets stronger.
- If there is snow on the trail, you will enjoy a real winter idyll, especially on the part of the trail where there is a beautiful coniferous forest.
- To the very top of Pogled at 1481 m it is about 4.5 hours of hiking. From the top, there are phenomenal views, where you can see Stara Planina, Suva Planina, Rtanj, Željin, and Gledićke mountains.
- After a break at the top, there is a descent to Ribarska Spa. The descent will take about 3 hours.
- Information about the mountain trail: moderate 18 km long, with a total ascent and descent of about 1000 m, a duration of about 8 to 9 hours with breaks. The trail is not recommended for beginners in hiking.
Ribarska Spa
- After the hiking tour, free time in Ribarska Spa. one of the oldest and most beautiful spas in Serbia. It is known for its healing thermal waters, the temperature of which reaches around 40°C. The water is rich in minerals that help in the regeneration of the body. Anyone who wants can go for a swim in the thermal healing water. Those who don't want to go swimming can spend time in a nearby restaurant.
- Departure for Belgrade, where we arrive around 11 pm.