Bosnia and Herzegovina · Hiking

Full-Day Skakavac Waterfall Hike in Sarajevo with Forest Views

1 Day Round trip from Sarajevo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike to majestic Skakavac Waterfall, the largest continually flowing waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 02 Enjoy views of Sarajevo from above during a scenic forest hike
  • 03 Walk through pleasant pine and beech forests, even in the hot summer months
  • 04 Pause for tea or coffee near the waterfall before descending
  • 05 Visit the hunting lodge for a cold drink and locally produced fresh young cheese

Go on a full-day hike to the top of Skakavac Waterfall in Sarajevo. Enjoy the pine forest landscape, unwind in nature, and view Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital city from above. Along the way, admire beautiful vistas and spot the local flora and fauna.

Skakavac, at a height of 98 meters, is the largest continually flowing waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Sarajevo
Languages Croatian, English, German, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Skakavac Waterfall Hike from Sarajevo

  • Begin your hiking adventure with a short transfer from Sarajevo to the village of Nahorevo, named after a German shepherd who tended his flock in this valley hundreds of years ago.

  • From the foothills below Seven Sources, your group will begin a hike along a mountain road to the top of the waterfall. Skakavac, at a height of 98 meters, is the largest continually flowing waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • Enjoy the scenic landscape and be on the lookout for native wildlife. This hike through pine and beech forests is pleasant, even during the hot summer months.

  • Take in the views of Sarajevo below, and enjoy a break with tea or coffee before heading back down to the base of the waterfall.

  • Continue your walk through the forest to the village and down to the hunting lodge for a cold drink and some locally produced fresh, young cheese.

  • Travel back to your hotel in Sarajevo after the tour.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation from Sarajevo

  • Coffee and/or tea

  • Lunch and snacks

  • Experienced Bosnian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes

  • Day pack

  • 1 litre of water

  • Rain gear

  • Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)

  • Camera

Know before you go

  • Equipment can be provided if needed.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tour start
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Sarajevo.

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