As part of project activities aimed at maintaining and improving hiking trails along the White and Green Lines of Via Dinarica, maintenance activities have been carried out over the past several weeks across several mountain areas throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The activities were carried out by members of the hiking clubs and organizations that are project partners: PD Treskavica, PD Željezničar, PD Orlova Stina, PSD Lelija Zelengora, and Association Horizonti.
The trail maintenance works covered the areas of Čvrsnica, Prenj, Bjelašnica, Visočica, Igman, Jahorina, Treskavica, Zelengora, and Vlašić. Field activities included cleaning and clearing hiking trails, as well as trail marking and the renewal of existing hiking signage.
Particular attention was given to renewing worn-out trail markings and adding new markings where necessary, further improving trail visibility and safety. Damaged directional signs were also replaced, making navigation easier and safer for hikers and other visitors.
We would like to thank all our project partners for their commitment, time and effort, and especially for their valuable contribution to preserving and improving hiking infrastructure and promoting the hiking trails of Via Dinarica.
Intensive maintenance and improvement works are currently underway on the White Trail of Via Dinarica across the Vran and Čvrsnica mountains. Members of the Orlova Stina Mountaineering Club are carrying out activities to maintain and improve the passability of the hiking trails, making them safer and more enjoyable for hikers and other nature enthusiasts.
The work includes clearing vegetation and other obstacles from the trails, removing damaged sections of the route, and carrying out additional maintenance activities to ensure the long-term quality and usability of this important section of the Via Dinarica network.
The activities on Vran and Čvrsnica are part of the ongoing efforts of local mountaineering clubs and project partners to preserve and enhance the White Trail of Via Dinarica.
The revitalization of seven Roman wells at the Uble site on Mount Dinara has been completed as part of a project implemented by the Government of Canton 10 (Herzeg-Bosnia Canton) in cooperation with UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Via Dinarica initiative. The project aimed to preserve natural resources and biodiversity, ensure water availability for livestock farmers, wildlife, and firefighters, and support the sustainable development of this mountain area.
As part of the project, seven traditional stone wells—an important element of Dinara's cultural heritage—were restored. Besides their historical value, these wells continue to play a vital role in sustaining life on the mountain. In addition, a new 6.5 km hiking trail was marked, starting in Donji Rujani and leading to the Uble locality, where the Roman wells are located. The new trail provides visitors with safer and easier access to this unique natural and cultural-historical site, while also expanding the White Trail of Via Dinarica and further enhancing Dinara's tourism offer.
The project has created better conditions for preserving traditional livestock farming, improving the effectiveness of firefighting services during the summer months, and promoting sustainable mountain tourism. It once again highlights the importance of investing in the protection of the natural and cultural heritage of the Dinaric Mountains.
List of Selected project proposals under the second Public Call for Improving Tourism Accommodation Capacities and Services along the Via Dinarica Trails and Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina within the Project “Sustainable Tourism for Green Growth along the Via Dinarica Trails in Bosnia and Herzegovina” (Via Dinarica III)
The second Public Call was open from 20 January 2026 to 17 February 2026 and covered two priority areas:
The total number of project proposals received under this priority area is 64 (sixty-four).
The Public Call is co-financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
Following the submission deadline, all applications were evaluated by the Evaluation Committee against the basic (eliminatory) and additional criteria of the Public Call.
Based on the evaluation of submitted applications and verification meetings with shortlisted applicants, a final list of project proposals selected for co-financing was established. The list was approved by the Project Board of the Via Dinarica III project.
Priority Area 1
A total of five (5) project proposals have been selected for co-financing:
No.
Applicant
Project Title
1.
UR Vila Bijela, owned by Halilović Armina, Konjic
Green transition of the accommodation facility Vila Bijela – Via Dinarica
2.
Mountaineering and Sports Association Stolac, Višegrad
Mountain Home Gostilje – Emerald Trails of Via Dinarica
3.
Verica Elez, Kalinovik
Expansion and improvement of accommodation capacities in the rural household “Čarobna kućica” in Kalinovik, Mjehovina
4.
Scouts Association of the City of Zenica
Via Dinarica Base Camp – Boračko Lake
5.
TIM-MED d.o.o., Bosanska Krupa
Eco House TIM-MED
Priority Area 2
A total of thirteen (13) project proposals have been selected for co-financing:
No.
