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Sutjeska National Park

Sutjeska National Park combines the 1943 battle memorial at Tjentište with the strict nature reserve of Perućica. Dragoš Sedlo offers a viewpoint option; entering the reserve requires an authorised, guided visit.

View from Dragoš Sedlo toward Perućica forest and Skakavac waterfall.
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What makes it special

  • The Valley of Heroes at Tjentište includes a monument, ossuary, amphitheatre and spaces dedicated to the battle.
  • Dragoš Sedlo looks out over Perućica’s canopy, Skakavac waterfall and the surrounding mountain ranges.
  • Perućica is a strict nature reserve with controlled access.
Tjentište
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Sutjeska National Park
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View from Dragoš Sedlo toward Perućica forest and Skakavac waterfall.

Sutjeska brings together Perućica and the memory of Tjentište

At Sutjeska, the viewpoint over the Perućica primeval forest and the Tjentište memorial make for an intense visit without confusing protected landscape with unrestricted access.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026