Berkovac – springs and hiking trails

Berkovac is shaped by the Berkovačka reka, named hiking trails, and the thermal and cultural attractions in the area around Banja Vrujci. The Berkovačka reka rises from numerous springs on the northern slopes of Berkovačka glava; some flow periodically, while others flow year-round. Near Berkovac, the river also takes in the permanently flowing Pear stream. When planning your trip, you can combine these natural features with a choice of route and the thermal and cultural attractions in Banja Vrujci.

Springs, peaks, and meadows

Another named natural landmark is Izvor Sveta voda, a spring on the summit of Berkovac. From there, you can see the surrounding natural landscape and Banja Vrujci. The meadows of Berkovac offer visitors and hikers a peaceful setting, as well as views of expansive green, gently rolling landscapes. The source of the Berkovačka reka, the summit spring, and the open meadows thus offer different ways to experience nature. If you would like to compare landscapes, these place names can help you distinguish between the different locations.

Hiking trails by length and route

The challenging Path of Love and Pilgrimage is 15 kilometers long and passes through Berkovačka glavica, Izvor Sveta voda, Berkovac, Dubrava, and the Berkovačka reka. Of the three routes listed here, it is the shortest and explicitly passes through Berkovac. Its waypoints connect several names associated with the local landscape and waterways.

The challenging Heritage Trail is 18 kilometers long and leads from Hotel “Vrujci” via Ribnica Nature Park and the birthplace of Živojin Mišić. Another challenging trail also starts at Hotel “Vrujci”: the 24-kilometer route passes through Pavlovića kosa, Šundići, and Paležnica on its way to Rajac. It serves as a connecting route for Suvobor, Ravna gora, and Rajac.

The three routes can be distinguished by their lengths and named itineraries: the 15-kilometer trail passes through Berkovac, while the two longer trails start at Hotel “Vrujci” and lead to other named landmarks. This lets you compare the routes by itinerary without treating the distances as walking times.

Thermal springs and culture in Banja Vrujci

In the area around Berkovac, Banja Vrujci has six thermal mineral springs. The low-mineral thermal waters are used to fill recreational pools. The healing mud covers an area of about 30 hectares. Banja Vrujci thus brings together springs, the use of thermal water in recreational pools, and an extensive mud area as distinct attractions.

Also in Banja Vrujci, the Vrujački izvori event takes place annually at the end of August. It aims to preserve ethnological values, traditions, and the natural and cultural heritage. If you would like to plan your trip around the event, check the exact date for the relevant year in advance.

Choose your travel focus

The routes differ in length and itinerary; the event offers a cultural reason to visit.

Discover more destinations: Rakari, Ćelije, Slavkovica, Mionica, Gornja Toplica, Popadić, Osečina, Vrelo

For the broader travel overview: Kolubara District.