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E4: Sokobanja – Jalovik izvor vs E7-12a: Бријач – Увац – Сопотница

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
E4: Sokobanja – Jalovik izvor E7-12a: Бријач – Увац – Сопотница
Distance 53 mi86 km 45 mi72 km
Elevation gain 6,893 ft2,101 m 6,024 ft1,836 m
Typical duration 4 days 4 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Serbia Serbia
Best time to hike Best months: April, June Best months: June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E4: Sokobanja – Jalovik izvor vs E7-12a: Бријач – Увац – Сопотница: which should you hike?

At 53 mi86 km, E4: Sokobanja – Jalovik izvor is the longer route — roughly 8.8 mi14 km more than E7-12a: Бријач – Увац – Сопотница (45 mi72 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, E7-12a: Бријач – Увац – Сопотница is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.