Applicant
Project Title
1.
SUR Restaurant “Mašić”, Posušje
Green Oasis Rakitno: A Fusion of Heritage and Active Tourism
2 .
Athletics Club Alfa, Banja Luka
Zmijanje Embroidery 2.0: Digital Transformation and Ecological Revitalization of Outdoor Tourism on Manjača
3.
Villa Ugar Vlašić, Travnik
Flavours of Vlašić
4.
Una RC d.o.o., Bihać
Una Packraft Adventure
5.
Association for the Protection of Natural and Cultural-Historical Heritage “Gat”, Gacko
Development of a Tourism Offer in the Protected Area of Gat Hill
6.
Tourist Organization Srebrenica, Srebrenica
Eco-Smart Zone Guber
7.
Mountaineering Association “Planinar”, Vogošća
Motka Outdoor Hub
8.
Visit Konjic d.o.o., Konjic
Development of a New Adrenaline Tourism Offer along Via Dinarica through the Construction of an Adrenaline Park in Visit Konjic Outdoor Resort
9.
Travel Agency “Meet Bosnia” d.o.o., Sarajevo
Ćiro Trail E-Mobility: Development of a Sustainable E-bike Tourism Product along the Via Dinarica Trails
10.
Agency for Economic Development “Prvi korak” d.o.o., Konjic
Neretva 4Nature – Sustainable and Safe Rafting Route along Via Dinarica
11.
OLD WOOD KUPRES d.o.o., Kupres
Improvement of Service Quality and Sustainable Tourism Offer of the Restaurant “Kupreška kuća”
12.
Youth Organization Prenj, Jablanica
E-Bike Village Quest
13.
NOX-Biro d.o.o., Sarajevo
APLBH
The Via Dinarica project is funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and implemented and co-financed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project is implemented in cooperation with domestic partners – the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism, and the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of Republika Srpska.
Via Ferrata Prenjska Vrata, located near Jablanica, is a unique outdoor attraction in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated above Grabovičko Lake, at the foot of Mount Prenj, offering an impressive view of the Neretva River canyon.
What makes this via ferrata stand out is its access – the rock face can only be reached by kayak, making this adventure one of the few of its kind in the region.
Via Ferrata Prenjska Vrata was built as part of the project "Stairway to Green Haven" implemented by the Extreme Sports Club "4 Sezone" from Jablanica, with the support of the Sport Climbing Club "Puls", within the Via Dinarica III project and partner organizations, SPK Blagaj and the Women’s Association "Most" Jablanica.
In addition to the via ferrata itself, the project included clearing and marking 5 km of hiking trails, planting 20 tree saplings in hard-to-reach areas affected by wildfires, and employing one person for seasonal work to guide tours and rent equipment.
Viewpoint on the way back to Glogošnica
Via Ferrata Prenjska Vrata is a secured climbing route 250 meters long, rated difficulty D (hard), making it challenging and exciting for experienced via ferrata climbers, but—with the assistance of a guide—it is also accessible to those just entering the world of vertical climbing.
Technical information
Ferrata length
250 m
Difficulty
D (hard)
Ferrata duration
1:00 – 1:30 hours
Total tour duration
3+ h (kayaking + ferrata + return)
Access to the ferrata by kayak
(~20–25 minutes of paddling)
Return route
marked hiking trail approximately 4.7 km long
Route equipment
steel cable (12 mm and 14 mm), steel footholds and handholds
For more information about the via ferrata, the required equipment, access, ascent, and return route, you can contact the Sport Climbing Club “Puls” directly via their Instagram and Facebook profiles.
Their team will provide you with all the details, advice, and support needed for a safe and high-quality experience on Via Ferrata Prenjska Vrata.
Održava se treća online info sesija o Javnom pozivu Via Dinarica III
Svi zainteresirani za prijavu na Javni poziv Via Dinarica III imat će priliku dobiti detaljne informacije tokom treće online info sesije koja će biti održana u srijedu, 11. februara 2026. godine, s početkom u 11:00 sati.
Tokom sesije bit će predstavljeni ključni uvjeti poziva, prioritetne oblasti finansiranja, kao i sam proces prijave. Organizatori pozivaju predstavnike organizacija, i pojedince koji planiraju aplicirati da prisustvuju i razjasne eventualne nedoumice prije podnošenja aplikacije.
