An annual hiking event: Meet Kozara 2023

If you enjoy hiking and exploring new heights then we have a perfect place for you to be. On the 10th of September, an annual hiking event to Kozara is happening under the name “Meet Kozara 2023”!

Mountain sports club Patrija for the seventh year in a row organizes this event in order to promote hiking and walking as part of a lifestyle, to encourage people to spend more time in nature, and to promote the region of Kozara to tourists.

If you decide to join this event, you will able to see:

• Kozara: 13th Skojevka monument,
• Projsa Peak – the highest peak in the City of Gradiška,
• Mountain Lodge Previja,
• Gola planina,
• Bijele Vode rest area and,
• Monument to the Revolution in Mrakovica

Gola mountain – viewpoint, Photo: Ana Timarac

The total length of the trail planned is 19 km and it will roughly take 7 hours of walking with breaks. The route is easy and everyone with good physical strength is welcome to join.

The plan is as follows:

8:00 a.m. – Gathering and departure in front of the Arena sports hall
9:00 a.m. – Gathering at the 13th Skojevka monument and departure for the trail
11:30 a.m. – Arrival at the top of Projsa, break for breakfast
1:00 p.m. – Arrival at the Previja mountain lodge, break for refreshments
2:00 p.m. – Arrival at Gola Planina
2:30 p.m. – Arrival at Bijele Vode rest area
4:00 p.m. – Arrival at Mrakovica, lunch, awarding of certificates of appreciation

In case you are worried about how to get there and what to do regarding food, organizers made sure to secure transportation, lunch, and refreshments on the route.

Now that you have all the most important details, feel free to contact Gordana at +387 61834467 or send a message to Mountain Sports Club Patrija  Facebook account in case you have any additional questions and to apply for this event.