The Berkovačka reka rises from numerous springs on the northern slopes of Berkovačka glava. Some flow intermittently, while others flow year-round. Near Berkovac, the Pear, a stream that flows year-round, joins the Berkovačka reka. Meadows also define the area: they offer visitors and hikers peace and views of expansive, green, gently rolling landscapes.
Springs and thermal attractions nearby
Near Berkovac, Banja Vrujci has six thermal mineral springs. The low-mineral-content thermal waters are used to fill recreational pools; the healing mud covers about 30 hectares. This gives the surrounding area another focal point alongside the river and meadows. When choosing where to visit, it is worth keeping the attractions distinct: the watercourse and meadows are in Berkovac, while the thermal springs, recreational pools and healing mud are in nearby Banja Vrujci.
Choose hiking trails by distance and destination
The challenging, 15 km Path of Love and Pilgrimage passes through Berkovac. Its waypoints include Berkovačka glavica, Izvor Sveta voda, Berkovac, Dubrava and the Berkovačka reka. This route therefore connects several of the landscape features named for Berkovac.
The challenging Heritage Trail is 18 km long and runs from Hotel “Vrujci” via Ribnica Nature Park and the birthplace of Živojin Mišić. Another challenging route is 24 km long: it runs from Hotel “Vrujci” via Pavlovića kosa, Šundići and Paležnica to Rajac and serves as a connecting route for Suvobor, Ravna gora and Rajac.
The routes range from 15 to 24 km: the 15 km trail passes through Berkovac, the 18 km Heritage Trail goes via Ribnica Nature Park and the birthplace of Živojin Mišić, and the 24 km route connects Suvobor, Ravna gora and Rajac. All three trails are described as challenging.
Summit views and a cultural event
Izvor Sveta voda is located at the summit of Berkovac. From there, you can see the surrounding countryside and Banja Vrujci. The spring is also a waypoint on the 15 km Path of Love and Pilgrimage. So if you choose your route based on named stops, you will find a specific connection here between the summit, the spring and the hiking trail.
The “Vrujački izvori” event takes place in Banja Vrujci every year at the end of August. It promotes the preservation of ethnological values, tradition, and natural and cultural heritage. If you would like to include it in your travel plans, check the event dates for the relevant year.
Accommodation in Berkovac
Vila Iva is a rural tourism business at Vrujačka 103 in Berkovac. Rural tourism is well developed in the municipality of Mionica, especially in Popadić, Berkovac and Planinica.
Discover more destinations: Mionica, Gornja Toplica, Osečina, Slavkovica, Ljig, Ćelije, Vrelo, Rakari.
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