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12 Hours

Availability : Every Day

Min Age : 5

Max People : 8 persons

Tour Overview

Perched at an altitude of 1,636 meters, the breathtaking Prokoško Glacier Lake on Vranica Mountain is an ideal destination for nature lovers. Surrounded by rugged peaks, including Nadkrstac, the mountain’s highest summit at 2,112 meters, this location offers a perfect blend of stunning scenery, untouched nature, and a glimpse into traditional Bosnian rural and nomadic life.

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Known locally as the “Mountain Eye,” Prokoško Lake is a serene oasis encircled by charming shepherds’ huts called “Katuni” and peaks rising above 2,000 meters. This remarkable destination invites you to immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of Bosnia’s highlands and experience the simplicity and charm of authentic mountain living.

Whether you’re a hiking enthusiast or simply seeking tranquility, Prokoško Lake promises an unforgettable adventure and a deep connection to Bosnia’s natural and cultural heritage.

Highlights

Enjoy breathtaking views over dense forests and cascading creeks during the 16 km drive along a scenic, rocky mountain road.
Stroll through the shepherds’ village, marveling at the traditional wooden huts and their charming architecture.
Observe the enchanting dove-white mist rising above the ocean-blue Prokoško Lake and search for the endemic Triton amphibian (Triturus alpestris reiseri), found only here.
Hike the picturesque trails of Vranica Mountain, discovering pristine creeks flowing through cascading landscapes.
Conquer Nadkrstac, the mountain’s highest peak at 2,112 meters, and revel in the panoramic views.
Meet the friendly locals and enjoy a picnic lunch featuring fresh, organic, farmed products straight from the mountain’s heart.

Important Notice

Region of Vranica mountain is completely safe from any perspective of mines. Sarajevo Funky Tours will NEVER conduct trips to any areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina having ANY risk at all from perspective of mines.

Safety of our guests and ourselves, is our most important priority.

What's Included

INCLUDED

English speaking local-expert guide and driver. Guide in different language available on request.
Local lunch at Prokosko lake. Vegetarian options available.
Free of charge pickup.
All tour transfers are provided by Funky Tours.
No hidden costs. VAT 17% included in the price. Cancel 1 day prior for full refund or change dates anytime.
Tour is available from March to November, while during the December to February it is available as snowshoeing experience.
Pay safely online with a credit card. We accept payments for all types of credit cards.

NOT INCLUDED

Personal travel insurance is not included. Please buy it at home country.
Tips are not included in the tour costs. If you receive excellent service, please consider tipping.
All tours are shared, unless specifically booked as private.

Departure Times & Starting Points

Departure Times Daily at 8 AM.
Pickup Locations If you are staying in the old town of Sarajevo meet us at our office. If you are bit away from us, please let us know and we can organise advance pickup.

Technical Specifications

Tour Class: Medium
Walking Distance: 9 km
Starting Altitude: 1636m
Ending Altitude: 2112m
Altitude Gain: 500m

Itinerary

Activity Note: The tour is adapted to all ages and is medium demanding. Due to the distance of the locations, we use vehicles to get to the starting hiking point an the rest of the tour is done on foot via beautiful nature scenery.

Meet & Greet

Meet our team at the office or your preferred pickup location. We’ll have to start our journey quite early from Sarajevo at 8 AM in aim reach town of Fojnica as early as possible, so that we can make the most of the day and enjoy the breathtaking natural sceneries.

Prokoško Lake

Fojnica, town historically known for healthy thermal waters and gold mining, is home to Franciscan Monastery dating some 650 years ago. Today it is location which “most likely”, is home to the oldest written document on human rights – Ahdnama” written some 550 years ago after Ottoman conquest of Bosnia in 1463.

However visit to this place is optional and requires advance arrangements and is not covered in the standard tour, which is focused on nature explorations of Vranica mountain and Prokoško lake regions, but can be arranged on request.

As soon as we leave Fojnica, we start our 16 km long, macadam and totally forested drive, with plentiful of small creeks crossing our way, to reach Prokoško Lake and get to see why this area is nicknamed for “Bosnian Swiss”.

Glacier made, Prokoško Lake is “nested” at 1636 m.a.s.l, with number of old, shingle covered, shepherd’s wooden huts – Katuni at its vicinity and amphitheatre of Vranica mountain behind, are definitely something not to miss for any nature lover during the trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina. No doubt about it.

As soon as we arrive at lake and dozen of photos already taken, we’ll get ready for our hike and pack up some of the local specialties, most importantly local bread, sheep cheese and locally made tea.

