Skiing on Kopaonik

Kopaonik is the highest mountain massif in central Serbia, with its highest peak – Pančić’s Peak – rising to an altitude of 2,017 meters above sea level.

This mountain is part of Kopaonik National Park and is known for its high number of sunny days throughout the year, which is why it is rightfully nicknamed the “Sunny Mountain.”

In addition to being a natural oasis, Kopaonik is also the largest ski resort in Serbia, ideal for winter sports enthusiasts as well as those seeking active holidays year-round. Below, you’ll find essential information for skiing on Kopaonik.

The History of Skiing on Kopaonik

Kopaonik has a long and rich skiing tradition – as early as 1935, the first ski competitions were held here. This sporting activity continued until 1941, when it was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. During the war years, the then-mountain lodge on Kopaonik was completely destroyed. On the same site, a new lodge was built in 1948 and named Olga Dedijer, in honor of the renowned doctor and participant in the National Liberation Struggle.

A major step toward international recognition came in March 1984, when Kopaonik hosted the prestigious Alpine Skiing European Cup. This event earned the mountain the status of an international sports center.

Skiing Today

Skiing on Kopaonik typically begins in early December and lasts until April. Thanks to a modern artificial snowmaking system, most of the slopes (97%) are covered with snow even during periods of low natural snowfall.

There are 28 ski lifts and two conveyor belts available, with a total length of 22 kilometers, capable of transporting over 34,000 skiers per hour. This ensures an efficient and enjoyable experience on the slopes without long wait times.

The longest slope is Krčmar, stretching 2,020 meters, while the total length of all ski trails on Kopaonik is approximately 64 kilometers. Dozens of trails are designated for both alpine and Nordic skiing—the Nordic tracks alone reach up to 20 kilometers in length. For those seeking a professional challenge, three FIS-certified slopes are available for slalom and giant slalom. Night skiing enthusiasts can enjoy illuminated slopes such as Pančić’s Peak Karaman Greben and Malo Jezero

List of Slopes

Slope Number	Slope Name	Length (m)	Width (m)	Area (m²)	Difficulty
1	Sunčana dolina	1052	41	43160	Easy
1.1	Sunčana dolina	559	43	24040	Easy
1.2	Sunčana dolina	1116	41	45880	Easy
1.3	Sunčana dolina	1098	10.2	11228	Easy
2	Malo jezero	522	40.6	21199	Easy
3	Krst	515	49.3	25398	Easy
3.1	Krst	647	84.3	54524	Easy
4	Pančićev vrh	691	23.9	16524	Moderate
4.1	Pančićev vrh	786	28.8	22633	Moderate
4.2	Pančićev vrh	1322	32	42317	Moderate
4.3	Pančićev vrh	785	23.3	18274	Moderate
4.4	Pančićev vrh	1272	28.5	36199	Easy
4.5	Pančićev vrh	466	40.5	18869	Easy
5	Treska	1304	22.8	29700	Easy
6	Duboka 1	1046	36.5	38152	Difficult
6.1	Duboka 1	1596	36.9	58887	Moderate
6.2	Duboka 1	661	31.4	20724	Moderate
6.3	Duboka 1	653	40	26120	Moderate
7	Karaman greben	1275	28.2	35952	Easy
7.1	Karaman greben	1160	28.3	32766	Easy
7.2	Karaman greben	621	41.3	25664	Easy
7.3	Karaman greben	288	42.4	12224	Easy
8	Mali karaman	1221	35.5	43391	Easy
8.1	Mali karaman	1236	33.3	41149	Easy
9	Marine vode	952	21.5	20497	Easy
9.1	Marine vode	1419	32	45339	Easy
10	Karaman	1029	31.3	32195	Easy
11	Jaram	625	35.5	22167	Easy
12	Gobelja relej	644	28	18055	Moderate
12.1	Gobelja relej	661	42.1	27849	Easy
13	Gobelja	599	49	29351	Difficult
13.1	Gobelja	1001	37.6	37647	Moderate
13.2	Gobelja	532	40	21280	Moderate
13.3	Gobelja	576	39.8	22937	Difficult
13.4	Gobelja	545	35.4	19270	Moderate
13.5	Gobelja	138	36.3	5010	Moderate
13.6	Gobelja	591	44.6	26385	Difficult
14	Kneževske bare	817	38.6	31545	Easy
15	Brzeće-Mali karaman	1887	20	37740	Easy
15.1	Brzeće-Mali karaman	1540	41.7	64180	Difficult
19	Gvozdac	1297	47.3	61333	Difficult
19.1	Gvozdac	949	43.2	40979	Difficult
19.2	Gvozdac	787	54.5	42930	Difficult
19.3	Gvozdac	338	53.8	18173	Difficult
20	Duboka 2	733	35.4	25950	Moderate
21	Krčmar	2020	28.2	57003	Moderate
21.1	Krčmar	1459	40.2	58690	Moderate
22	Mašinac	345	25.3	8718	Easy
24	Vučak 2	213	23.5	5013	Easy

