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Feb 02
in MTB BH routes 0 comments tags: Tomislavgrad, Tušnica, Vitrenik

Tomislavgrad – Vitrenik

Vitrenik peak

Vitrenik peak

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Area name: Tušnica mountain
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 22-Jul-2009
Length (km): 51.9
Elevation gain (m): 1350
Technical difficulty: ●●●●
GPS tracklog: download




Overview of mountain biking route:

MTB route Tomislavgrad – Vitrenik is Tušnica situated on mountainin south region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Vitrenik is the highest peak of Tušnica mountain at elevation of 1697 meters over the sea level. The radio relay station is situated on the peak. The peak is a nice sightseeing point with the opened view to the lake Buško Jezero and many other mountains situated in the neighborhood. The long ascent section is a dry and rocky carriageway. The descent section from Vitrenik is a very steep and technically demanding trail.




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




 
Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is Tomislavgrad town. From the center proceed to Kupres and after about 1.3km turn left on the crossroad. The paved road turns into the carriageway. The gradually ascent leads to the hill and after the short descent turn left on the first crossroad. Turn right at the next crossroad and descend to the stream. Pass the stream and turn sharp right on the carriageway. Keep left at next 2 junctions and than proceed to climb on Vitrenik peak. The long ascent section leads straight to Vitrenik peak. From the peak descend on the steep & rocky singletrack to the south west course. This section is very steep and rocky with some short sections overgrown in the grass. The singletrack turns into the rocky carriageway. Keep east course and descend to the plateau. At the plateau there is a junction. Turn left and proceed to the south course on the carriageway partly overgrown in the grass. After about 2.3km turn right and descend on the very rocky trail. Pass along the forest near the spring of the water. The carriageway turns into the unpaved road. In Prisoje village turn left on the highway to Tomislavgrad. Just before the bridge turn left and proceed along the coast of the lake. Keep right on the next crossroad and proceed on the unpaved road to Vrilo village. The unpaved road turns into the carriageway and than follows a singletrack with a short hiking section above the spring of the water. In Vrilo village proceed on the carriageway to the east course. Turn left and ride back on the highway to Tomislavgrad. 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 Tomislavgrad to Vitrenik (Tušnica mountain)

Elevation profile of MTB route from Tomislavgrad to Vitrenik (Tušnica mountain)

 

 
Notes & references:

The best time for ride: spring and autumn.  During summer time is very hot. Take enough drinks. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

The church in Tomislavgrad
Tomislavgrad
The crossroad
The junction

The junction
The final section to Vitrenik peak
Vitrenik peak
The view from Vitrenik. Below is the lake named Buško Jezero.
The view

The downhill section from Vitrenik to Prisoje and the lake named Buško Jezero
The downhill section
Rocky trail
Tušnica mountain
Tušnica mountain

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