Sarajevo, Trebevic and Romanija

23-25.maj 2025.

Dates

3 days

Duration

12+

Years

moderate

Sarajevo, a city that throughout its history was a crossroads of civilizations, a city where cultures and religions merged and separated. The rich historical and cultural heritage, the casual lifestyle of its inhabitants are a constant lure for lovers of Eastern culture, nostalgics and hedonists.

Mount Trebević with its 1629 m is one of the four Sarajevo Olympic mountains where the XIV Winter Olympic Games 1984 were held. Sarajevo's favorite picnic spot is also called the "lungs of Sarajevo". The characteristic vegetation of the Dinarides is present in the area of Trebević. Beech, fir, spruce, honeysuckle, and hornbeam forests prevail.

Romanija is a mountain with a rich history and untouched nature, known for its vast coniferous forests, deep canyons, and mighty cliffs. One of the most famous viewpoints is Crvene Stijene (Red Rocks), from where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the valleys and forests that cover this mystical mountain. The mountain was a hideout for outlaws and outlaws for centuries, and even today you can hear stories about their exploits.

On this three-day trip, which combines nature, history, and culture, we will explore the beautiful hiking trails of Trebević and Romanija and the untouched nature of the spring of Bosnia and the spring of Miljacka. We will tour the city center of Sarajevo, walk through Baščaršij, and feel the spirit of the Orient and Europe in this timeless city.

DEPARTURE LOCATION	The parking lot at the municipality New Belgrade
DEPARTURE TIME	6.00 h Beograd
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE	Transportation from Belgrade A total of 2 nights with breakfast in double, triple, and quadruple rooms in a 3* hotel in Sarajevo Sightseeing in Sarajevo with a tourist guide Hiking tour on Trebevic Hiking tour in Romanija Ticket for riding the Sarajevo cable car Tour and tickets to the Spring of Bosna river Local taxes Group coordinator, tour guide and tour organization
NOT INCLUDED	Other individual costs International travel health insurance

Additional notes:

Necessary personal equipment for Sarajevo, Trebevic, and Romania tour: Hiking shoes or comfortable sports sneakers with a stronger sole, trekking poles if desired, and adequate clothing according to the weather conditions. A backpack with the necessary hiking equipment for day hiking, enough water (1.5-2 l per day), energy bars, fruit, spare shirts, long hiking pants, raincoat, headlamp, sunscreen, hat, or cap.
Accommodation: double, triple, and quadruple rooms in a 3* hotel in Sarajevo with private bathrooms
Food: 2 breakfasts are provided
Tour Sarajevo, Trebevic, and Romania is organized for a minimum of 18 registered passengers.
In case of an 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.

Reservations for the Sarajevo, Trebevic, and Romania tour:

When applying, the entire amount, or ~ 40%, i.e. EUR 90, is paid, and the rest of EUR 135 must be paid no later than May 10, 2025 (payment is made through an account in dinar equivalent at the middle exchange rate of the NBS on the day of payment).
Own transportation: in case you come with your transport, the price of the tour is 190 EUR. Reservations: When applying, the entire amount, or ~ 40% or 75 EUR, must be paid, and the remaining 115 EUR must be paid by May 10, 2025.
Trip cancellations by passengers:
- If the Traveler cancels the trip in a timely manner (90 to 45 days), the Organizer has the right to compensation only for the incurred administrative costs.
  - 10% if the trip is cancelled 44 to 30 days before the start of the trip,
  - 20% if cancelled 29 to 20 days before the start of the trip,
  - 40% if cancelled 19 to 15 days before the start of the trip,
  - 80% if canceled 14 to 10 days before the start of the trip,
  - 90% if canceled 9 to 6 days before the start of the trip,
  - 100% if cancelled 5 to 0 days before the start of the trip or during the trip.

The organizer reserves the right to correct prices due to changes in the monetary market or changes in accommodation or transportation prices, as well as the right to change the travel program (order of certain contents in the program due to objective circumstances).

