Sar mountain

With its looks, height and space, Sara has a dominant position on the Balkan Peninsula. Sar mountain has several peaks higher than 2,500 meters. It is situated in a large length of the Kosovo valley, about 80 km in the direction of the north-east to southwest. Sar Mountains National Park covers the northern slopes of the Sara mountain, and it is the largest center of biodiversity in the Balkans. Sara is the only habitat in the world with around 20 endemic species and natural rarities.


Well known Brezovica ski resort is located on the northwestern side of Sara. Climatic conditions, duration of snow cover from November to May, and lengh of the suitable slope as well as altitude of the individual trails, make it one of the most famous alpine ski centers in Serbia. Ski resorts are located at an altitude of 2,500 meters, and include 11 lifts with capacity for 10,000 skiers per hour.Paths are arranged for all of the alpine disciplines, and their average length is about 3,000 meters.

Sara has many glacial lakes, many mountain streams and rivers that are rich in trout, as well as outstanding opportunities for hunting, because it has mountain goats, bears, lynx, and grouse.

Picking herbs, recreational walking, hiking and excursions are excellent to do during the summer time.