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Prokoško Lake Snowshoeing – Full Day Tour from Sarajevo

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10 Hours
Availability : December to April
Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Min Age : 8+
Max People : 8 persons
Tour Overview

One of the best winter outdoor experiences in the vicinity of Sarajevo is snowshoeing at Vranica mountain and fairytale explorations of the frozen, snow-covered Prokoško glacier lake.

Located at the altitude of 1670m above sea level, Prokoško lake and the village on its edges, during the winter time becomes the ghost region. Due to the road impassibility when the large snow drifts block the connecting road, the whole village from December to May is completely abandoned and snow-owned, making it an ideal place to explore and admire the beautiful and human-free natural wonder. So the only way to reach is by snowshoeing adventure.

Highlights

Important Notice

Region of Vranica mountain trail from Jezernica to Prokoško Lake is completely safe from any perspective of mines. 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 mountain guide and driver. Guide in different language available on request.
  • Picnic lunch. Vegetarian options available.
  • Free of charge pickup Either if you go from Sarajevo or Mostar.
  • 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 December to late March.
  • 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 For guests leaving from Sarajevo, we can start from our office or arrange free pick up on request as well.

Technical Specification

  • Tour Class: Medium
  • Walking Distance: 9 km
  • Minimum Altitude: 1185m
  • Maximum Altitude: 1675m
  • Total Elevation Gain: 630m

Itinerary

Activity Note: The tour is adapted to all ages and is medium demanding. Due to the distance of the locations, we use vehicles during to get to the starting hiking point and the rest of the tour is done on foot via idyllic winter natural surroundings.  

Meet & Greet

Meet our team at the office or your preferred pickup location. The morning 1hour ride will take us from Sarajevo towards Fojnica, via Kiseljak and rural parts of central Bosnia. Central Bosnian mid-high mountain of Vranica is mainly covered in beautiful pine trees and the beautiful scent of the mountains is mind-blowing. The starting point of the snowshoeing is a place called Jezernica, which usually during the winter is the furthest accessible part of the road towards Prokoško lake.

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Prokoško Lake snowshoeing trail

The starting point of the snowshoeing is a place called Jezernica, which usually during the winter is the furthest accessible part of the road towards Prokoško lake.

Enjoying the snowshoeing experience on the trail towards the Prokosko lake

Once we leave our car and start our snowshoeing adventure, the trail will take us past the beech and pine forest along the beautiful Jezernica river.

During the winter snowshoeing towards Prokosko lake under the fresh snow is very unique experience

The first part of the trip until we reach the lake is around 2.30 to 3 hours of pleasant slightly uphill terrain, making the total length of the first part of the tour around 4.5 km.

Proskosko Lake (on the left) frozen and covered in snow. The village (on the right) is fully deserted during the winter.

Once at the lake, we’ll have a well deserved break, taste our delicious funky-style picnic lunch and explore the village. The picnic lunch is prepared fresh and tasty, according to a Bosnian style of mountain cuisine with hot Bosnian herbs made tea.

Proskosko lake (left) frozen and covered in snow with a village (right) fully frozen and covered in snow. The massif of the Vranica mountain in the fog (background)

As mentioned, the village and the lake itself during the winter are completely inaccessible by the road, meaning the only way to reach it is by snowshoeing. Local villagers usually leave the village with the first snowfalls, so mostly from December to May, sometimes even until June the village remains completely empty and deeply covered in snow. 

Prokosko lake is famous for winer time adventures throughout the deserted village

During those months the Prokoško lake and village are an amazing opportunity to explore this beautiful, completely human-free region. Numberless houses around the lake, during the rest of the year make Prokoško lake quite a busy place, with tourists from all around the world rushing to witness the ultimate beauty. However, if you happen to travel around Bosnia during the winter, then this is a must experience adventure.

Exploring the winter time deserted village is the reward for daring to take beautiful snowshoeing tour at Vranica mountain

The lake being quite shallow, is usually frozen for most of the winter and deeply covered in snow, making it quite an interesting place to explore. The lake is located at the altitude of 1675m above sea level and maximum 13m deep.

After free time at the village, it is time to go back. The return time is around 1.30 hours, making the total snowshoeing time around 9km.

Taking a rest on the way down from Prokosko lake towards Jezernica

Arrival time back to Sarajevo is around 5 or 6 PM.

What to Bring

What Do I Need to Bring?

  • Layered clothing
  • Waterproof hiking boots
  • 1 l water
  • Hat, gloves, scarf etc.
  • Spare t-shirts to change
  • Light-weight, breathable walking trousers
  • Snacks
  • A small backpack to carry personal items (water, snacks, shirts, etc.)

Trip Photos

Beautiful Jezernica creek at Vranica mountain
Beautiful Jezernica creek at Vranica mountain
Snowshoeing at Vranica mountain
Snowshoeing at Vranica mountain
Beautiful snow covered Proskosko lake and village under the Vranica mountain massif
Beautiful snow covered Prokosko lake and village under the Vranica mountain massif
Drinkable water spring at Vranica mountain
Drinkable water spring at Vranica mountain
Jezernica creek at Vranica mountain - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jezernica creek at Vranica mountain – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Winter time at Prokosko lake at Vranica mountain
Winter time at Prokosko lake at Vranica mountain
Winter time in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Prokosko Lake at Vranica mountain
Winter time in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Prokosko Lake at Vranica mountain
Prokosko Lake village at Vranica mountain during the winter
Prokosko Lake village at Vranica mountain during the winter
Snow covered mountain in central Bosnia
Snow covered mountain in central Bosnia

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is this tour for me?
    This is an easy to moderate snowshoeing tour which requires normal fitness level.
  2. What snowshoeing equipment does the tour include?
    The tour include pair of snowshoes and hiking poles.
  3. I would like to join this tour but I do not have the necessary equipment.
    In case you have decided to join our snowshoeing tour but forgot to pack your hiking boots or some other relevant part of winter time hiking equipment, feel free to contact our team and we will do our best to provide the necessities. 
  4. Is lunch included in costs?
    Yes, costs include picnic lunch. Please inform us in case of any dietary restrictions.
  5. Can I book as a solo traveller?
    Yes you can. Significant number of our fellow travelers are solo.
  6. 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.
  7. How much in advance do I need to book this tour?
    It is recommended to book at least 5 days in advance but our team will go above and beyond to confirm the trips even 24h before the supposed departure.
  8. Can I pay for the tour online with credit card?
    Yes, we accept all credit cards.
  9. 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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