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Vucko Trail 60 km - Trail running in Bosnian mountains
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KucaPhoto: visitkonjic.com
The hardest of three trails to run this year at the Vucko trail running event scheduled for 23.06.2018. It runs through little known areas of Olympic mountain Bjelasnica and Visocica mountain.
Distance 60.3 km
12:10 h
3,082 m
3,082 m
1,960 m
1,006 m
This trail goews through remote and untouched landscapes of Olympic mountain Bjelasnica near Sarajevo city, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. From the finish line of Olympic ski competitions trail goes to wilder side of Bjelasnica through forest and highlands, ancient villages and medieval archeological spots on UNESCO heritage list, descending down to magnificent canyon of Rakitnica and climbs up to one of greatest ridge trails in this part of the world. In its second half, the trail follows part of 34th stage of Via Dinarica trail .
There are few more highlights on the way back to Babin do and finish line.
Author’s recommendation
If you consider youself a good runner and looking for a great chalange, this is a great oportunity to test yourself, while visiting some great places and meeting with great people.
Author
Via Dinarica BiH
Update: July 30, 2019
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Vito, 1,960 m
Lowest point
1,006 m
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Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Mountain Lodge Bijele VodeGuesthouse Umoljani
Mountain Hut Umoljani
Ljetna bašta Restaurant
Mountain house Natura AS
Safety information
Will be provided by the Organizer.Tips and hints
Start
Hotel Bjelasnica (1,267 m)
Coordinates:
DD
43.714670, 18.283990
DMS
43°42'52.8"N 18°17'02.4"E
UTM
34T 281201 4843767
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Destination
Hotel Bjelasnica
Public transport
Minibus no 85 drives from Ilidza to Sinanovici.By road
From Sarajevo airport drive towards Foca. At Krupac query turn right, and at junction to Igman continue straight-left after stop sign. Hotel Bjelasnica is first on the left, at the entrance to valley Babin do.Parking
Parking available in front of the hotel. If full, main parking lot is right down below the main road.Coordinates
DD
43.714670, 18.283990
DMS
43°42'52.8"N 18°17'02.4"E
UTM
34T 281201 4843767
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Pair of trail runners, water, whistle, first aid kit and mobile phone. More details and information will be provided by the Organizer.Reviews
Distance
60.3 km
Duration
12:10 h
Ascent
3,082 m
Descent
3,082 m
Highest point
1,960 m
Lowest point
1,006 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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