eekend on Ozren, Rtanj or Devica Mountain

Laying between three mountains (Ozren, Devica and Rtanj) Soko Banja spa represents an ideal starting point for exploring the area. Microclimate conditions and unusual natural beauty makes this region very attractive. Join us on cycling or walking adventure in Soko Banja!!

 


Turkish Bath in Soko Banja

 Soko Banja is situated in the valley created by Mt. Rtanj (1560 m) and Mt. Ozren (1117 m), at an altitude of 400 m above sea level. This renowned spa and climatic and tourist resort is one of the most frequently visited places in our country. This might be due to the fact that organized tourism started here nearly 150 years ago. The thermal mineral springs of Soko Banja are aquatic thermal with thermal alkaline water. The temperature of the strongly radioactive water ranges between 28 and 45.50 C. The spa helps in healing bronchial asthma, chronic hepatitis, psychoneurosis, neurasthenia, lighter forms of high blood pressure, chronic rheumatism, as well as sciatica and post traumatic conditions.
Soko Grad is founded in 1st century by Romans to protect territory from attacks.
The most beautiful Ozren summit is Ostra Cuka (1117 m).


Waterfall Ripaljka

 

  
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
 


Penison Splendid in Soko Banja

 We will be situated in a private pension in Soko Banja. Our pension is located in the center of spa, in pedestrian area. It is one of the most beautiful house in the town, historical building protected by government. All rooms are with toilets and TV. The pension has very charming restaurant with local and national specialties. All meals (dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday) will be served in pension's restaurant.

TOUR SCHEDULE  
The tour starts on Saturday morning. Depending on your choice of transportation means we will send you forehand meeting place
WALKERS
 
Saturday:
Devica Option: About 11:30 pm we will start hiking to one of the most beautiful Devica summit - Ostra Cuka (1100 m). Total hike will last about 4 hours.
Rtanj Tour option:  We will take a 30km long ride  by car to reach a suitable starting point to the bottom of Rtanj mountain. 3 - 4 hours hiking to the peak "Siljak" (1560m above the sea level
OzrenTour option: Our goal will be Monastery Sveti Arhangel. Total hike will last about 4 hours.
Dinner at 8 pm. Longer option is available.


Restaurant Pecina (Cave)

Sunday: Breakfast at 9 am, 10 am - hiking to Soko Grad (Soko Grad is founded in 1st century by Romans to protect territory from attacks). There is not much left from Roman town in present. Ruins of Soko Grad have typical Serbian medieval fortifying site, lunch at 3 pm/ departure .
Both days, after hike you can relax your muscles in hot bath. You can choose to bathe in hot springs in Moravica River or go to old Turkish bath.
 


Moravica River

 CYCLISTS
Saturday:  Cycling tour starts 13 km from Nis in Gornja Toponica village. We will ride on backroads through countryside to the southern slopes of Ozren Mountain. Road is very scenic and traffic is minor. You will have impression that you are cycling on bicycle path. We will ride in moderate pace and make stops from time to time. Terrain is gently rolling with a few climbs. At the end of the tour there is a climb near Ostra Cuka summit. Tour will be full car supported and whenever you wish you can easily stop to bike and go in a car.


Ruins of Ancient Soko Grad
Support car will be always behind you to offer you some refreshment drink. Total tour is 48 km long but you can choose to ride shorter option. Longer option is available too.
Sunday: We will ride on backroads through countryside on the southern slopes of Rtanj Mountain. Road is very scenic and traffic is minor. You will have impression that you are cycling on bicycle path. We will ride in moderate pace and make stops from time to time. Terrain is gently rolling with a few climbs. We will pass trough one more spa - Josanica, and over Vrmdza village and Nikolinac we will ride back to Soko Banja. Total tour for today is 40 km long but you can choose to ride shorter option. Longer option is available too.
Tour is full car supported and whenever you wish you can easily stop to bike and go in a car. Support car will be always behind you to offer you some refreshment.


Access to Soko Grad

 WHAT TO BRING:

Walkers
We suggest to bring with you: comfortable hiking shoes , rain jacket, comfortable pants, cap, few pairs of socks, SP cream (sun protection), sun glasses, water bottle, small daily backpack, lunch for Saturday (sandwich, pastry...)
Cyclists
We suggest to bring with you: comfortable bicycling, cycling pants and gloves, rain jacket, bicycle helmet, cap or sun hat, few pairs of socks, SP cream (sun protection), sun glasses, water bottle, small daily backpack.
 
our package  includes:

- one night in charming private pension
- dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday
- two days full guiding service
- snacks and refreshing drink during the hiking/ cycling tours
- bathing in hot spring in old Turkish bath
- use of ACE bicycles and walking poles
- photos from this weekend burned on CD (we will mail you during the next week)
 


Devica Mountain- Ostra Cuka Summit 1117m.

Transport to/ from Soko Banja is not included. We  could provide transportation to/ from Soko Banja what we charge extra.

 

rip rating: Easy/ Moderate

  

For booking and information contact us at info@ace-adventurecentre.com

 

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