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Via Dinarica through Bosnia and Herzegovina: what to know before you set off
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Via Dinarica through Bosnia and Herzegovina: what to know before you set off

The Via Dinarica White Trail crosses the highest mountains in the country — from Čvrsnica and Prenj across Bjelašnica and Treskavica to Zelengora and Maglić. How it is divided, where you sleep and how to try it in a single weekend.

August 25, 20263 min read
Staying safe in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Staying safe in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina

A sudden change in the weather, fog on the ridge, a wrong turn or a twisted ankle — most accidents in our mountains start with the same mistakes. How to avoid them and who to call when you need help.

August 24, 20264 min read
What to pack for a day hike in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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What to pack for a day hike in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A 25-litre pack, two litres of water, three layers of clothing and a few things people routinely forget. A tried-and-tested list for day hikes in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

August 22, 20263 min read
How to read a tour's difficulty: fitness, technique and choosing the right one
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How to read a tour's difficulty: fitness, technique and choosing the right one

"Moderate hike, 14 km, 900 m of ascent" — what does that actually mean for your legs? We explain the numbers in a tour description, the K/T rating system on Kojeza and how to assess yourself honestly.

August 21, 20264 min read
Mountain huts in Bosnia and Herzegovina: how they work and how to behave
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Mountain huts in Bosnia and Herzegovina: how they work and how to behave

Hut, house or shelter? Who holds the key, what you pay, whether you need a sleeping bag and why boots come off at the door — everything to know before your first night in a mountain hut.

August 18, 20264 min read
Hiking with children: which trails to pick and how everyone enjoys it
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Hiking with children: which trails to pick and how everyone enjoys it

Children do not walk for the summit — they walk for the stream, the badger hole and the sandwich on a rock. How to choose trails by age, what to bring and the best family hikes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

August 17, 20263 min read
Why join a hiking society (and how to choose the right one)
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Why join a hiking society (and how to choose the right one)

Who paints the markers you follow, who holds the key to the hut and who takes you up your first Maglić? Hiking societies are the backbone of hiking in Bosnia and Herzegovina — here is what membership brings and how to find a society that fits you.

August 13, 20263 min read