Activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Highlights
Passionately embraced by The Unac and The Una rivers, carefully hidden and preserved for ages there ...
The Unac River Canyon is a natural geomorphological phenomenon.
In the area of Ljubuski there is a unique natural beauty built by the water of the river Trebizat, ...
Wolves' mountain, with its height of over 1300 meters, represents one of the highest peaks of the ...
Rakitnica is one of the largest tributaries of the Neretva River, located between the Bjelašnica and ...
Vjetrenica cave is a tourist attraction located in Ravno municipality in Zavala.
Sutjeska National Park
Narrow paths wind through colorful flower meadows and along refreshing lakes in the Zelengora Mountains or lead athletically ambitious hikers to the highest peaks in the Sutjeska National Park. This is one of the oldest national parks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and offers absolutely unspoiled nature with rugged rocks and crystal clear lakes as well as one of the last primeval forests in Europe.
By the way, if you are looking for peace and solitude, Sutjeska National Park is the right place for you. Hours of hiking without meeting a single person are possible here. For example, on the Maglič, with 2386 m the highest mountain in Bosnia, right on the border with Montenegro.
The canyons Neretva and Rakitnika
Long distance hiking on Via Dinarica
The Via Dinarica is one of the most beautiful long-distance hiking trails in the world. On more than 1000 km it winds through the Balkans from Albania to Slovenia. Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia lie along the route. Hikers can choose from three different variants.
The so-called White Trail – the main route of the Via Dinarica – connects the highest mountain peaks of the Dinaric Alps. Alpine trails, narrow paths and views at their best can be found along the route. The Green Trail is just that: a green carpet of meadows and forests along the lower mountains of the Dinaric Alps. Along with the abundant wildlife, the Green Trail is a beautiful alternative to the alpine White Trail. The Blue Trail veers off toward the coast and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. The mountains are smaller, but still no less attractive than inland. The fresh scent of herbs and the sea breeze are constant companions on the trail.
The romance of remote villages
They can mostly only be reached via single-lane gravel roads with many potholes. Nevertheless, the bumpy journey to the mountain villages such as Lukomir or Umoljani is worth it.
Lukomir is the highest village in the mountains. Most of the inhabitants are shepherds who live from their sheep and their products. There, where there are significantly more sheep than inhabitants, electricity has been coming from the socket since 2002.
Umoljani, located southwest of Sarajevo, is much more accessible than Lukomir. A special feature here are the medieval gravestones that can be found around Umoljani. Small tip: In the mountain hut between Umoljani and Gradina, Emin, a villager, serves delicious typical dishes.
Photo: Lena Wiesler, Outdooractive Editors
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