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Feb 02
in MTB BH routes 0 comments tags: Brasina, Mostar, Velež

Mostar – Velež

Velež

Velež

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Area name: Velež mountain
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 28-Aug-2009
Length (km): 49.0
Elevation gain (m): 1820
Technical difficulty: ●●
GPS tracklog: download




Overview of mountain biking route:

MTB route Mostar – Velež is situated on Velež mountain in south Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar town, the starting point of the route is situated on the west side of Velež mountain. There is Neretva river too. The highest point of the route is Brasina peak at elevation of 1897 meters over the sea level. Brasina peak is a nice sightseeing point with the opened view to Prenj mountain and Neretva river valley. The carriageway sections are dry and rocky. Due to deep gravel on some carriageway sections mounting of wide tyres 26″ x 2.35″ is recommended.





 
Getting there: Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar.
 
Map of mountain biking route:




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is on the east side of Neretva river in Mostar town. Coming from Sarajevo direction or north Mostar turn left at this junction on the highway. The paved road with the gradually ascent proceeds to the west side of Velež mountain. Keep straight for about 12.4 km and than turn left on this junction. The steep and rocky carriageway leads to the north west course. At elevation of about 1350 meters over the sea level, on the right side of the trail there is the water tank. If you need water be careful, use some filter to prepare the water for drinks. About 200 meters from the water tank to the south course there is Brasina shelter. Proceed on the carriageway to the north west course and than turn sharp right at the next junction. The steep ascent leads directly to Brasina peak at elevation of 1897 meters over the sea level. From Brasina peak you can get  a nice view on Neretva valley and Prenj mountain. Due to hazardous area (mine fields) at Brasina peak do not hike or ride outside of the carriageway. For comeback I rode on the same trail. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route from Mostar to Velež mountain

Elevation profile of MTB route from Mostar to Velež mountain

 
Notes & references:

The route is recommended during Fall. During summer time is very hot. Take enough drinks. Due to deep gravel on some carriageway sections mounting of wide tyres 26″ x 2.35″ is recommended. Due to hazardous area (mine fileds) at Brasina peak do not hike or ride outside of the carriageway. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

The bridge in Mostar town over Neretva river.
Mostar
The starting point
The paved road

Mostar town
Mostar town
The junction
Velež mountain. The carriageway section to Brasina peak.
Velež

The water tank near the trail on Velež mountain
The water tank
Brasina shelter
Brasina shelter
The junction

The rocky and dry trail to Brasina peak
The trail
The view to the north course (Prenj and Podrujišta are in the background) taken from Brasina peak.
At Brasina peak
At Brasina peak
At Brasina peak

The ruins of military building at Brasina peak
At Brasina peak
The view towards Neretva valley taken from Velež mountain
The view

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