Prokoško Lake
A glacial lake at about 1,630 m on Mount Vranica, ringed by a village of wooden shepherds' huts.
- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- How long
- 1 day
- From Sarajevo
- ≈ 2 h by car
What to see
- The lake and the wooden huts around it
- The climb to Nadkrstac, the highest peak of Vranica at 2,112 m
- The Franciscan monastery in Fojnica on the way
What to expect
Prokoško is a protected natural monument. Around the lake stand dozens of wooden huts used by shepherds in summer, some now rented to visitors. It is a good base for walks on Vranica, where you can see far across central Bosnia on clear days.
Good to know
- Swimming is not allowed; the lake is protected.
- Snow lies here from November to May, and the road is often closed.
Practical information
- Getting there
From Fojnica, about 20 km of mountain road, the last part steep and unpaved. Local jeep transfers run from Fojnica in summer.
- Tickets
Free.
- Parking
Parking below the hut village.
Prices and hours change. Check before you go.
Local tip: The last part of the road is steep gravel. Use a high car or a local jeep transfer from Fojnica.
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