2-day Hike along the “Old Tobacco Road” to the highest peak in Prenj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Join Miroslav, an experienced mountain guide, and reach the highest peak of the beautiful Prenj Mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Private

Alps

2 Days

Jun - Oct

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Hike on the Old Tobacco Road, a historically significant site
Enjoy stunning panoramic views from Prenj's highest peak
The lack of light pollution makes for a great stargazing opportunity

Description

Prenj Mountain, which forms part of the Dinaric Alps, is located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Well-preserved and with stunning sharp peaks, it's widely considered one of the country's prettiest mountains.

We'll start our adventure hiking along Old Tobacco Road. This was once the preferred route for transporting tobacco to Bosnia from the Herzegovina region, since such trade was illegal and police weren't likely to be encountered on this rugged path. At first we'll be trekking in a wooded area, but later the trees clear and allow us great views of the surrounding mountain peaks.

Upon parting from Old Tobacco Road we'll begin our ascent to Prenj Mountain's highest peak, the Green Head (2155 m). When we arrive you can soak in the beauty of the mountain range and take pictures. After resting a bit we'll descend to the refuge where we'll spend the night. The lack of light pollution here means the stars shine amazingly bright.

We'll finish the descent on day two, taking another path so that we continue to discover new sites. After a couple of hours and having returned to the starting point, we'll drive back to Mostar.

Book now to complete a challenging and rewarding hike in one of Herzegovina's most beautiful places.

Also check out the other excursions I offer on my page.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Transportation start and back

Price details

Price includes transport to trail and return to Mostar, an Englishspeaking guide, a sandwich, snack, and coffee or tea.

Details

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Remember to bring: Hiking boots/sturdy sneakers, large backpack, sleeping bag, minimum 3 liters of water, rain coat, warm shirt, spare t-shirts, thin gloves, hat and sunscreen, meals for two days (guide will advise you about what to buy).

Meeting point

Pickup at your accommodation in Mostar.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

About the guide

Herzegovina

5.0

(8)

Hiking Guide

Welcome to your Herzegovina Hiking Adventure. My name is Miroslav Mihalj, born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I am the current president of the Croatian Mountaineering Association “Prenj 1933 Mostar”, certified Mountain Guide and Rescuer and I offer hiking, snowshoeing and ski touring tours around this beautiful region.

As mountain hiker I am proud to have climbed some of the highest peaks in Europe and Balkans as well as local peaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which I have climbed numerous times both in winter and summer.

I enjoy nature, that feeling of freedom and serenity the mountains offer. They are a place to find yourself and push your boundaries. I’m lucky to have been born in a place surrounded by beautiful and intact mountain ranges hiding the most exciting nature my country has to offer.

Very much excited to meet you and share with you this truly wonderful world!

Languages

English | Croatian

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What people are saying about Herzegovina

Sara

We really enjoyed our trip with our guide Mijo. He was extremely good in communicating at WhatsApp and very flexible. We ended our trip in a beautiful river with amazing surrounding view. I can highly recommend to do some hiking in the mountains around Mostar, really worth it.

Peter

Due to lack of snow the trip became a hike instead of a snowshoeing trip. Nevertheless it was an awesome experience in pristine mountain area. Miroslav was great. We didn’t meet another sole the full 22km and the lunch stop at the mountain hut was excellent.

Lewis

Miroslav was a fantastic guide. We wanted to see Outlaw’s Gate up Čvrsnica but didn’t know where to begin, including how to get to the trailhead. Miroslav picked us up from Mostar and took us up to the top. Friendly, knowledgable and funny, we always felt at ease with his expertise on the route. Miroslav is the best guide in Herzegovina - cheers!

Alessandra

My brother and I had a great day hiking with Miroslav, it was a beautiful route and matched my expectations in terms of difficulty. Miroslav patiently answered all my brother’s questions on the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Isabell

I enjoyed my time with Miroslav a lot! He is a great person and an even greater tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the whole mountain area around Mostar (and more) and very professional. He made me feel comfortable the whole time and adapted the tour spontaneously to my needs and wishes, which I appreciated a lot! So at the end we even did a beautiful via ferrata which was not the original plan and I loved it so much! He also brings local food a is so knowledgeable about history and other interesting things about Bosnia and Herzegowina. We had good conversations and a great time together! Thank you Miroslav!!:)