IN THIS CHAPTER
Read at your own pace. Take the ideas that fit your trip, and leave room for your own route.
Sutjeska and Zelengora
Zelengora brings together forest, pasture and mountain lakes, including Orlovačko and Donje Bare. A lake walk and a demanding summit are different propositions. Plan for the chosen route, access and conditions, not a blanket description of the national park as easy or challenging.
Perućica: a viewpoint is not an entry permit
Seeing Perućica from a viewpoint is different from entering the reserve. The park requires entry visits to be announced, approved and accompanied by authorised park personnel. Check the current arrangements before planning a visit. Perućica is on UNESCO's Tentative List, which is not the same as World Heritage inscription.
The Una's separate visitor areas
Štrbački Buk and Martin Brod are different parts of the Una experience. Choose the exact area, then check its entrance and approach. Old prices, generic map pins and assumptions about roads are not a substitute for current visitor information.
Keep the plan honest
Not every scenic route stays within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Trnovačko Lake, often approached from the Sutjeska area, is in Montenegro. Cross-border outings need their own checks. For any park day, explain your interests, comfortable walking level and travel dates before choosing a route.