Before start, visitors are free to explore region of the lake itself and maybe get lucky to see endemic species such as Vraničko Zvonce (Edraianthus niveus), Bosanska Zvonička (Symphyandra hofmannii) or the famous endemic amphibian Triton, which only lives in Prokoško lake (Triturus alpestris reiseri), discovered in 1891 by Othmur Reiser, ornithologist of National Museum in Sarajevo, when this species are was named after him.

Nadkrstac Peak at Vranica Mountain (2112m)

Our goal that day is to do roughly 3 hour hike and climb up the Vranica mountain peak – Nadkrstac, at 2112 meters above sea level. Starting point will be at Prokoško lake at 1636 meters above sea level, what will give us roughly 500 meters altitude gain.

Mountain of Vranica is full of small, clean and cold creeks running down the cascades which makes scenery looks like “water heaven”.

Depending on which period of the year you are conducting this tour, please note that Vranica mountain is very famous for various kinds of mushrooms, cranberries and blueberries so some of them can easily be on our “food menu”.

Once on top, stunning views with numerous mountain plateaus and peaks in our eyesight will surely take our breath away. Then, our 3 hour hard work will pay off and we’ll finally get to taste food and snacks we brought all the way up, enjoying amazing scenery.

Prokoško Lake Village

After rest, it will be time to head down, and this time will be bit easy and different trail will be taken. It will take us around 2.30 hours to be back to the Lake.

As soon as we are back to Prokoško Lake we’ll organise coffee break, something unmissable when out in these areas. We’ll learn more about how certain types of Prokoško cheese are being made, how general shepherd life at Vranica mountain looks like and what happens when winter season is there. Cultural insight is quite important, to understand how life was, and is today. Free time at the village.

Village itself has unique mosque, possibly highest one in whole of Europe at altitude of 1666 m.a.s.l. and is possible to visit.

Later on we go back to Sarajevo for around 2 hour transfer, expecting to be back around 8 PM.

What to Bring

What Do I Need to Bring?

Comfortable hiking boots or thick bottom sport sneakers
1 l water
Sun cream and hat (summer time)
Rain jacket (in case of bad weather)
2 spare t-shirts to change
Light-weight, breathable walking shirts and trousers
A small backpack to carry personal items (water, snacks, shirts to use during activities)

Trip Extensions

Trip Photos

Prokosko Lake at Vranica mountain - Bosnia and Herzegovina — *Prokosko Lake at Vranica mountain – Bosnia and Herzegovina*

Local man showing big jar of cranberries, locally picked and preserved in sugar at Prokosko lake - Bosnia and Herzegovina — *Local man showing big jar of cranberries, locally picked and preserved in sugar at Prokosko lake – Bosnia and Herzegovina*

*Hiking trail to Nadkrstac peak at 2112 m at Vranica mountain*

Sheep at Vranica mountain grasslands - Bosnia and Herzegovina — *Sheep at Vranica mountain grasslands – Bosnia and Herzegovina*

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I see Prokosko lake if I don’t want to do any hiking?
Easily, just book this as private tour, and we shall organize SUV transfer to the lake so you can explore it in very relaxed pace.
Is this tour for me?
This is an easy to moderate hiking tour which requires normal aerobic fitness; muscular strength and endurance.
I would like to join this tour but I do not have the necessary hiking equipment.
In case you have decided to join our hiking tour but forgot to pack your hiking boots or some other relevant part of hiking equipment you might be worried about, feel free to contact our team and we will do our best to provide the necessities.
Is lunch included in costs?
Yes, costs include picnic lunch. Please inform us in case of any dietary restrictions.
Can I join this tour other than from Sarajevo?
In case you are staying outside the city of Sarajevo please feel free to contact us so we could find the best way for you to join us.
Can I book as a solo traveller?
Yes you can. Significant number of our fellow travelers are solo.
How much should I tip?
Tips are not included in the tour costs, nor they are heavily expected in Bosnian culture. However when you receive excellent service, we recommend tipping.
How much in advance do I need to book this tour?
It is recommended to book at least 15 days in advance but our team will go above and beyond to confirm the trips even 24h before the supposed departure.
Can I pay for the tour with credit card?
Yes, we accept VISA and Maestro. Please note that, in case you would like to make a credit card payment, you will need to do it at our office or by prepayment via credit card authorisation form. Our guides can NOT accept credit cards.
Which currency is accepted for cash payment?
We are fans of our local currency (BAM), but you can also pay in EUR, HRK, USD, GBP or even combined.

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