GETTING READY

Don't be fooled – HIGHLANDER is NOT comfy walk in the park!

Temperatures up to 25°C

Be prepared because it will affect your hiking experience on the HIGHLANDER to be bad or fantastic!

To be able to enjoy the track, we recommend conditioning before the event. (We recommend 200 km of hiking in total in the months leading up to the event). The functionality of the equipment you will wear on the HIGHLANDER must be checked beforehand.

On Fruška Gora there is a so-called forest climate, which is characterized by high humidity and low ventilation. Bring suitable and durable hiking clothes that you can wear in layers if necessary. Don't underestimate Fruška Gora.

Note - The packing list for HIGHLANDER 2DAY and HIGHLANDER 1DAY are different.

Temperatures up to 25°C

Get your backpacking checklist here

Backpack checklist

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 15-17 kg.

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 15-17 kg.

Make sure you can walk comfortably in your hiking shoes. Don't wear a brand new shoes - walk at least 10km in a brand new shoes (they also need to have some kilometres just like you) before the HIGHLANDER event.

Look into ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking methods of walking and packing. Bring only the indispensable items in your backpack and choose natural materials wherever possible.

A fully packed backpack, excluding food and water, should not weigh over 17 kg (10 kg for Lyra). The lighter, the better!

Follow all recommendations that are available through social networks HIGHLANDER Serbia.

If you have any doubts, feel free to send us questions at the e-mail address serbia@highlanderadventure.com

< 17 kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Weather

Expect changeable weather with a high chance of rain.

Clothing and shoes

Bring clothes for dry and rainy weather, a cap or hat, gloves, a long-sleeved shirt for cold weather (wool is best), long trousers as well as trousers and a jacket with a waterproof outer layer to protect you from the wind and rain. As for the material, we recommend merino wool, which is excellent for its characteristics (especially for underwear). Footwear must be tried on and worn before arriving at the HIGHLANDER itself. We recommend bringing a spare pair of sneakers or slippers, during the periods of your stay in the camp, to relieve the pressure on your feet, which are under strain all day long.

Food

For reheating food, you will need LPG or alcohol/gasoline.

To prepare food, you need to carry a burner and gas, as well as dishes. It is important to think about food preparation and adapt your eating habits to a stay in nature that takes place for several days.

Camping

Certain equipment is necessary for sleeping and preparing food. It is necessary to have a tent, a waterproof wing or a bivouac bag, a sleeping bag in order to have a real hiking experience. We recommend you to measure the weight of each individual item that is carried in a backpack for camping purposes.

Navigation

In order to navigate the trail, you must be able to read a map (provided by the organizer) and a compass. To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and use a compass. For HIGHLANDER 2DAY (Orion) format a special physical map will be provided by the Organizer.

Safety

For your safety, all participants must bring a first aid kit.

Accessories

A few days in nature without the possibility of using electricity means that it is necessary to think about external batteries, which are needed to charge all smart devices, which the participants of the HIGHLANDER event rely on.

Littering

We believe our participants love and cherish nature and all its beauty. We know you wouldn’t litter, so please bring a waste bag for your litter.

Littering on and around trails, checkpoints, and mountain lodges are forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome but must always stay on a leash. See the Rules for more info.

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER Fruška gora, Serbia, FOR LYRA download the Checklist

*Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!

BACKPACK

backpack (60L) (MI)
backpack liner/cover
dry bags (2-5L)
ziplock bags
trash bag (provided by organizer) (MI)

FOOD & DRINKS

meals divided by days (provided by organizer)
snacks
hydration bladder / water bottles (volume 4L) + water (MI)
water purification filter/drops/ tabs (MI)

COOKING

gas / alcohol stove and stove fuel (MI)
matches or lighter
cookware & cutlery (MI)
biodegradable hand sanitizer or soap (MI)

SLEEP SYSTEM

sleeping bag / bivouac sack (MI)
sleeping pad / bivouac sack with integrated sleeping pad (MI)
sleeping bag liner
pillow

SHELTER

tent / bivouac sack / hammock + tarp (MI)

NAVIGATION

map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer) (MI)
map cover (provided by the organizer)
compass (MI)
GPS device

CLOTHES

warm clothes layer (MI)
quick drying clothes (MI)
rain shell (MI)
hiking pants or shorts (MI)
underwear
hiking socks
bandana / hat
gloves
boots / trail runners (MI)
camp shoes

LIGHT

head torch / flashlight (MI)
extra batteries
tent light

HYGIENE & PROTECTION

toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste (MI)
toilet paper - biodegradable (MI)
soap - biodegradable (MI)
light towel
lip balm
insect repellent
sunscreen (MI)
sunglasses
first aid kit (MI)
survival blanket (MI)

PERSONAL ITEMS & GEAR

watch
duct tape
trekking poles
gaiters
knife
pen and paper
phone/camera
national ID card of passport (MI)
money (MI)
a copy of itinerary left with family or friends (MI)

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Backpack checklist

GETTING AROUND

Since Fruška gora is one of the rare examples of connecting the National Nature Park with the city, it is easy to get to by public transport. Transport to the start and from the finish line is NOT organized.

Parking is provided for all participants who come by private vehicle for the duration of the HIGHLANDER Fruška gora event.

TRANSPORT TO THE START

Arriving at the start is recommended using public transport, due to the large number of participants expected. Car parking for HIGHLANDER Fruška gora 2026 participants is provided at the start/finish place.

Each registered participant will receive information about the exact location and the place of the secured parking lot a few days before the start of the event.

Car parking will be provided without financial compensation.

It is recommended to come to the START AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE THE START in order to have enough time for registration, equipment check and final check of the route plan before going out on the track.

Registration will be organized ONLY at the start on March 28, 2026. from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (for participants of the HIGHLANDER 2DAY Orion format) and 29.03.2026. from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (for participants of the HIGHLANDER 1DAY Lyra format).