LEARN ABOUT ALL HIGHLANDER FORMATS
Highlander Hercules
HIGHLANDER Hercules got its name after the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles. It is also the second-largest northern constellation and is simultaneously the longest HIGHLANDER route that spans over 5 days.
HIGHLANDER Hercules challenges you to join the adventure and get to know the wild, still unexplored landscapes, at the same time to discover the true mountaineer in you on these ancient and remote mountain paths. HIGHLANDER Hercules is a 103 km format that is experienced over 5 days and 4 nights under the open sky.
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July 2nd – 6th, 2025
Highlander Pegasus
The second-largest format is named after a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology. It is easily recognizable because it is dominated by a prominent asterism known as the Great Square.
HIGHLANDER Pegasus is a challenge in nature that lasts 3 days and takes you through the famous Stara planina Nature Park in Serbia with a length of 60 km. HIGHLANDER Pegasus is an event for all those who are not yet ready for our five-day adventure and crossing the HIGHLANDER Hercules trail.
HIGHLANDER Pegasus is an opportunity to test your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional limits in a safe and friendly environment. It is necessary to walk 60 km, which includes 2 checkpoints + 2 alternative places to spend the night + start and finish in a maximum of three days and two nights.
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July 4th – 6th, 2025
Highlander Orion
Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky.
HIGHLANDER Orion is a challenge in nature that lasts 2 days and takes you through the most beautiful part of the Stara planina Nature Park in Serbia along a 30 km long trail. HIGHLANDER Orion is designed as a weekend event for all those who want to experience the HIGHLANDER adventure and motivate themselves for multi-day adventures, in addition to waterfalls and famous peaks of Stara planina.
HIGHLANDER Orion is an opportunity to test your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional limits in a safe and friendly environment. It takes a maximum of two days and one night to walk the route, which includes 1 control point + 1 overnight stay + start and finish.
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July 5th – 6th, 2025
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Duty of RCS (Red Cross Serbia) and other professional services during events on Stara planina
- 3 hiking meals per day (dehydrated food, ready meals, spreads, cheese, bread, etc.)
- HIGHLANDER bandana
- HIGHLANDER ID - detailed instructions with a place to stamp each control point
- HIGHLANDER physical route map - detailed map
- HIGHLANDER gpx route map
- HIGHLANDER BIB number and other KIT items
- HIGHLANDER Patch
- HIGHLANDER Pin
- HIGHLANDER Certificate
- Organization of educational and entertainment activities
- Infrastructure at the start, finish, control points and along the route
- Preparatory one-day actions/hikking in different localities of the Republic of Serbia (period March-June 2024)
- Organization of educational activities before the HIGHLANDER Stara planina 2024 event
- Gifts from sponsors and organizers
- Organization of the party after the event