Abstract
The aim of the paper was to determine type and application of navigation instruments for the activities in nature. During the realization we used Garmin (eTrex) navigator. The measurements of the sections of one day excursion, orienteering competition and ski track were done. The main parameters that were measured are: height above sea level, height difference, track length and overall time necessary to pass on foot certain relation. One day excursion included hiking to the lodge in Stambulcic to the Novak's cave at the mount of Romanija. Orienteering competition was done at the section at Stambulcic, and ski track was located near the hotel where the Lodge of the Faculty of Physical Education is situated. All trails are in the mountain environment and can serve not only to climbers, scouts, athletes (for preparation periods), for recreation, but also to the students during the educational activities in nature.