WHAT ARE WE PLANNING?
You asked for Tara, and Tara it will be! A place that god Tar chose for his home for a reason. The famous Serbian spruce did the same, waiting for years to be discovered, nestled comfortably among other conifers. Here, rivers become lakes, shepherds turn into prophets, and viewpoints speak more than a thousand words.

IN SHORT
TARA TOUR
DATE: 07.12.2024-08.12.2024.
!!! SIGN UP BY 02.12.2024.!!!
FEE: 60 EUR (INCLUDES: transportation, 1x overnight stay, organization)
ACCOMMODATION: ZIP APARTMANI

WHAT'S THE PROGRAM?
07.12.2024. NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - RAČA MONASTERY - LAĐEVAC SPRING - LJELJENSKA STENA - KRSTAČA - CRNJESKOVO - ZIP APARTMENTS
ROUTE LENGTH: 4km + 8.5km
ELEVATION GAIN: 300m
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

Departure from NOVI SAD and BELGRADE in the early morning hours (exact time and place will be announced a few days before departure). We'll drive through Valjevo to Bajina Bašta and Tara.
In the morning, we'll arrive at RAČA MONASTERY, perfectly nestled at the foot of Tara by the river of the same name. We'll take a break in the monastery and slowly prepare for what awaits us. After visiting the monastery, a short walk to the LAĐEVAC SPRING follows, cascading down steep cliffs, offering a unique sight.
We'll return to the bus and head to a place called Šljivovica, where our second walk begins. The first thing we'll encounter is a small, charming lake called Jarevac. After that, there are three viewpoints, each offering a more beautiful view than the last. First, LJELJENSKA STENA, then KRSTAČA, and finally, the fantastic CRNJESKOVO.

We'll return to the bus and head to the accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

08.12.2024. ZIP APARTMENTS - TEPIH LIVADA - BANJSKA STENA - SPAJIĆ LAKE - ZAOVINE – DRINA HOUSE - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD
ROUTE LENGTH: 6km + 5km
ELEVATION GAIN: 300m
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

In the early morning hours, we'll pack our things into the bus and head towards Mitrovac.
First, we’ll visit the famous TEPIH LIVADA, named for the feeling of walking on it.
After that, we’ll start our walk to the most famous viewpoint on Tara - BANJSKA STENA. The trail takes us partly across meadows and through a pine forest, with a stop at a few more viewpoints, the most famous being Velika Stena.
We’ll get on the bus and drive towards the dam at ZAOVINE LAKE. We’ll start the walk by descending an asphalt road towards the villages of Lazići and Spajići. We’ll arrive at the small Spajići reservoir, tucked beneath cliffs where Pančić first discovered the famous Serbian spruce. After enjoying the beauty of the lake, we’ll follow the flow of the Beli Rzav river to the large dam. A climb awaits us, where one side offers a view of Spajići Lake, and the other side shows the stunning Zaovine Lake.
To end this adventure, we won’t miss the chance to enjoy the view of the famous DRINA HOUSE, one of the symbols of this region.
After that, all that’s left is our return to Belgrade and Novi Sad in the late evening hours.

WHAT DO WE USUALLY BRING ON HIKES?!
- A smile, good mood, and good health.
- Plenty of water, at least 2L per hike, snacks, refreshments for the climbs and walks ahead.
- Food, fruit, snacks, sweets for breaks during the hikes.
- Comfortable and sturdy, proper footwear for walking in nature.
- If you already have your favorite walking stick, bring it, and if not, nature hides your new favorite.
- A cap/hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, anything you think will protect you from the sun if it's strong.
- Spare clothes, warm and dry change of clothes within reach after each walk.
- Swimsuit, towel, slippers.

IMPORTANT NOTES!!!
- The number of sign-ups will be limited, and only members of the MOUNTAINEERING SOCIETY HTS (MB:28748817) (Contact us for details about membership and buying 2024 membership stamps) or any mountaineering society within PSS have the right to participate in the trip.
- Fee: 3000rsd (for transport, paid to the association's account upon sign-up) and 4000rsd (given during the trip for accommodation costs, entrance fees, parking, and tolls).
- The organizers reserve the right to change the program due to unforeseen circumstances, inability to access certain sections, or even cancel the trip.
- Please, when signing up, send us the number of people, their names, phone numbers, and the departure location along with a membership confirmation in our organization. After sign-up and payment, due to the proximity of the event, it will be impossible to cancel transportation and accommodation, meaning no refund will be possible, but a replacement for the registered person will be possible, of course.
- This trip does not provide protection regarding travel guarantees according to article 86, paragraph 3 of the Tourism Act.
- The tour is NOT recommended for people with heart conditions or any other ailments that could be adversely affected by physical activity.
- Please be PRECISE AND ACCURATE when it comes to the departure time, but on the other hand, don’t stick too strictly to the hiking schedule.
- We kindly ask all participants to bring ONLY POSITIVE VIBES, A CHEERFUL SPIRIT, AND A GOOD MOOD. See you there.