✓Best for
Hikers who want a genuine mountain day out, and anyone curious about camping in Sutjeska without bringing all their own gear.
Zelengora Hiking & Camping
A guided day hike across the highland meadows of Zelengora in Sutjeska National Park, with an option to stay for a campfire barbecue in the evening or camp overnight beneath the peaks. Three ways to do it, from a straightforward hike to a full overnight camping trip.
DifficultyModerate01
DurationDay hike, or 2 days with the overnight package02
Distance12 km03
Elevation gain550 m04
SeasonSpring · Summer · Autumn · Winter05
Activity
HikingCamping
06Route summary
About this route
Zelengora rises within Sutjeska National Park in southeastern Bosnia, a wide, rolling massif known for its glacial lakes, high pastures and some of the last old-growth forest left in Europe.
The hike climbs out of the forest onto open highland meadows, with wide views across the park toward Maglić and the Sutjeska valley below. Guests booking the evening or overnight package finish the day around a campfire, with the option to sleep out under the stars before the drive back the next morning.
- Group size
- 2–10 guests
- Start point
- Sarajevo (pickup) → Sutjeska National Park
Activity
Activity detail
Hiking
- Walking distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 550 m
- Boots required
- Yes
Camping
- Nights out
- 1
- Shelter provided
- Yes
Facilities
- Shared campfire area
- Basic toilet facilities
Who it suits
Is this tour right for you?
✕Not ideal for
Anyone looking for a short, easy walk - this is a full day on foot even on the shortest package.
◇Guide advice
Book the overnight package if you can - the sunset and sunrise over Zelengora's meadows are the best part of the trip.
Route and terrain
The line is indicative. Your guide confirms the live route after weather, access and terrain checks.
Route sequence
The route, day by day
03 stages
- 01
Meeting point & drive-in
Meet your guide in Sarajevo for an early departure, driving southeast into Sutjeska National Park toward the Zelengora massif.
- 02
Hike to the highland meadows
A guided climb out of the forest onto Zelengora's open highland meadows, passing one of the massif's glacial lakes on the way.
- 03
Campfire evening & the way back
Guests on the evening or overnight package gather around the campfire for a BBQ dinner; overnight guests camp beneath the peaks and hike out after breakfast the next morning.
Service levels
Choose your package
Same route, three levels of service.
Hike Only
From€80per person
Transport to Zelengora and a guided day hike - no food included.
Includes
- ✓Certified local guide
- ✓Route briefing and safety check
- ✓Recovery-ready lead vehicle
- ✓Round-trip transport from Sarajevo
Hike & Evening BBQ
From€115per person
A full day of hiking followed by a BBQ dinner around the campfire before the drive back.
Includes
- ✓Certified local guide
- ✓Route briefing and safety check
- ✓Evening BBQ by the campfire
- ✓Round-trip transport from Sarajevo
- ✓BBQ dinner with drinks
Overnight Camp
From€150per person
Hike in, camp overnight beneath Zelengora's peaks with dinner and breakfast included, then hike out the next morning.
Includes
- ✓Private guide for your group only
- ✓Route briefing and safety check
- ✓Dedicated support vehicle
- ✓Traditional Bosnian lunch at restaurant, coffee stops in nature
- ✓BBQ dinner offgrid
- ✓Tents and camping gear provided
- ✓Breakfast the next morning
Operational readiness
Trip essentials
What is included
- ✓Sturdy hiking boots and clothing suitable for the season.
- ✓A refillable water bottle - drinking water points are limited on the trail.
- ✓A sleeping bag if you book the overnight package - bring your own, or ask about renting one through your guide.
- ✓Food and drinks depend on the package you book - see the options above.
- ✓Included: certified local guide, round-trip transport from Sarajevo, and a route safety briefing.
Not included
- ✕Personal travel or accident insurance.
- ✕Alcoholic drinks (available locally on request).
Practical detail
Before you go
Meeting guidance
Exact pickup time and meeting point in Sarajevo are confirmed after your inquiry. Plan for an early start, since the drive to Sutjeska National Park takes around three hours.
Trail notes
Heavy rain, fog or an unstable forecast can shorten the route or move the overnight stay to a lower, sheltered site. Your guide makes the final call on the day.
Activity-area forecast
5-day forecast
Sarajevo (pickup) → Sutjeska National Park
- TodayMostly clear16°6°—9 km/h wind
- FriClear16°6°—11 km/h wind
- SatMostly clear16°5°—11 km/h wind
- SunMostly clear18°7°—7 km/h wind
- MonOvercast17°8°—8 km/h wind
Mountain conditions change quickly; your guide makes the final route call.
What you can count on
- ✓Certified local guides with first-aid and route knowledge
- ✓No online payment due today
- ✓A coordinator confirms route, date and pickup
- ✓Unsafe weather means a route change or reschedule
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