Prisustvo je moguće isključivo uz prethodnu prijavu putem online obrasca, a rok za registraciju je 11. februar 2026. do 9:00 sati.
Ako pružate smještaj ili turističke usluge duž staza Via Dinarice, pozivamo vas da se prijavite na Javni poziv za dodjelu bespovratnih sredstava, namijenjen unapređenju održivog turizma u Bosni i Hercegovini.
Kroz ovaj poziv podržavamo inicijative koje doprinose kvalitetnijoj turističkoj ponudi, jačanju lokalne ekonomije i očuvanju prirodne i kulturne baštine. Fokus je na rješenjima koja povezuju autentična iskustva, odgovorno upravljanje resursima i dugoročnu korist za lokalne zajednice.
Bespovratna sredstva namijenjena su unapređenju smještajne infrastrukture, uključujući pansione, B&B objekte i planinarske domove, razvoju novih i održivih turističkih proizvoda zasnovanih na prirodi, kulturi i avanturi, te uvođenju zelenih praksi, mjera energetske efikasnosti i inovativnih rješenja. Posebno se ohrabruju inicijative koje jačaju lokalna partnerstva i saradnju među akterima u turizmu.
Rok za prijave: 17. februar 2026. Način prijave: Prijave se podnose isključivo putem online platforme: https://javnipoziv.undp.ba/
Ovaj javni poziv je prilika da unaprijedite svoje poslovanje, doprinesete očuvanju jedinstvenih pejzaža Via Dinarice i postanete dio održive turističke priče koja povezuje prirodu, ljude i razvoj.
Projekt Via Dinarica je 21. 8. 2025. godine objavio Javni poziv jedinicama lokalne samouprave i kantonima za podnošenje prijava za sudjelovanje u projektu.
Po zatvaranju Javnog poziva 18. 9. 2025. godine, zaprimljeno je ukupno 16 projektnih prijedloga, od toga 15 projektnih prijedloga od strane jedinica lokalne samouprave (JLS) i jedan projektni prijedlog od strane kantona. Nakon isteka roka za dostavljanje prijava izvršeno je komisijsko ocjenjivanje svih prijava po osnovnim (eliminatornim) i dodatnim kriterijima Javnog poziva. Na osnovu izvršenog ocjenjivanja zaprimljenih prijava i verifikacijskih sastanaka s jedinicama lokalne samouprave i jednim kantonom, koji su odabrani u uži izbor, sačinjena je konačna lista odabranih jedinica lokalne samouprave i kantona u projektu Via Dinarica.
Odabrane jedinice lokalne samouprave i kanton su:
Br.
Naziv podnositelja prijave
Naziv projekta
JLS
1.
Općina Srebrenica
„Hiking ruta do Starog grada Srebrnik u Srebrenici“
2.
Grad Banja Luka
„Revitalizacija turističke i zelene infrastrukture Kamenog Mosta na ruti Via Dinarika“
3.
Općina Han Pijesak
„Han Pijesak na stazama Via Dinarice – održivi planinski turizam -HP staze-ViaTour“
4.
Općina Vlasenica
„Lijepa Ravan izletište - oaza prirode i aktivnog turizma na zelenoj stazi“
5.
Općina Jajce
„Sanacija vidikovca i pristupnih staza do Visećeg pješačkog mosta u blizini vodopada“
6.
Općina Jezero
„Zelena oaza Đol – razvoj održive turističke infrastrukture za prirodni i kulturni doživljaj opštine Jezero“
KANTON
1.
Zapadnohercegovački kanton
„Zapadna Hercegovina: Od Baštine Trebižata do Jezera Blidinja“
Tim projekta Via Dinarica želi zahvaliti svim jedinicama lokalne samouprave i kantonima na zainteresiranosti i trudu uloženom prilikom pripremanja prijava.
Projekt Via Dinarica, implementira i sufinancira Razvojni program Ujedinjenih nacija u Bosni i Hercegovini (UNDP BiH), a financira Talijansko Ministarstvo vanjskih poslova i međunarodne suradnje (MAECI) kroz Talijansku agencija za razvojnu suradnju (AICS).
