Suva Planina is a mountain in southeastern Serbia, 45 km long and 15 km wide, belonging geologically and geographically to the Carpatho-Balkan group of mountains. It stretches in a northwest–southeast direction, with elevation zones ranging from 250 m to 1,810 m, beginning east of Niška Banja and ending southwest of Babušnica. Suva Planina is a massive formation with exceptional karst relief features, a treasure trove of sediment layers of various ages rich in fossilized flora, a unique phytocoenosis, and a forest ecosystem that includes 1,261 plant species. According to national legislation, it has been declared a protected area with the status of a nature reserve and a geological heritage site of Serbia.
Tour plan:
Departure in front of hotel in Niš at 07:30 a.m. We drive through Niška Banja and the villages at the foot of Suva Planina – Jelašnica, Čukljenik, Donja and Gornja Studena. After about an hour, we arrive at the starting point of the hike. The hike begins from Bojanine vode (864 m), along one of the most beautiful trails on Suva Planina. The ascent starts through the forest and leads to Mosor (984 m), one of the most attractive peaks on the mountain. The view from Mosor over the Suva ridge and the Zaplanje Valley is unforgettable. The trail then continues through rocky terrain to Sokolov kamen (1,523 m), the highest peak within the municipality of Niš. After some time spent at the summit, we descend along the ridge to Devojački grob (1,311 m), where we take a short break at the mountain pass. We then continue hiking toward the highest peak of Suva Planina – Trem (1,810 m). After about 1.5 hours, we reach the summit and enjoy the phenomenal view of southeastern Serbia. On clear days, the view stretches all the way to Bulgaria. After some time at the top, we return to Devojački grob and continue through the forest path to the access road leading back to Bojanine vode. There we take a short break, change clothes, and pack for the return to Niš. Arrival in Niš in the evening hours. End of program.
Details:
- Transportation
- Guide service
- Travel organization expenses.
- Meals
- Personal expenses.
Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots, several pairs of socks, short-sleeved T-shirts, a lightweight jacket with a hood (preferably waterproof), a fleece or sweatshirt, spare trousers, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. Optionally, bring sweets, snacks, refreshing drinks, and water. Pack everything in a small backpack.
A 50% advance payment of the total arrangement price is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 20 days before the start of the trip (with the option of installment payments). This program is based on a minimum of 8 registered participants. In case of changes in the monetary market (or the market of goods and services) or an insufficient number of registered participants, the tour organizer reserves the right to adjust prices, modify the program, or cancel the trip no later than 5 days before the scheduled departure.
According to the Serbian Law on Tourism (Article 79), for one-day excursions (trips shorter than 24 hours), protection is not provided in terms of travel guarantee.
The organizer of the trip is travel agency Nature Travel Office, licence number OTP 38/2025 issued by the Business Register Agency as of May 06, 2025. Nature Travel Office is insured by an insurance policy against responsibility for travel agencies in case of insolvency and liability in case of damage to the traveller, number 30000049351, by the insurer MILENIJUM OSIGURANJE ADO Belgrade. The policy is valid from April 01, 2025 to April 01, 2026. In this program, travel agency Nature Travel Office applies their general terms and conditions of traveling, which are included in signing up for the trip.
