Trekking and Hiking Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Via Dinarica

The Via Dinarica is a mega hiking trail that spans over 2000km through six countries from Albania to Slovenia. The route follows the spine of the Dinaric Alps, through its karst peaks and plunging canyons with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s section often considered to be the best.

The White Trail, one of three, is presently the only one that takes you from start to finish and includes the highest peaks in each country. You’ll hike along well-maintained trails, through rugged and mountainous terrain, passing glacial lakes and forested canyons. Just when you feel you’ve left all civilisation behind, you’ll stumble upon Lukomir, Bosnia’s most remote village, perched above Rakitnica Canyon.

You can also trek through the Zupa Valley, fed by the Neretva river, and discover the depths of the 800-metre deep limestone canyon found in the river’s upper stretches. Challenge yourself to tackle the country’s highest peak, Maglic, or explore dense beech forests below.

Prenj

Many of the region’s hikers will tell you that Prenj is Bosnia’s most attractive hiking destination, but also the most unforgiving one. Often called the ‘Bosnian Himalayas’ It is located in the very heart of the Dinaric Alps and is home to some of the region’s most epic karst scenery.

The ascent takes you through thick Bosnian fir forests before you scale the range’s highest peak, Zelena Glava (2155m). The quickest route to the top is from Jezerce Hut, taking approximately two to three hours. You’ll need to have a good level of fitness for this one, but the challenging, rocky route means you won’t share the summit with crowds.