Prokosko Lake

Closing the list of best lakes to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Prokosko Lake. The Prokosko Lake is situated in a stunning natural amphitheater hidden on the Vranica Mountain, which has a reputation for being the hiding spot of hajduks (outlaws) throughout history. The mountain eye, as it is still affectionately referred to, is situated at a place 22 kilometers from Fojnica at a height of 1635 meters above sea level.

Aside from its stunning fairytale surroundings, what makes this area so unique is that it is home to the endemic subspecies of Triton. The lake is of the glacial type and several springs with pure water are flowing into this lake.

The basin of Prokosko Lake has been legally protected since 1954, solely because of this resident, Triturus alpestris Neisseria, which bears the name of the ornithologist who discovered it at the National Museum of BiH in Sarajevo.

In 1982, the lake and its surrounds were designated as a regional park of nature. They were given rigorous protection, and in 2005, the region was designated as a natural monument. On your way from Fojnica to Prokosko Lake, you can stop at the mountain lodge Jezernica for a break. From there, you have three options for continuing your journey: on rented bikes, on a designated hiking track, or by your automobile.

Location: Vranica Mountain