Perućica, Nature reserve in Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Located near the Montenegro border, Perućica Forest spans 1,434 hectares and stretches from 500 meters to 1,800 meters above sea level.
The forest area received protected status in 1952, designated as a scientific research site covering an initial area of 1,234 hectares.
The Perućica Forest includes the Skakavac Waterfall, which drops 75 meters and represents one of the highest waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Access to the forest requires accompaniment by national park staff members, as it maintains strict preservation protocols for scientific research.
Trees in this untouched forest exceed 300 years in age, with scientific estimates suggesting the forest ecosystem has existed for 20,000 years.
GPS coordinates: 43.31402,18.69678
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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