The Zlatibor district, located in the western part of Serbia, continues to assert itself as an exceptional tourist destination, attracting an increasing number of visitors every year. In addition to traditional forms of tourism, such as mountain and spa, a significant growth in the field of ecotourism has been observed in recent years, and one of the key initiatives developing in the region is the Via Dinarica.
The development of the Via Dinarica trail in Serbia is still in its initial phase. The trail is not connected to routes in neighboring countries, nor is it included in the tourist offer of the Zlatibor region. Although the current situation is such, there is an obvious interest on the part of various actors, including managers of protected areas, mountaineering associations and local tourist organizations, to initiate the development of the Via Dinarica Green Trail in Serbia and to integrate it into the tourism offer of the Zlatibor region.
This enrichment of the tourist offer could attract a larger number of tourists who are interested in outdoor activities and exploring the natural beauty spots of the Zlatibor district.
A key component of the sustainability of the future trail is cooperation with the Mountaineering Association of Serbia and local clubs in the municipalities through which the route will pass. Their continuous and professional work will be necessary to maintain the high standards of quality and quantity of this unique tourist trail.
Considering the potential and interest that Via Dinarica brings to the Zlatibor district, we can expect that this initiative will further enrich the tourist offer of the region and attract travelers seeking natural beauty and adventure.
The project "Via Dinarica: The Green Path Across the Border" is implemented within the framework of the IPA II Cross-Border Cooperation Program Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014 - 2020, which is co-financed by the European Union, while the contracting authority is the Ministry of Finance - Sector for Contracting and Program Financing from funds of the European Union. The project is jointly implemented by the Regional Development Agency Zlatibor from Užice, the Association Zemlja Dinarika from Sarajevo and the Municipality of Vareš.