Adventure43.715° N · 18.258° E

Bjelašnica

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The 1984 Olympic mountain for the men's alpine races, 30 km from Sarajevo, with skiing in winter and walks to highland villages in summer.

Best time
Dec–Mar ski, Jun–Sep hike
How long
1–3 days
From Sarajevo
≈ 45 min by car

What to see

  • The Babin Do ski area
  • The 2,067 m summit with its weather station
  • The highland villages of Umoljani and Lukomir
  • The Olympic ski jumps on neighbouring Igman

Winter and summer

In winter the slopes above Babin Do cover beginner and expert runs, and lift passes cost a fraction of Alpine prices. From June to October the mountain is open for walking: marked paths lead from Babin Do to the summit and on to Umoljani and Lukomir.

Good to know

  • Winter tyres are compulsory in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 15 November to 15 April.
  • Weather on the plateau changes fast; carry layers even in summer.
  • Stay on marked trails and ask locals before leaving them.

Practical information

Getting there

Drive via Hadžići or over Igman, about 45 minutes from Sarajevo. In the ski season, buses run from Sarajevo to Babin Do.

Tickets

Lift passes are sold at Babin Do. Check current prices with the resort operator, ZOI '84.

Opening hours

Lifts run roughly December to March, depending on snow.

Parking

Large car parks at Babin Do; some are paid in the ski season.

Prices and hours change. Check before you go.

Local tip: Stop in Umoljani for the medieval tombstones and a homemade cheese pie.

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Lukomir

A shepherds' village at about 1,470 m on the edge of the Rakitnica canyon, among the highest inhabited villages in the country.

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Sarajevo & mountains

Vrelo Bosne

The spring of the Bosna river: a park of ponds, streams and wooden bridges at the foot of Mount Igman.

City
Sarajevo & mountains

Sarajevo

The capital in a valley ringed by mountains. Ottoman Baščaršija, Austro-Hungarian boulevards and the Latin Bridge sit within a twenty-minute walk.