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Sutjeska National Park

The oldest national park in BiH

19.1 km to city center

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Description

Sutjeska National Park is the oldest and most valuable national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, declared in 1962, located on the main road between Foča, Trebinje, and Dubrovnik. Spanning more than 17,000 hectares, it conceals a true treasure of European nature — the Perućica Primeval Forest, one of the last and largest primeval forests in Europe with trees reaching up to 65 meters in height and up to 300 years in age, and Maglić, the highest peak of Bosnia and Herzegovina at 2,386 meters.

The park protects 17 crystal clear rivers and streams, eight glacial lakes on Mount Zelengora known as the "mountain eyes," the Skakavac Waterfall reaching up to 80 meters in height, and the breathtaking canyon of the Sutjeska River. In the dense forests live the brown bear, lynx, wolf, chamois, wildcat, and golden eagle, while the rivers are rich in trout and grayling. Alongside its natural rarities, the park also preserves the Memorial Complex at Tjentište — a testament to the famous Battle of the Sutjeska in 1943. Sutjeska is not just a national park — it is a living encyclopedia of European nature.

Tjentište 735 m — Maglić 2,386 m (the highest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
June–September for hiking; May and October for nature and peace
Opening hours: Open year-round; park center operates 08:00–16:00
Duration: 1–3 days (a multi-day stay is recommended)
Access: Road M-18 through the park, paved road to Tjentište

Activities

Hiking to Maglić — the highest peak in BiH (2,386 m)
Tour of the Perućica Primeval Forest
Hiking through the Sutjeska River Canyon
Camping by the river — unforgettable for the whole family

Practical Information

Accessible by car via the M-18 main road
Mountain lodges and camping within the park
Entry to Perućica mandatory with a licensed guide
Mobile network weak — download offline maps

Important info

Leaving marked trails in Perućica is prohibited
Campfires are prohibited within the park
Support local communities through eco-tourism