Stara Planina emerging as Serbia’s new winter hotspot with 13 km of ski slopes and affordable passes

While Kopaonik and Zlatibor remain Serbia’s most famous ski destinations, Stara Planina—the country’s largest mountain in eastern Serbia—still hides many of its natural charms from the wider public. Located near Knjaževac, Stara Planina forms a natural border with Bulgaria and offers stunning untouched landscapes and great potential for tourism development.

Covered in snow for almost five months each year, the mountain ranges between 1,100 and 1,900 meters above sea level, making it ideal for skiing. One of its most iconic spots, Babin Zub (1,758 meters), is a protected nature reserve and one of Serbia’s most scenic peaks.

Skiing on Stara Planina

The Ski Center Stara Planina includes runs in Konjarnik, Sunčana Dolina, Babin Zub, and Jabučko Ravnište, with a total of 13 kilometers of ski slopes.

Supported by

• Konjarnik – Four-seater chairlift with a moving belt, capacity 1,400 skiers/hour, length 1,150 meters.
• Sunčana Dolina – Anchor-type ski lift, capacity 1,200 skiers/hour, length 650 meters.
• Jabučko Ravnište – Serbia’s first gondola lift, eight-seater, capacity 1,200 skiers/hour, length 1,150 meters, connecting the main hotel with other slopes.
• Babin Zub – Four-seater chairlift with moving belt, capacity 2,400 skiers/hour, length 1,000 meters, plus a ski lift at Rudine linking Jabučko Ravnište with nearby trails.

The resort also offers a children’s ski area with a conveyor belt and a snowmaking system, ensuring reliable skiing conditions throughout the season. Trails of varying difficulty are available for skiers of all skill levels.

Ski pass prices

One-day ski pass:

• Nov 15 – Dec 16: Adults 3,450 RSD, Children 2,550 RSD
• Dec 17 – Dec 24, Jan 8 – Feb 10, Feb 18 – Mar 23: Adults 3,600 RSD, Children 2,850 RSD
• Dec 25 – Jan 7, Feb 11 – Feb 17: Adults 3,750 RSD, Children 3,000 RSD

Six-day ski pass:

• Adults: 13,500 – 14,400 RSD
• Children: 8,850 – 9,700 RSD, depending on the skiing period.

With its modern lifts, beautiful natural surroundings, and affordable prices, Stara Planina is fast emerging as one of Serbia’s most attractive winter destinations—offering both adventure and tranquility far from the crowded slopes of Kopaonik and Zlatibor.