Conquer the Slopes of an Olympic Legend
Saddle up for an epic journey across Bjelašnica, the legendary mountain that hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics. This is your chance to trade pavement for pine-scented forest trails, vast highland plateaus, and thrilling downhill tracks. This guided mountain biking tour is a full-day adventure that combines challenging riding with some of the most spectacular scenery surrounding Sarajevo.
Feel the burn in your legs on the climbs and the rush of adrenaline on the descents as you explore a network of gravel roads and singletrack trails. You will pedal through remote landscapes, pass traditional highland villages, and be rewarded with panoramic views that stretch for miles. This is the ultimate mountain biking experience for those looking to discover the wild, rugged beauty of Bosnia’s Olympic mountains.
The Challenge: What to Expect
This tour is rated as moderate to demanding and is best suited for riders with some off-road experience and a good level of fitness. The route covers a variety of terrain, including gravel fire roads, old military tracks, and sections of mountain singletrack. Be prepared for significant climbs and rewarding, long descents.
Your adventure will include:
- A full day of mountain biking on diverse and challenging terrain.
- Expert route-finding and guidance from a local mountain bike guide.
- A mix of strenuous climbs and exhilarating descents.
- An incredible way to experience the scale and beauty of Bjelašnica.
What We Provide
We provide everything you need for a fantastic day of riding.
- For Biking: A high-quality, modern mountain bike (hardtail or full-suspension) and a helmet.
- For Guiding: A professional, experienced mountain biking guide who knows the best trails.
- For Comfort: Transport from Sarajevo to the mountain and back, plus a traditional lunch.
Included & Excluded
Included
- A professional mountain biking guide.
- Mountain bike and helmet rental.
- Transport from Sarajevo to Bjelašnica and back.
- A traditional lunch at a mountain lodge or restaurant.
Excluded
- Personal riding gear (gloves, glasses, specific shoes).
- Additional snacks and drinks.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Gratuities for your guide.
Tour Plan: A Step-by-Step Journey
Your Bjelašnica Biking Itinerary
A full day of epic riding, planned for maximum adventure.
Your day starts with a morning pick-up in Sarajevo. We will drive up to our starting point on Bjelašnica mountain. Here, you will be fitted for your bike and helmet, and your guide will give a briefing on the day's route and safety.
We hit the trails. The next several hours will be spent exploring the mountain. The route will be tailored to the group's ability but will feature a fantastic mix of climbs and descents, passing through forests and across open plateaus with incredible views.
We will take a well-deserved break for a hearty, traditional lunch at a mountain lodge, giving you a chance to refuel and rest your legs.
After lunch, we tackle the final section of our ride, often a long, thrilling descent back towards our transport. Once the ride is complete, we will load up the bikes and drive you back to Sarajevo in the late afternoon.