Price list number 1 from 14.02.2025. Travel Program ID 42106

With this program are valid General conditions of travel organizer of the travel agency Explore Balkans doo.

license number OTP 22/2024, A category.

First day: Belgrade - Vrelo Bosne - Sarajevo

Departure from Belgrade at 6:00 a.m. Journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina via Zvornik and Han Pijesak. With stops on the way, we will arrive in Sarajevo and the nature monument Vrelo Bosne around 1:00 p.m. Lunch break and a tour lasting about 2 hours, where you will enjoy untouched and clean nature. The source of the river is decorated with beautiful lakes, where fish swim and swans swim. The islands are covered with greenery and connected by wooden bridges.
Vrelo Bosna area represents the source of the Bosna River, located next to Ilidža southwest of the city of Sarajevo, under the slopes of the Igman and Bjelasnica mountains. It is a famous tourist attraction. It consists of several small islands connected by bridges over numerous small streams. The area is home to various plant and animal species, some of which are endemic. Mala Bosna, a watercourse into which six springs flow, is the habitat of an autochthonous species of brook trout.
This is followed by a tour of the city center of Sarajevo with a local tourist guide. In sightseeing the city, we will visit, among other things, its bridges, Baščaršija, the Bey Mosque, the Town Hall, the Old Orthodox Church, Gazi Nursev.
Hotel accommodation.
Free time for rest and own programs. Bosnians like to chat, they like to drink coffee, and how precious coffee is to them is evidenced by the names of the types of coffee according to the occasion in which they are drunk. Some of the types are "kafa razgalica" - the first coffee in the morning, "kafa razvoruša" - a slightly later morning coffee that is drunk in company and with conversation, "kafa sikteruša" - served to the guests at the end and is a sign that it is time for the company to split up. For relaxation, we suggest a "coffee chat" and a visit to one of the famous kebab shops in Bašćaršija, and a walk along Miljacka.
Overnight.

Second day: Sarajevo cable car - hiking tour Trebević

Breakfast. At 8 am departure to Sarajevo cable cars which connects the city with Mount Trebević, the favorite excursion spot of Sarajevo. The Sarajevo cable car runs from Vijećnica (at 550 meters) to the Draguljac viewpoint (at 1,100 meters).
The Sarajevo cable car (funicular) was originally built back in 1959. It connected Bistrik (583 m) with Vidikovac on Trebević (1160 m). It was destroyed during the wars of the 90s. It was reconstructed in 2017 and put into operation again in 2018. A total of 33 modern baskets make up the new system, which can transport up to 1,200 passengers from the city to Trebević per hour.
Cable car ride lasting about 15 minutes on a length of 2100 m where you will enjoy a panoramic view of Sarajevo.
Arrival at the wooded area Trebević mountain whose peak is at 1629 m, and the mountain is connected to the Jahorina mountain towards the east. It is also called the "lungs of Sarajevo". In the area of Trebević, the characteristic vegetation of the Dinarides is present, in which beech, fir and spruce forests, honeysuckle and black hornbeam forests predominate. There are numerous cycling and hiking trails.
Hiking tour to the top of Sofe at 1629 m. Movement route: Lookout - Bob trail - Ravne - Dobre vode - West ridge - Sofa peak. Return: Sofe - East ridge - Dobre vode - Brus - Lookout
The path goes through a pine forest, and from the top there is a fantastic view of the Sarajevo basin and the surrounding mountains: Jahorina, Ozren, Romanija, Treskavica, Visočica, Bjelašnica and Vranica.
Information about a hiking trail: moderate, a total duration of about 5 to 6 hours with breaks, a total length of about 12 km, with a total ascent and descent of about 600 m.
- Start of the trail: 1,160 m, Vidikovac
- Cilj: vrh Sofe 1.629 m
- Altitude difference: 469 m
- Length of the trail: 12 km
- Water sources: there is a water source halfway up the route and on the way back
- Trail difficulty: moderate
After the hiking tour, going to a well-deserved lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Return by cable car back to the Town Hall, then to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Third day: Sarajevo - Vrelo Miljacke - Romania - Belgrade

