Divcibare: Mountains, Hiking Trails and Winter Experiences

Divčibare is a tourist mountain resort in the central part of Maljen, at an altitude of 980 metres. The landscape combines wide meadows, marked hiking trails, viewpoints and winter activities. When planning a trip, you can therefore choose between active days in the snow, hikes outside the winter season and peaceful nature observation.

Skiing and Hiking in the Mountains

Visitors can ski in Divčibare for around four months of the year. The Crni Vrh ski run is approximately 850 metres long, providing a clearly defined reference point for planning a winter trip. If you do not want to limit your stay to the cold season, you will find hiking opportunities in natural surroundings outside the winter season.

The hiking trails in Divčibare are marked. In general, the climbs require only a small amount of effort. The starting point for the hikes is at Kota 980 in the Divčibare Nature Centre. In addition, the Divčibare Centre–Velika Pleća hiking trail begins in the centre of the town and ends at Velika Pleća. This information will help you determine your preferred daily routine: you can plan a tour from the Nature Centre or include the named route between the centre and Velika Pleća in your plans.

Meadows, Plants and Animals

The character of the mountain resort is shaped by lush meadows. Large areas of the slopes are covered with daffodils, while medicinal plants such as yarrow, deadly nightshade, thyme, wormwood and lemon balm grow in the green pastures. These details also make the landscape interesting for travellers who want to appreciate not only the trail but also the plant life during a hike.

In the mountain landscape, visitors can observe deer, hares, squirrels, wild boars and martens. This makes it possible to combine an active day of hiking with nature observation and exploring the meadows when planning a trip with different interests, without every activity having to focus on the same aspect.

Viewpoints, Waterfall and Local Legends

The Mali Golubac viewpoint is located on the western slopes of Maljen in Divčibare. From there, views extend towards Suvobor, Povlen and the valleys descending towards the Kolubara. The Tree of Love viewpoint is also visited to enjoy the scenery. This place is also associated with a locally transmitted legend about the knight Andrijaš and a forest fairy.

The Skakalo waterfall, located near Divčibare, plunges over a rocky ledge along a stream into a gorge. It is approximately 30 metres high and accessible via a forest path. Alongside the open mountain meadows and viewpoints, it therefore offers a landscape experience featuring water, rocks and forest. The Church of Saint Pantaleon in Divčibare was also visited and adds a religious site to the possible impressions.

The Right Accommodation for Planning Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Divcibare, it is worth first deciding what you want to focus on during your trip. For skiing and winter days, the Crni Vrh ski run is the obvious reference point for your plans. For hiking, you can consider the starting point at Kota 980 in the Nature Centre or the beginning of the Divčibare Centre–Velika Pleća trail. Those primarily looking for scenery and views can include Mali Golubac, the Tree of Love or Skakalo waterfall in their personal selection.

Divčibare offers a mountain resort with clearly recognisable natural and recreational features, without requiring you to limit yourself to just one season.

Other destinations in this selection: Sjenica, Mokra Gora, Bajina Bašta, Drijetanj, Mitrovac, Kamenica, Rožanstvo and Draglica.

To the main travel overview: Zlatibor District.