Snowshoeing Cvrsnica Mountain

Explore snow shoeing in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visit the beautiful scenery of Mount Čvrsnica and Hajducka Vrata (Outlaw’s Gate) in winter.

Overview

Category: Moderate - Demanding
Activity: 7-9 hours hike (600-800m ascent)
Period: December to April (depending on snow availability)

Čvrsnica Mountain, as a part of mountains representing Dinaric extension of the Swiss Alps, is located in northern Herzegovina. It has more than ten summits above 2000 m. Its highest peak – Pločno (2228masl) is actually the highest mountain peak in all Herzegovina and bears the name „Herzegovina’s roof top”. Čvrsnica also hides beautiful lakes: Blidinje, Crepulja and Crvenjak. Its bio-life is characteristic with numerous endemic species (like Munika Pine) and is also known as a home of chamois.

We find it as the ideal place for all those who desire silence, wilderness and mountain peacefulness, complemented only with sounds of wind and hidden forest inhabitants

Price

75 € price based on minimum 4 persons
85 € price based on minimum 3 persons
2 persons – 110 €/per person
1 person – 180 €

Included

Transport from Mostar to the starting point of mountain trail and back, English speaking, fully equipped, and experienced mountain guide, sandwich, snack, coffee or tea and dinner at local national restaurant. Hiking poles and snowshoes included as well.

To bring

Hiking boots, medium backpack, minimum 2 l of water, winter outdoor clothes, spare shirts, warm gloves, hat and sun protection crème and sun glasses.

Departure and return

From your accommodation site at 6:00 am where our guide will be greeting and transporting you to your starting point. We return 8:00 pm to your accommodation site

Program

The Hike

High mountains in Herzegovina region are ideal for snowshoeing as they are covered with plenty of snow in winter. This hike starts in Nature Park Blidinje and leads us through endemic Munika Pine woods of Čvrsnica Mountain followed with open valleys offering spectacular views on highest mountain peaks. If you are in strong physical condition after approximately 4-5 hour we will as well be able to gaze upon one of the most beautiful destinations in mountains of Bosna and Herzegovina, Hajdučka Vrata (Outlaw’s Gate, 2000 masl) that are protected as Natural Monument of the country since 1985. Formed by wind, rain and sun during thousands of years the Gates rise from the rocks and form an exquisite arch. The legend says that Hajduci (Outlaws fighting for freedom among people during Ottoman Empire) proclaimed themselves there and everyone who passed the gate became bulletproof. This spectacular spot brings us breathtaking views all around, overlooking the nearby mountains hidden behind this stunning phenomenon. We take our time for some camera shots to memorize the power of nature and after a good rest and snacks we had back on our route. Untouched snow and hiking in wilderness of complete silence is a unique experience awaiting you on this hike. After 3-4h return enjoying fresh, perfumed air of Čvrsnica Mountain, we finis our tour with a warm dinner with traditional national dishes of Herzegovina upon which we drive back to Mostar.

Mountains invite you to sharpen your senses

Area map

From

€75 per person

Transport included
Experienced guide
Sandwich, coffee or tea
Dinner at national restaurant
Hiking poles and snowshoes

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Testimonials

Hiking with Miroslav on Prenj mountain was a wonderful experience. We hope to come back next year to visit Blidinje Nature Park.

John GarrisonCustomer

We were group of four and took a tour with Miroslav to Velez mountain. From Brasina peak we enjoyed wonderful views of whole Herzegovina and even catched a glimpse of Mediterranean sea in the distance. This was a highlight of our trip to BIH

Ralph BergerCustomer

Miroslav and I went on 1 day hike on Prenj. He was very fast and clear in communication and arranging logistics. He showed to be very familiar and knowledgeable about the mountain area. Prenj was definitely one of the most beautiful mountains I have seen

RenataCustomer

Best Holliday Adventure! From Mostar we went to a nearby mountain with Miroslav to hike River Bijela Canyon. Such a nice tour, colorful forest, perfectly clean river and in the end a treat, cute little waterfall. Thank you Miroslav!

HelenaCustomer

Miroslav is great professional guide. He know very well local mountains and their conditions. We spent together a few days in Prenj mountain range. +++ communication, flexibility, knowledge, price, abilities --- nothing

Jan HaračCustomer

My brother and I had a great two days of hiking with Miroslav. The routes were varied but equally beautiful, matched my expectations in terms of difficulty and Miroslav patiently answered all my brother’s questions on the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Alessandra Nilsson-LadnerCustomer

We had an amazing day hiking with Miroslav! He shared his love of the mountains and his country with us and accommodated several levels of hiking skill with kindness and grace. It was a great way to spend the day!

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