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Discover Vareš

Culture & heritage

This valley was once at the heart of the medieval Bosnian kingdom, and Vareš has mined and worked iron for centuries. Its heritage is close and uncrowded.

  • Ruined medieval stone walls on a forested hilltop above a gorge.

    ≈ 20 km · 3 h

    Bobovac royal fortress

    The ruins of the medieval seat of the Bosnian kings, above a forested gorge.

  • Old houses among meadows in a highland village.

    ≈ 25 km · 2 h

    Kraljeva Sutjeska

    One of the oldest Franciscan monasteries in Bosnia, below Bobovac.

  • Old houses among meadows in a highland village.

    ≈ 15 km · 2 h

    Oćevija

    A mountain village with old houses, meadows and a quiet way of life.

  • A dewy mountain meadow with wildflowers in the morning.

    ≈ 18 km · 2 h

    Mijakovići

    The village at the foot of Bobovac, starting point for the fortress walk.

  • A cobbled street in an old mountain town with a bell tower and a minaret.

    ≈ 1 km · 2 h

    Vareš old town

    The mining heritage of Vareš, a short walk from VELES.

More to discover

  • Nature & hiking

    Marked trails to ridges and viewpoints, from an hour's walk to a full day.

  • Bike & MTB

    Forest roads and mountain-bike routes for an easy loop or a long climb.

  • Experiences

    Photography walks, motorcycle routes and seasonal activities.

  • Winter

    Snowshoe walks, winter trails and warm evenings back at the lodge.

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