Of all the hikes in Sutjeska, the one to Lake Trnovačko is certainly the most famous. And rightly so: it is one of the most beautiful hikes I have done since living in Bosnia and Herzegovina. And how cool is it that you actually cross a national border on the hiking trail?

Trnovacko Jezero is technically not in Sutjeska National Park, but in Piva National Park in Montenegro. You can reach the lake from Montenegro, of course, but the route from Bosnia and Herzegovina is also a popular hiking route.

This rewarding hike takes you in the first stage from the Prijevor viewpoint, the starting point and car park, directly into the shadow of Bosnia's highest peak, Maglić. The trail continues along scree fields, with rugged karst ridges to the left and right, down to a beautiful meadow surrounded by the high peaks of two national parks. Then it's a steep climb back up to the lake - the most challenging part of the route, which makes reaching your destination all the more rewarding!

Note: the entrance fee to the Natoinal Park is 5 EUR and the entrance fee to the lake is EUR 1, which you should have in cash. Also, as you are crossing a national border, you will need to carry an identity document.

Specifications:

• Length: 10,3 km

• Difficulty: moderat

• Height difference: 545 m

• Trail map