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Hiking tour from Jezero to Botin
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· Bosnia and Herzegovina
The tour represents the northern approach to the highest peak of Velež. It is characterized by very difficult to pass wild areas and a very strenuous road.
difficult
Distance 11.8 km
4:05 h
178 m
1,037 m
1,924 m
1,051 m
This trail leads from Jezero, which is located under the north-facing barrier of the Velež rock, below the top Botin (1.5 h). The trail first leads through the woods, straight towards the steep cliffs above us. Just below the rocks, the trail turns right, and leads everything below the rocks, to a location called Polom (1.5 h). At Polom we turn left and climb straight uphill, climbing over the hot karst area, occasionally helping each other with our hands, until we reach the edge of the rock, from where we will see the southern slopes of Velež (1 - 1.5 h). At the edge of the rock we turn left and on the south-oriented slopes we move towards the highest peak of Velež - Botin.
Author’s recommendation
On the starting location (Jezero) there is a hunting lodge, with capacity of 10-15 persons, that is managed by Botin Forestry (Nevesinje municipality)
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,924 m
Lowest point
1,051 m
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On the road you should be careful when moving over the scrape. There are no mine dangers. It is also necessary to bring an all-day supply of water, as there are no permanent springs along the way.Tips and hints
Important note: for the passability of the last 3 kilometers of macadam access to the Jezero location, it is necessary to contact the Botin Forestry, because there is a locked ramp on the road. An alternative is to cross this part on foot.Start
Jezero (1,913 m)
Coordinates:
DD
43.327277, 18.017421
DMS
43°19'38.2"N 18°01'02.7"E
UTM
34T 258182 4801480
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Destination
Botin
Turn-by-turn directions
There is an intersection at Polom, the marking leads to the top of Botin on the left, continues to the right towards Velike Poljice and a circular tour back to Jezero.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
Access to the starting point (Jezero) is possible from two directions:- from Rujište, on a macadam road through the village of Zijemlje.
- from Nevesinje
Coordinates
DD
43.327277, 18.017421
DMS
43°19'38.2"N 18°01'02.7"E
UTM
34T 258182 4801480
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
11.8 km
Duration
4:05 h
Ascent
178 m
Descent
1,037 m
Highest point
1,924 m
Lowest point
1,051 m
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