Projekat Via Dinarica će organizirati dvije online informativne sesije tijekom kojih će se prezentirati svi aspekti javnog poziva te pojasniti kriteriji. Pored ovoga, tijekom sesija potencijalni podnositelji prijava će imati priliku postavljati pitanja o javnom pozivu.
Prva informativna sesija - ponedjeljak 8.9. 2025. godine u 14.00 sati. Prijave na prvu online sesiju primaju se do petka 5.9.2025. godine do 12:00 sati OVDJE.
Druga informativna sesija - srijeda 10.9. 2025. godine u 10.00 sati. Prijave na drugu online sesiju primaju se do utorka 9.9.2025. godine do 12:00 sati OVDJE.
The Public Call to local government units (LGUs) and Cantons for proposals for participation is one of the activities within the third phase of the Via Dinarica Project (“Sustainable tourism for green growth along the Via Dinarica trails in Bosnia and Herzegovina“), implemented and co-financed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP BiH) with financial support of the Italian Agency for Developmental Cooperation (AICS) / Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI). The Project is implemented in cooperation with local partners – Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of BiH Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Republika Srpska Ministry of Trade and Tourism.
A specific goal of this public call is to contribute to the development of green, nature-based infrastructure and enhancement of infrastructure along the Via Dinarica trails and sites (innovative and progressive solutions for green infrastructure, construction or reconstruction of access paths, mountain and cycling trails and tourist attractions, summer camps, access to water and supporting facilities on rivers and lakes for water sports, enhancement of infrastructure around cultural and historical sites, rest areas and viewpoints for tourists, etc.
The public call is open for participation in the project to the following:
Local government units (LGUs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina along the trails and sites of Via Dinarica, as follows:
Banovići, Banja Luka, Bihać, Bosanski Petrovac, Bosansko Grahovo, Bugojno, Centar Sarajevo, Čapljina, Čelinac, Donji Vakuf, Drvar, Foča, Fojnica, Glamoč, Goražde, Gornji Vakuf/Uskoplje, Grude, Hadžići, Han Pijesak, Ilijaš, Istočni Drvar, Istočni Mostar, Istočni Stari Grad, Jablanica, Jajce, Jezero, Kakanj, Kalinovik, Kladanj, Ključ, Kneževo, Kotor Varoš, Kreševo, Krupa na Uni, Kupres, Livno, Ljubuški, Maglaj, Mrkonjić Grad, Neum, Nevesinje, Novi Travnik, Olovo, Pale (FBiH), Pale (RS), Petrovac-Drinić, Prijedor, Prozor-Rama, Ravno, Ribnik, Rogatica, Rudo, Sanski Most, Sokolac, Srebrenica, Stari Grad Sarajevo, Stolac, Šipovo, Travnik, Trebinje, Trnovo (FBiH), Trnovo (RS), Tuzla, Vareš, Višegrad, Vlasenica, Vogošća, Zavidovići, Zenica and Žepče.
Cantons in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina that span Via Dinarica trails, as follows:
Una-Sana Canton, Tuzla Canton, Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnian Podrinje Canton, Central Bosnia Canton, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, West Herzegovina Canton, Sarajevo Canton.
The Cantons mentioned under 2.1.b are eligible to apply to this public call, but the project activities can be carried out only in the vicinity of Via Dinarica trails and sites in the local government units mentioned under 2.1.a.
Applications of other local government units and cantons shall not be taken into consideration in this public call for participation in the Via Dinarica project.
From the project funds, Via Dinarica III Project shall earmark an amount of minimum BAM 16,000.00 to maximum BAM 20,000.00 per project proposed by an LGU or canton.
The applicant shall provide for no less than 60% of the total project value, while the Via Dinarica III Project shall provide co-financing for up to 40%.
The maximum duration of projects submitted to this public call is 6 months from the date of signing the Financial Agreement.
The deadline for submitting applications, in accordance with this call and the related guidelines, is September 18, 2025 via the web platform https://javnipoziv.undp.ba/
Members of the Mountaineering Society “Prenj – Glogošnica 1979” successfully cleared, trimmed, and marked the hiking trail “Glogošnica – Glogovo” on July 14 and 15, 2025, making it once again accessible to all hikers and nature lovers.
This trail, part of a circular route that passes over the peaks of Has (1,916 m) and Izgorjela Gruda (1,860 m), as well as the mountain huts “Međuprenje” and “Glogovo,” connects to the Via Dinarica White Trail and serves as a vital "artery" of the trail network on Mount Prenj.
