Sutjeska National Park
Sutjeska is Bosnia’s national park founded in 1965. It covers the area of 173 km2 of mostly untouched wilderness.
Sutjeska National Park is located at the Eastern part of Bosnia, close to Montenegro border.
Sutjeska initialy became National Park due to historical battle from WW2 - the large stone monuments commemorating the event is still there, at Tjentiste location.
Sutjeska Sights:
- Perucica Forest : which has a huge beech trees and endemic black pines.
- Skakavac waterfall : is 75 metre waterfall.
- River Sutjeska : flows in the middle of the Park and divides Zelengora Mountain from Maglic and Volujak - other two montains in the Park.
- Maglic Mountain: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s highest peak (2386m), located in the park, at the border with Montenegro - a challenging climb for even experienced hikers.
- Zelengora Mountain: great for hiking and walking. Has several mountain huts sutable for accommodaiton.
- Tjentiste Monument : Large stone monument commemorating the Battle of Sutjeska.
Contact info Sutjeska National Park:
- National Park Sutjeska phone: +387 58 233 128
- Hotel Mladost phone:+ 387 58 233 118
Accommodation at and around Sutjeska:
- Hotel Mladost: Offers basic accommodation in the Park itself - phone:+ 387 58 233 118
- Hotel Zelengora: Hotel Zelengora is located in Foca - 27 km from the Sutjeska National Park. +387 (0) 58 210 013
- Motel Brioni: Motel Brioni is located in Foca town and about 28 km from the Sutjeska National Park. +387 (0) 58 210 761
- Mountaineering club Zelengora: The club owns several lodges on Zelengora and Maglic Mountain that are available for renting. +387 (0) 58 210 050
