Through Kozara Mountain Peaks

Being situated in the north-west of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Republic of Srpska entity, Kozara National Park covers the central part of the eponymus mountain – Kozara. Providing enjoyable adventures in hiking, hunting, fishing or simple walking through unspoiled nature, Kozara represents an unavoidable destination of all eager for rest and recreation. The overall length of marked mountain and biking trails in Kozara Mountain reaches 300 kilometers. Due to road network, land structure and attractive terain, Kozara can be climbed up from all directions, which will take you through the most beautifull landscapes of Kozara mountain.

Facts:

Proclaimed as National Park in 1967, member of EUROPARC

Area: 3520 ha

Nickname: “Green Beauty”

Mrakovica – central part of Kozara ( 804 m ), with WWII Memorial

The highest peak: Lisina ( 978 m above sea level )

The trail runs next to Gumlin, one of the most wonderful sites of Kozara National Park, where one can find a rocky layout, a cave and a 200 m long and 50 m high canyon made by Bijela Voda rivulet. The whole landscape makes a special impression to visitors. Dense forest, sporadic medows, pastures and numerous cold, drinkable water springs make an integral part of the transversal. The view from the peak of Gola Mountain stretches all the way to Republic of Croatia, towards towns of Prijedor and Banja Luka, fish pond Sanicani ( the largest one in B&H ), and onward to nearby mountains Grmec, Klekovaca, Ozren, Vlasic, Vitorog and Velebit in neighbouring Croatia ( 160 km of air distance ).

This transversal is equipped with 7 seals placed at control points, transversal diary, and Kozara map with marked itinerary.

All who successfully complete the route are awarded with a gold-plated badge.

This route can be done in a reversed direction as well, from Potkozarje ( Ivanjska ) to Mostanica Monastery. Clients may choose to go back to hotel after first part of route or spend the night in mountain hut Previja ( additional 10 Euros per person ). Experienced groups in good shape can finish this route in 1 day.

Ascent: 1570 m                                                             

Duration: 2 days or 14 hours

Length: 44 km

Severity: Medium

Please think about bringing with you:

• One botle of water 0,5 L ( eventhoug there are numerous mounatin springs of drinkable water )
• Some candy or food ( lunch is provided )
• Comfortable shoes
• Backpack
• Hat or baseball cap with sun screen
• Wind jacket