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Bjelašnica
Steep Olympic runs
The Olympic mountain of 1984’s men’s alpine events, with steep runs and night skiing.
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About Bjelašnica
Bjelašnica, the Olympic mountain south-west of Sarajevo, hosted the men’s alpine events of 1984 and remains a favourite day trip from the city. Its highest summit reaches 2,067 metres, and winter brings snow up to three metres deep, with steep runs and night skiing on some evenings. In summer the high plateau turns to thick green grass, ideal for walking, and the mountain is the gateway to the shepherds’ village of Lukomir. Stay at the foot of the slopes to make the most of the early, quiet runs.
Our take
- Men’s Olympic runs
- Night skiing
- Summer plateau hikes
- Address
- Bjelašnica, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Sarajevo guide
- Price guide
- €€ (national parks price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bjelašnica before you go.
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