Zelengora Mountain Hiking

Experienced mountaineers consider Zelengora the most beautiful mountain in the Balkans and call it the Queen of the Mountains.

As its name suggests (zelen=green, gora=mountain), Mountain Zelengora is a vast mountain range of 160 km2, covered by green forests and even greener meadows. Zelengora Mountain is located within the National Park Sutjeska which is the oldest and largest national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Its most valuable treasures are eight glacial lakes, also known as “mountain eyes” of Zelengora mountain. Scattered all around the mountain, these hidden gems are a genuine paradise for all nature lovers.  On all sides of the lakes are surrounded by mountain ridges, whose steep cliffs descend to the lake. The dense forest, vast pastures and lakes with crystal clear water leave no one indifferent who visit this natural pearl in the Balkans.

Zelengora mountain is a particularly beautiful. From every peak or viewpoint there is an endless expanse of magnificent mountains, canyons, rivers, lush forests and flowering meadows, a primeval untouched wilderness.

As part of this adventure, after a 2-hour walk, we will climb the highest green peak of Zelengora mountain, Bregoc. The view from the highest peak of the Zelengora mountain is amazing. After that we will continue walking to its most beautiful lake, Orlovacko Lake. Here, all visitors feel like in a fairy tale. 

It is possible to reserve the activity with a stay in our camp or in the wood house on the mountain.

No accommodations are planned for this activity. If you would like an overnight stay, please contact us by email.

You can join in the Zelengora hiking adventure from Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro with our organized transportation. For more details about transportation please contact us by email or visit our Transport page.

When he shared beauty, God did not spare on Zelengora mountain.

Zelengora, with a reason many visitors, called „queen of mountains“ and considered the most beautiful mountain in the Balkans.

Zelengora mountain is a gentle and accessible mountain characterized by great wealth and diversity of flora and fauna. Among them are blueberries which makes this mountaineering activity special. Fresh harvested blueberries along with untouched nature will leave an indelible mark on you. Zelengora Mountain is rich in high quality water sources. Also Zelengora is the keeper of very significant cultural and historical monuments. Very significant battles during World War II were fought in Zelengora where monuments were erected. Zelengora mountain also preserves many ancient monuments.

You will enjoy in crystal clear lakes as well as the incredible green pasture and forest. This activity can be adapted to every age and is ideal for family adventures.