Sutjeska National Park · Nature · Mountains · Waterfalls · Yugoslav history
Perućica Primeval Forest
One of Europe's last primeval forests, with 58-meter trees and the 73-meter Skakavac waterfall. Park fees, guided visits and how to get there.
- Time needed
- A full day. 2 days to hike Maglić or Zelengora
- Best time
- Late spring to autumn. Mountain roads and trails can be snowed in during winter
- Region
- Sutjeska National Park
Why visit Perućica Primeval Forest?
Sutjeska is the oldest national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, founded in 1962, in the mountains on the border with Montenegro. At its heart is Perućica, one of the last primeval forests in Europe: about 1,400 hectares of beech, fir and spruce that have never been logged, with some trees reaching about 58 meters tall. It has been strictly protected since 1952.
Inside the forest, the Skakavac waterfall drops about 73 meters off a cliff. The park also includes Maglić, the highest peak in Bosnia at 2,386 meters, and the huge Tjentište monument to the WWII Battle of the Sutjeska.
Things to do
- Skakavac waterfall viewpoint: A viewpoint over the falls and the forest.
- Perućica forest: Access to the forest itself is controlled, with visits announced and accompanied by park staff or licensed guides.
- Tjentište memorial: A giant modernist WWII monument from 1971 in the valley.
- Maglić: A demanding hike to Bosnia's highest peak, on the Montenegro border.
- Zelengora lakes: Glacial mountain lakes in the eastern part of the park.
Getting there
About 2 hours by car from Sarajevo, via Foča.
Practical info
- Park entry
- About 10 KM per person
- Forest visits
- Guided or arranged with the park. Tours run about 38 EUR per person plus park entry
- Last checked
- October 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
FAQ
Can you walk in the Perućica forest on your own?
No. Visits must be arranged with the park and accompanied by park staff or a licensed guide.
How tall is the Skakavac waterfall in Sutjeska?
About 73 meters.
What is the highest mountain in Bosnia?
Maglić, at 2,386 meters, inside Sutjeska National Park.