Breakfast. Leaving the hotel by 8:00 a.m. Drive for about 30 minutes via Pale to the Miljacka Spring, at the foot of the Jahorina mountain. A break for visiting and photographing the source of the Miljacka River, which flows through Sarajevo and flows into the Bosna River. The river Miljacka rises at an altitude of 1,010 m. The main source is located 11 km upstream from Pale, on the slopes of the Jahorina and Romanija mountains. It is known for its narrow canyon bed that passes through Sarajevo.
There are many legends about the origin of the name Miljacka, the most famous of which is the one that connects the river with mythical creatures and folklore. Vrelo Miljacka is attractive for hikers and nature lovers due to its clean mountain waters, pristine environment, and proximity to Sarajevo.
Continue driving towards Romania for about 40 minutes to the starting point of our hiking tour, from the Crvena Stijene mountain lodge.
We will go to the nature reserve and viewpoint Crvene Stijene and Gavranka peak at 1504 m. The trail to Crvene Stijene in Romanija belongs to one of the most beautiful and famous routes of this mountain.
The beginning of the trail is from the yard of the mountain lodge, which is located in a beautiful forest environment. From here, follow a well-marked hiking trail through a dense conifer and beech forest.
The path gently climbs up the slopes of Romanija, with occasional open areas offering partial views of the surrounding plateaus and valleys. After about 30-40 minutes of walking, you reach rocky terrain, where the path becomes steeper, but offers a more exciting experience of real hiking.
The final part of the ascent leads through limestone cliffs, from which a phenomenal view of the expanses below Romania is offered. This part is technically a bit more demanding, but with basic mountaineering fitness, it is not a problem to overcome.
Viewpoint Crvene Stijene is the reward at the end of the ascent - from a height of 1,400 meters there is an incredible panoramic view of the Sarajevo-Romanija region, and on clear days you can also see part of the Drina and the Bosnian mountains to the east.
Rezervat prirode Crvene Stijene je jedno od najlepših i najočuvanijih prirodnih područja na Romaniji, poznato po strmim krečnjačkim liticama, retkoj flori i bogatoj fauni. Ovo područje je stanište retkih i zaštićenih vrsta biljaka, među kojima su endemske vrste Balkana, dok u neprohodnim stenama gnezde suri orao i druge grabljivice. Pejzaž rezervata čine moćne litice, guste četinarske šume i prostrane visoravni koje su vekovima bile inspiracija hajducima i pustolovima. Zbog svoje divlje lepote i netaknute prirode, Crvene Stijene su omiljena destinacija planinara i ljubitelja avanture, ali i prirodnjaka koji istražuju njegovu bogatu ekološku raznolikost. Ovde se nalazi i jedna od najpopularnijih via ferrata u Bosni i Hercegovini – via Ferrata „Sokolov put”.
Information about a hiking trail: easy, a total duration of about 3 hours with breaks, a total length of about 6 km, with a total ascent and descent of about 350 m.
- Beginning of the trail: Crvene Stijene mountain lodge at 1,250 m
- Goal: Crvene Stijene viewpoint at 1,400 m, Gavranka peak at 1,502 m
- Trail length: 8 km
- Trail difficulty: easy
After the hiking tour, we will have lunch at one of the nearby restaurants, where you can enjoy the authentic, home-cooked cuisine of this area. Local specialties are a real treat for all lovers of good food, such as roasted lamb under the comb, veal under the comb, and Romanija pot (a traditional dish of veal, lamb, or game, cooked for hours with vegetables, garlic,c and spices).
Departure for Belgrade in the afternoon. With stops on the way, we arrive in Belgrade by 10 p.m., with a note that the exact time of return depends on road conditions and stops on the way.