After being destroyed by fire in 2012, the trail was restored in 2021 and again in 2025. Such interventions are necessary every few years due to overgrowth and terrain conditions.
The trail begins in the village of Glogošnica (179 m) and leads through Klanac, Suhi Bunar, Prijeslop (860 m), and Radeljeva Glavica to the Glogovo mountain hut (1,245 m). Along the ascent, hikers are treated to stunning views of the Neretva Canyon, Jablanica, and the surrounding area.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all members of the Mountaineering Society “Prenj – Glogošnica 1979” who contributed to the realization of this important project. We invite all nature lovers to visit the renovated trail and experience the magic of Prenj — a mountain that never fails to impress with its wild beauty.
The section of the Via Dinarica route "Plasa – Jablanica" (STAGE 30, BH-W-05, Blidinje - Jablanica) is temporarily closed. The cause is the great devastation of the lower part of the trail, which was caused by the natural disaster that hit this area. Parts of the road have been partially or completely destroyed, so a robust intervention is required. Crews are already on the ground and this section is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction. If it goes according to plan, it is expected to be completed by the end of June 2025, about which the public will be informed in due course.
ALTERNATIVES:
At the Hajdučka vrata, turn right down Stremenica to the bivouac on Žlijeb (open type, possibility of sleeping), from which you continue into the valley of Diva Grabovica (3-4 hours). From the valley of Diva Grabovica, take the asphalt road to the main road Mostar – Jablanica (approx. 3 kilometers), which will take you to Donja Jablanica (3 – 4 kilometers), cross the bridge and continue along the Via Dinarica trail over Prenj at Glogošnica.
At the mountain house Plasa (closed, it is necessary to contact PD Plasa from Jablanica) turn towards the valley of Diva Grabovica (3 hours) and continue as in the previous variant.
As part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve mountaineering infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Via Dinarica, in cooperation with its long-term partner—the Mountaineering Association “Prenj – Glogošnica 1979” from Jablanica—has carried out the restoration and marking of a new section of the Via Dinarica White Trail above Jablanica, in the area of Prenj Mountain.
The new route leads from Jablanica, along a local road above the Neretva Canyon, through the village of Glogošnica and the site “Čatrnja/Bunar” (960 meters above sea level), all the way to the mountain hut “Međuprenje” — which is located at the foot of the impressive peaks “Izgorjela gruda” (1860 meters) and “Cetina” (1992 meters). The section is 11 kilometers long and offers a safe, stable, and exceptionally attractive passage.
This new trail represents a functional and more naturally preserved alternative to the previous route that led from the village of Ravna, which in recent years has become difficult to pass due to overgrowth, erosion, and damage caused by fires. Many hikers and visitors have pointed out the difficulty of the old route, so the new section from Glogošnica has become a logical and safer solution.
Members of the Mountaineering Association “Prenj – Glogošnica 1979” cleaned, cleared, marked, and further maintained this section during the “Via Dinarica” camp held on May 10 and 11, 2025. They also installed signage and waymarkers along the entire trail, aiming to increase safety and make navigation easier for all hikers, adventurers, and visitors.
Thanks to this joint effort, the mountaineering community now has access to a more accessible and safer trail that offers unforgettable landscapes and a unique experience of being in nature.
The Via Dinarica project is implemented and co-financed by UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina, with financial support from AICS Tirana and theEmbassy of Italy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We extend our sincere thanks to our partner, the Mountaineering Association “Prenj – Glogošnica 1979” for their dedicated work in the field and continuous contribution to the development of sustainable mountain tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In the beautiful setting of Blidinje Nature Park, a workshop titled “Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism along Via Dinarica” was held on April 22–23, 2025. The event brought together representatives from three key Via Dinarica info centers: Blidinje Nature Park, the Vrela Mountain Lodge – Tušila (Visočica), and Sutjeska National Park.
The workshop was organized as part of the project “Sustainable Tourism for Green Development along the Via Dinarica Trails in Bosnia and Herzegovina” implemented and co-financed by the United Nations Development Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNDP BiH), with financial support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS Tirana), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and the Embassy of Italy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The two-day workshop program began on Tuesday, April 22, with the arrival and accommodation of participants, followed by a brief introduction to the hosts and a presentation on the natural values of Blidinje Nature Park, led by the park's director, Zdravko Kutle. Afterwards, representatives of the info centers individually presented the activities and current challenges faced in the operation of their centers. The evening concluded with a shared dinner and informal socializing.
