The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and covers roughly half of the country, including the capital Sarajevo, Mostar, Jajce, Travnik, Konjic, Bihać and Neum on the Adriatic. Ottoman bazaars and Austro-Hungarian boulevards sit beside Herzegovinian stone villages, emerald rivers and the Bjelašnica and Prenj mountains. Prices are low by European standards, the Convertible Mark (BAM) is pegged to the euro, and Sarajevo and Mostar are connected by a scenic road and a daily train.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.
Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.
Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.
Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.
When to hike
Seasonal conditions in Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina.
- Spring
- Snow lingers above 1,500 m until May
- Summer
- Best season; afternoon storms are possible
- Fall
- Clear but short days
- Winter
- Ski and snowshoe on Bjelašnica only
Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Hazard: Landmines remain in rural areas; stay on marked trails and check bhmac.org
Hazard: Mountain weather changes fast; carry a rain shell
Hazard: Mobile signal is patchy; tell your accommodation your route
Hazard: Carry water: few springs on high routes
Hazard: Dogs at sheepfolds can be aggressive