List of Ski Lifts

Number	Ski Lift Name	Length (m)	Capacity (Skiers per Hour)	Elevation Difference (m)	Ride Duration (min)
1	Sunčana dolina	963	2070	191	6.1
2	Malo jezero	450	880	76	2.3
3	Krst	671	2018	116	4.3
4	Pančićev vrh	1393	2400	248	4.64
5	Treska	781	900	200	5.4
6	Duboka I	1409	1800	385	4.69
7	Karaman greben	1225	3000	173	4.08
8	Mali karaman	1042	2400	193	6.67
8.1	Mali karaman A	1082	900	193	5
9	Marine vode A	909	900	187	4.5
9.1	Marine vode	909	1800	187	4.5
10	Karaman	857	900	140	4.5
11	Jaram	598	900	68	3
12	Gobelja relej	705	960	180	3.5
13	Gobelja	878	2400	232	3.21
14	Kneževske bare	836	900	149	4.5
15	Brzeće – Mali karaman	3745	1600	844	12.5
19	Gvozdac	1500	1800	384	4.11
20	Duboka 2	1107	1800	395	3.69
21	Krčmar	1939	1800	471	6.46
22	Mašinac	300	450	45	2
24	Vučak 2	222	706	20	2.5
26	Traka Jaram	70	200	10	2
27	Traka Ski vrtić	72	175	5	2
28	Traka Mašinac	60	175	25	2

List of Ski Pass Sales Points

Info Center TO Raška 1: 08:00 to 21:30 POS
Info Center TO Raška 2: 08:00 to 16:00 POS
Info Center TO Raška 3: 08:00 to 21:30 PUB
Info Center TO Raška 4: 08:00 to 16:00 POS
Bob on Rails 1: 08:00 to 15:30 POS
Sports Valley (Pančić’s Peak starting station) 1: 08:00 to 16:00 POS
Sports Valley (Pančić’s Peak starting station) 2: 08:00 to 21:30 PUB
Sports Valley (Pančić’s Peak starting station) 3: 08:00 to 21:30 Kiosk
Ski Resorts Serbia Administration Building 1: 08:00 to 16:00 POS
Gondola Brzeće-Mali Karaman (starting station) 1: 08:00 to 16:00 PUB
Gondola Brzeće-Mali Karaman (starting station) 2: 08:00 to 16:00 POS
Kopaonik Garage: 08:00 to 21:00 Open Kiosk
Ski Resorts Serbia Administration Building 2: 08:00 to 21:00 PUB
Ski Resorts Serbia Administration Building 3: 08:00 to 21:00 Kiosk
Kraljevi Čardaci – Weekend Village Kopaonik: 08:00 to 21:00 Kiosk (behind Maxi store, in apartment building)
Hotel Grand: 08:00 to 15:30 Open POS
Hotel Putnik: 08:00 to 21:00 Kiosk
Hotel Gorski: 08:00 to 15:00 POS
Hotel Rtanj: 08:00 to 21:00 Kiosk

You can purchase a discounted ski pass online and pick up the card at one of the designated sales points. Link for purchase

Ski Schools

Ski School Name	Phone	Web page
Adventure Serbia	381 62 200 053	https://adventure-serbia.com/
Kopsport	381 60 088 5088	https://ski.rs/skola-skijanja-kopaonik/
MM Ski Sport	381 62 88 28 568	https://www.mmskisport.com/
Ski škola Nix	381 67 718 64 84	https://skiskolanix.rs/
Ski škola Kopaonik	381 62 8254 704	https://skiskolakopaonik.rs/
Ski-Škola.rs (Ski Fun School)	381 64 641 89 45	https://www.ski-skola.rs/
Crvena Zvezda	381 69 131 53 00	https://crvenazvezdaski.rs/

The use of a protective helmet is mandatory for children up to 12 years old, and it is also recommended for other skiers and snowboarders.
The use of motorized sleds is strictly prohibited on the ski resort, except when used for official purposes.