Discover the Olympic Mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina on a two-day mountain bike tour that offers stunning scenery and challenging trails. This region, marked by its Olympic history, ancient forests and rugged peaks, is a paradise for adventurous cyclists. The tour takes you deep into the mountains, on fast gravel roads and exciting singletrack, passing small, isolated settlements where life has remained unchanged for centuries.
Departure dates:
04-05 May 2024
08-09 June 2024
06-07 July 2024
03-04 August 2024
07-08 September 2024
Category: Mountain biking
Price: From 215 EUR
Itinerary:
Day 1: Our adventure begins in the village of Umoljani, from where we cycle through the Olympic mountain range of Bjelašnica to the highest mountain village in Bosnia, Lukomir (1,469 m). After a traditional lunch on the edge of the Rakitnica canyon, in what feels like the end of the world, the day ends with a technical climb through the red rocks of the Crveni Klanac pass down to Umoljani.
Accommodation: Pension Umoljani, Bjelašnica
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: On the second day, the route takes us back to Sarajevo via the Olympic mountains Bjelašnica and Igman. We follow the route that supplied Sarajevo during the war. If conditions are favorable, a climb to the top of Bjelašnica (2,067 m) is also possible. The tour ends in the afternoon in the Mojmilo Olympic Village, where the Green Visions office is located.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Included services:
Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Transfers on day 1 and day 2 (including luggage)
Accommodation in a mountain hut in the village of Umoljani
Meals: Breakfast (1x), lunch (2x), dinner (1x)
Rental bikes (Specialized Rockhopper Comp 2015/2016 mountain bikes)
VAT
Options: Helmets and water bottles from Green Visions can be provided upon request.
What to bring: Cycling gear, padded shorts, suitable footwear, daypack, 1 liter of water, rainwear, helmet and water bottle.