Maganik – Tresteni and Medjedji Peak, Sinjajevina

• The Balkans
• Montenegro
• Summer 2024
• Mountaineering

Maganik is a mountain range located in the central part of Montenegro, about 30 km east of Nikšić. This range stretches between the rivers Zeta, Morača, and Mrtvica, offering a beautiful view of the surroundings. Maganik stands out for its unique appearance and impressive massif.

Maganik is known for his inaccessibility. The rocks of this mountain range are very dangerous and sharp in some places, which makes it challenging for mountaineers. However, despite this, Maganik is surrounded by numerous katuns that come to life during the summer months.

Maganik is a separate group of impressive limestone formations. The canyon slopes of the river Mrtvica created a rich vertical jagged mass of Maganik that looks terrifying. The relief of this range is enriched with deep karst depressions, valleys, and funnel-shaped depressions.

Tresteni Peak on Mount Maganik is considered the area of the best-developed karst erosion in Montenegro. The top is in the shape of a karst plateau, dotted with karst erosional forms such as scarp, pits, and scarp wells, several hundreds of meters deep. These natural phenomena are deep and terrifying, with precipices that make access difficult.

Sinjajevina is a mountain in the north of Montenegro, which adjoins the Durmitor area. It is a vast mountain that lies between the Tara Canyon, the Drobnjački Lakes, the Tušina River, and the sides of Gornja Morača and Pčinja. Most of Sinjajevina is a plateau, where sinkholes alternate with grass cover. It belongs to the first pasture and livestock mountains, where spring and summer katuns are located.

On this weekend's tour, we will go on a challenging climb to Medjedji and Tresteni Peak where you will have the opportunity to experience the unique landscapes and peaks of Maganik. Tresteni Peak itself is reminiscent of space landscapes with its unique relief.

On the second day, we will go to Sinjajevina, a vast Montenegrin karst mountain with numerous pastures. We will climb to the top of Jablan at 2203 m. The route is technically less demanding compared to the previous day.

This mountaineering weekend tour, only for a selected group of experienced hikers, will provide you with an unforgettable experience in one of the most impressive parts of Montenegrin nature.

Additional notes:

• Necessary personal equipment for the Maganik, Trešteni Peak and, Sinjajevina tour: Deep hiking shoes with Vibram soles, we recommend trekking poles, and adequate clothing according to the weather conditions. Backpack with the necessary mountaineering equipment for a two-day hike, enough water (2-3 l per day), energy bars, fruit, spare t-shirts, long hiking pants, raincoat, headlamp, cream with UV factor, hat or cap, sunglasses, valid identity card or passport.
• Mountaineering on Maganik requires experience in high-altitude hiking tours. Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights. Mountaineering tours are recommended for people in good physical condition. They are not recommended for people with health problems. The guide reserves the right not to take persons with inadequate equipment on the hike. Consumption of alcoholic beverages before and during hiking is prohibited. In case of bad weather and other objective circumstances, hiking can be postponed.

• Information about the hiking trail, Maganik - ascent to Međeđi and Tresteni Peak: moderate-difficult and technically demanding, the total duration of about 8-9 hours with breaks, a length of about 12 km, with a total ascent and descent of about 1200 m.

• Information about the hiking trail, Sinjajevina - ascent to Jablan Peak: easy, the total duration of about 3 to 4 hours with breaks, a length of about 7 km, with ascent and descent of about 500 m.

• The Maganik and Sinjajevina tour is organized for a minimum of 15 registered passengers. It is possible to organize a tour for a smaller number of passengers, in which case the price will be adjusted.
• In case of changes in the monetary market, as well as changes in the prices of carriers and other service providers, the agency reserves the right to adjust the price of the arrangement.
• 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 organizer is 3 days before departure.
• Accommodation:
  • mountain lodge on Maganik (multi-bed dormitories, shared outdoor bathroom). It is necessary to bring bedding or a sleeping bag and personal hygiene products.
  • 3* hotel in Kolašin (double, triple and quadruple rooms with private bathroom)
• Food: 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts, and 1 lunch are provided.

Reservations for the Maganik and Trešteni Peak tour:

• At the time of registration, the entire amount, or ~ 40%, or 100 EUR, is paid, and the rest of EUR 155 no later than June 25 (payment is made through an account in dinar equivalent at the mid-rate of the NBS on the day of payment).
• Own transportation: in case you come with your transport, the price of the tour is 210 EUR and includes the use of our off-road vehicle for the transfer on the first day and your transport on local roads on the second day. Reservations: At the time of registration, the entire amount or ~ 40%, or 85 EUR, is paid, and the rest of 125 EUR no later than June 25 (payment is made through an account in the dinar equivalent at the mid-rate of the NBS on the day of payment).

Conditions in case of cancellation by travelers:

• If the reservation is canceled within 30 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer does not charge a fee. If the reservation is canceled within 30 to 7 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer retains a fee of 40%. If the reservation is canceled in less than 7 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer retains a fee of 100%. Note: The advance payment upon cancellation is non-refundable, except in case of replacement by another passenger.

The tour is organized by “Balkanica travel agency”, Bijelo Polje. Travel agency Explore Balkans doo acts as a sub-agent of the travel organizer.