Trek through deep limestone gorges, explore subterranean sinkholes and hike the highest peaks on the Via Dinarica trail.
Hike to the summit of Maglić Mountain at 2386m along the iconic Via Dinarica trail. Discover Europe’s oldest primaeval forest in the Sutjeska National Park and follow trails deep into the limestone gorges carved out by the Upper Neretva river – the only major river that forges a route to the sea.
While it may be a small country, hiking in Bosnia and Herzegovina, its unique karst landscapes and rugged terrain won’t disappoint. Hike hut to hut as you scale peaks, walk through grasslands and pass glittering, glacial lakes. In summer, temperatures hang in the balmy mid-twenties, making trails more accessible than in winter, when they can be concealed by snow.
Both the capital of Sarajevo and Herzegovina’s capital Mostar, with the 16th-century Stari Most Bridge and UNESCO-protected old town, provide good access to the mountains located between them, as well as a wealth of cultural attractions.
Whichever city you start from, here are our favourite places to hike in Bosnia and Herzegovina.