Viewpoints and katuns (summer pasture camps)

Dragoš sedlo

A solid macadam road goes from Tjentište to Dragoš sedlo (10 kms). A hundred-metre long path leads from the parking place in Dragoš sedlo to Vidikovac (viewpoint). Below Vidikovac, a woody, deep, somewhat terrifying in its beauty and almost completely inaccessible abyss suddenly opens. In the heart of this genuine beauty Skakavac waterfall roars, tumbling down into the abyss from over 70 metres in height. On the other side of the basin, stone cliffs of the Mount Volujak rise abruptly. On the left is the highest mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mount Maglić – and on the right, far in the distance over the Sutjeska canyon, peaks of Mount Zelengora can be seen. An unforgettable view! The view from Vidikovac (Dragoš sedlo) to virgin forest Perućica fills with pleasure. That small part of genuine nature with a rich multifunctional biodiversity is preserved for present and future generations. The altitude of Dragoš sedlo is 1,306 m.

 

Beškita

On the road from Tjentište to Dragoš sedlo (10 kms), there is the beginning of a hiking track going to the Beškita viewpoint, a few hundreds of metres before parking place in Dragoš sedlo. It takes a 20-minute’s walk from the main road to Beškita viewpoint. The viewpoint, which provides a fantastic view to Perućica and the valley of heroes – Tjentište, consists of two surfaces connected with a track. The viewpoint is at 1275 masl.

Prijevor

The distance from the main road is about 13 kms. The road that goes to Vučevo turns left, while the road to Prijevor goes to a thick forest to suddenly reach a plateau right below Mount Maglić summit. Above is Mount Maglić, and in front is a whole mountain peaks – Trnovački Durmitor, Studenac and Badanj in Mount Volujak and Zelengora heights in the distance. During summer it is possible to visit katuns in Prijevor and taste the local mountain cheese and kaymak with bread prepared under sač (a large metal or ceramic lid like a shallow bell with which bread dough or meat to be baked are covered, and over which ashes and live coals are placed). Prijevor viewpoint is at 1668 masl.

Borić 

A 400-metre track going from Donje Bare Lake along the canyon edge leads to Borić viewpoint (1680 masl). The viewpoint itself is located between Siljevica and Planinica but, no matter these peaks are higher than Borić, its position allows it to dominantly reaches a sharp slope towards Sutjeska, from where the whole canyon can be seen as well as mountains Vučevo, Maglić, Volujak, virgin forest Perućica, Dragoš sedlo and Prijevor, Tjentišta valley, and ruins of old towns of Vratar, Vratac and Kosman. The altitude of Borić viewpoint is 1475 masl.

 Gradac

Gradac or Gradačka stijena (Gradac Rock) is located in the immediate vicinity of Foča, where in the past was a military fortress. This viewpoint is on the left side of Drina River, immediately above the town. The shortest road to Gradac is the one on the left bank near the bridge, by the Town Hall. There is an uphill track and it takes about 45-minute’s walk to get there. This position offers a view to Drina River valley, about 10 kms long, and also to Ćehotina River as well as peaks of the mountains Maglić, Zelengora, Treskavica , Ljubišnja…

The view to town panorama, the confluence of Ćehotina with Drina River, is especially beautiful.  The altitude of Gradac Rock viewpoint is 889 masl.

Zlatni Bor

Village Zavait is on the 25th kilometre towards Pljevlja. A road going from Zavait turns right towards Zlatni Bor, to the very edge of Tara River canyon. The view to canyons of Piva River and Tara River is marvellous as well as the point where Drina River is formed from the two rivers. Within the sight is also medieval town of Soko together with a monastery as well as Grand Duke of Bosnia Stjepan’s residence. If the weather is nice it is possible to see the peaks of mountains Bjelasica, Komovo, Maganik, Durmitor, Ljubišnja Maglić, Volujak, Zelengora, Treskavica, Igman, Bjelašnica, Romanija…

The altitude of this viewpoint is 989 m. Another viewpoint is in the close vicinity; it is a peak attractive to mountaineers, called Kuk, of 1110 masl.

Dulin Brijeg

There is a crossroads on the road going from Foča towards Čelebići and Foča, on the 35th kilometre in a place called Borje. Čelebići is on the left and on the right the road goes to Meštrevac. About ten kilometres further, near a hamlet, the roads branches to the left – towards Gornji Meštrevac and to the right – towards Vranovina, where after 2.5 kms the road reaches the Tara River canyon plateau at the village Dulin brijeg. There are a large number of viewpoints on the top of plateau (the highest is at 1384 masl), from where you can see the canyons of rivers Sušica, Tara i Piva, as well as the other side of the canyon, on Montenegro territory. The following mountains can be seen: Durmitor, Bioča, Maglić, Volujak, Zelengora, Treskavica as well as Piva Mountains with its surroundings.

The mean height of the plateau is 1384 m and this is the place form which the best photos of Tara River canyon can be taken.

 Vranovina

Upstream of Dulin brijeg (three kilometres), along the canyon plateau, located is Vranovina village. The village is on the very border between Montenegro. The altitude of the plateau is 1340-1550 metres. Tara River canyon is 882 metre deep. Only 150 metres downstream is one of the most beautiful viewpoints from which he canyons of the rivers Tara, Piva, Sušica, as well as he mountains surrounding the landscape: Komovi, Durmitor, Maglić, Volujak, Vučevo, Bioča, Zelengora, Treskavica…

Katuni

Mountain animal farming on the territory of Sutjeska Nationak Park is known for centuries, and Ilyrians, Vlachs and Slovenes. Taking livestock to the mountain and stay in katuns  all summer,which is a century-long traditional that is still alive.

Today, within NP Sutjeska there are several active katuns in Zelengora, as well as the katun below the very summit of Mount Maglić. Here you can meet the oldest elements of material and spiritual culture, There are 3 buildings in Prijevor, designed in the style of authentic katuns. They were built of wood and stone, and the interior is adjusted to modern standards and needs of turists.