Stara planina

First time camping

by Aleksandar Beserminji

September 3rd, 2016

Temska, Serbia

Without any previous experience in camping, we headed to the southern part of Serbia, to the Stara planina (Old mountain), with couple backpacks and a small tent. We encamped in this quite big village for this part of the country. If you prefer, you can check a video of our trip on YouTube.

We arrived late, so it was almost midnight when we finally set up our tent and prepared everything for a sleepover.

We arrived late, so it was almost midnight when we finally set up our tent and prepared everything for a sleepover.

In the morning we found a small river

In the morning we found a small river "Temšica", really close to our camping site.

Couple kilometers away, we found small waterfalls with quite a nice place around for making a lunch or even camping.

Couple kilometers away, we found small waterfalls with quite a nice place around for making a lunch or even camping.

Babin zub, Crni Vrh, Serbia

Next day, first top to conquer was Babin zub. It's located about 40km away from Temska village, so going there by car is recommended.

We found some blackberries and a quite big mushroom

We found some blackberries and a quite big mushroom

Enjoying the view

Enjoying the view

Doing some macro photography

Doing some macro photography

On our way there were more and more blackberries and raspberries as well

On our way there were more and more blackberries and raspberries as well

Nice view, but not from the top.

Nice view, but not from the top.

Finally the view from the top

Finally the view from the top

Zavojsko jezero, Serbia

Second day we decided to visit a lake.

(Un)fortunately this is mapped as a road on google maps. It is possible to cross over with some 4x4, but we had to cross it on our 2. btw. It is called 'mrtav most' (dead bridge).

(Un)fortunately this is mapped as a road on google maps. It is possible to cross over with some 4x4, but we had to cross it on our 2. btw. It is called 'mrtav most' (dead bridge).

After 5km hike, finally the lake. If we agree to believe to people who were passing overthere, this water can be used for drinking. It's also good for swimming :)

After 5km hike, finally the lake. If we agree to believe to people who were passing overthere, this water can be used for drinking. It's also good for swimming :)

On the way back to the car, we found one more flow. The water is incredibly cold, but clean.

On the way back to the car, we found one more flow. The water is incredibly cold, but clean.