Golija Mountain
Welcome to Golija, one of the most beautiful mountains in Serbia! It is about thirty kilometers away from Novi Pazar, and its highest peak is Jankov kamen (1833 m). Golija is an ideal place for anyone looking for peace and escape from the city crowds. You will really relax on this mountain and after staying on it, you will return to your obligations full of energy and enthusiasm!
What to visit while you are on Golija?
Golija Nature Park is classified in the first category of protection as a natural asset of exceptional importance. Its borders are precisely defined, so that they include the areas of the municipalities: Ivanjica, Kraljevo, Raska, Novi Pazar and Sjenica. The slopes of this mountain are rich in snow during the winter, so they are extremely suitable for skiing. At that time, Golija has the most visitors who enjoy the winter magic and all the benefits of this mountain. We have selected a couple of places for you that you should definitely visit during your stay in Golija:
- Ski resorts on Golija - are located at an altitude of 1744 m.
- Tourist center Odvraćenica - has 5 lifts and 7 trails, length from 450 to 1100 m. The trails Kula 1, Kula 2, Kula 3, Kula 4, Goveđi do and Sovićke kolibe are recreational, while Kula 5 is intended for training skiers, so don't worry if you don't know how to ski - you'll learn it in no time!
- Amphitheater in Spruce - is a special attraction for students and a kind of school in nature. It involves long walks and picking a variety of mountain herbs and fruits, so you will be able to learn something while enjoying a relaxing walk.
- Commercial hunting ground - fallow deer farm for all hunting lovers.
- Hotel Golija - rooms and apartments of different accommodation capacity will be at your disposal, with a modern TV and a bathroom. In addition to comfortable accommodation, this hotel has landscaped fields for indoor soccer and small sports, so you can have more fun.
How to get to Golija?
- From Belgrade to Golija you can get by car in 3 hours and 40 minutes (by highway A2), while from Novi Sad you will travel 4 hours and 20 minutes.
- From Novi Pazar you can reach this mountain in about 40 minutes via Route 198. If you do not come by car, we advise you to call the taxi service: Yellow cab maxi taxi: 020 333 333 or Alfa taxi: 062 424 242.
Additional information
Did you know that Mount Golija is the cheapest in Serbia? When all the criteria are taken into account, wintering and skiing will cost you the least on this mountain. As an example, we mention the price of a daily ski pass, which is around 400 dinars, while the price of a children's pass is around 250.