Bikepacking the Balkans: A journey from the mountains of Montenegro, across the rugged spine of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the Adriatic coast of Croatia. From the rolling mountains of Montenegro across the rugged spine of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and finally to the Adriatic edge of Croatia, join Ben, Alan, and Britt on a journey defined not by speed, but by persistence.
Read the full article on bikepacking.com here: https://bikepacking.com/plog/wheels-over-warlands/
Check out our route here: https://www.komoot.com/collection/3837980/-a-dinaric-traverse
This isn’t just a bikepacking trip; it’s a traverse across “Old Warlands”—regions once defined by brutal conflict that now offer some of the most beautiful, secluded escapism in Europe.
In This Episode:
The Ascent Begins: Starting in Nikšić, Montenegro, we tackle the Durmitor National Park. With temperatures hitting 38°C and massive climbs, Day 1 tests our limits before rewarding us with an unforgettable sunrise at Durmitor Pass on Day 2.
Into the Wild: We cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina, facing essential resupplies, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the threat of thunderstorms (and bears).
The Scars of History: As we descend from the Sutjeska mountains, we encounter the first physical reminders of the Bosnian War—military outposts riddled with bullet holes.
The Spirit of Mostar: We experience the “best road descent ever” into Mostar, a city once fiercely contested and besieged. We reflect on the destruction and rebirth of the iconic Stari Most bridge and the enduring strength of the people who live there today.
The Climb Continues: After resting in Mostar, we tackle a 1,000m gravel climb toward the stunning Lake Blidinje.
Journey Highlights:
Route: Montenegro → Bosnia & Herzegovina → Croatia
Conditions: 38°C heat, off-road valley climbs, and mountain thunderstorms.
Key Locations: Durmitor National Park, Sutjeska, Mostar, and Lake Blidinje.
“Absolutely bloody rad.” – The trip in three words.
Subscribe to follow along for Part 2 as we continue our push toward the Adriatic coast!
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50uEGfnGNwI
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9 Comments
Thanks for watching! We loved the Balkans… what’s your favourite place you’ve been there?
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Unbelievable vid Ben, those camping spots 🙌
who is the third wheel
Thanks for creating such an amazing film to remember the journey
It’s just been pointed out that I mispronounced “Herzegovina” at the beginning of this video 😮😅 apologies, it is in fact Herzegovina 🇧🇦
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The 2 part series,what a great introduction to your channel 👍🏼
Great film how did you plot your route some of those gravel tracks look insane