Wednesday, April 23, was dedicated to a more intensive part of the program. After breakfast and an organized tour of the park, the day continued with a series of thematic presentations:
Božena Kaltak, the Via Dinarica project manager, spoke about the importance of the Via Dinarica centers for the development of trails and destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Zehrudin Isaković, president of the Terra Dinarica association, presented the Via Dinarica trails and the work of the Terra Dinarica organization.
Admir Logo, a member of the project team, introduced current Via Dinarica projects, with an emphasis on planned activities involving the Via Dinarica centers.
Maja Vican, also from the project team, discussed the importance of branding and communication through info centers.
The workshop concluded with an interactive exercise and discussion on ways to improve the work of info centers and strengthen their role in promoting sustainable tourism, followed by a group lunch.
We extend our sincere thanks to all partners for their active participation, as well as to our hosts from Blidinje Nature Park for their warm hospitality.
This workshop marks yet another important step in building a strong network of Via Dinarica info centers—places that connect nature, communities, and a shared vision of a sustainable future.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its more than 70 peaks over 2,000 meters high, now has a special place on the map of summer destinations. In its latest report, the Times highlighted Via Dinarica as one of the ten most desirable locations for a mountain holiday in Europe.
The spectacular Sutjeska National Park, with the highest peak Maglić at 2,386 meters, is the key point of this route that stretches through the Bosnian part of the Via Dinarica. The recommended route includes Sarajevo and Mostar with the surrounding mountains, and locations in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia.
This adventure requires six to eight hours of walking each of the nine days, covering fifty kilometers of the route.
In addition, the recommendation to visit Dubrovnik additionally completes this unforgettable mountain experience.
Zelena linija Via Dinarice sprema se da se pridruži redovima evropskog certifikata 'Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe' (LQT). Ova certifikacija, koju je uspostavila Evropska pješačka asocijacija (ERA), služi kao transparentan sistem koji ima za cilj unapređenje i promociju održivog pješačkog turizma.
LQT certifikacija osigurava kvalitet zasnovan na evropskim standardima, čiji su prioritet želje i potrebe planinara. Izbor staze mora, prije svega, poštovati princip održivosti, a posebna pažnja je usmjerena i na zaštitu prirode i kontinuirano održavanje staza.
S fokusom na promociju održivog pješačkog turizma, LQT certifikat nudi brojne prednosti i za turiste i za regiju. Osim što poboljšava ukupnu infrastrukturu za hodanje, pruža i marketinšku prednost regionu.
Inspekcijom Zelene linije Via Dinarice, koju je obavilo obučeno osoblje, procijenjeno je 320,6 kilometara staze u skladu sa LQT kriterijima. Pregled je rađen s težnjom da staza privuče planinare iz cijele Evrope i svijeta.
U svjetlu ove analize, u toku su planovi za poboljšanje staze kako bi se osigurala usklađenost sa LQT standardima. Ovo predstavlja značajan korak ka podizanju profila Zelene linije i njenom pozicioniranju kao vrhunske destinacije za održivi pješački turizam.
U očekivanju certifikacije, Zelena linija Via Dinarice sprema se da postane prva LQT certifikovana staza na Zapadnom Balkanu, nudeći privlačnu ponudu za sve ljubitelje vanjskih aktivnosti.
Planinarski dom Rujište ponovno je otvoren za posjetitelje. Otvorenje doma održano je u subotu, 17. februara.
Osim novog izgleda, proširena je i ponuda aktivnosti za goste. Sada posjetitelji mogu uživati u raznim aktivnostima kao što su planinarenje, kanjoning, biciklizam, sportsko penjanje i off road ture.
Na otvorenju je poslužen besplatan grah i čaj, pružajući toplu dobrodošlicu posjetiteljima.
Radno vrijeme doma je od petka od 18:00 sati do nedjelje do 20:00 sati, a po dogovoru dom se može otvoriti i drugim danima.
Planinarski dom Rujište se nalazi na sedlu između dvije planine, Prenj i Velež, na 1050mnv. Dom okružuje šuma endemske vrste bora, munike, koja daje najkvalitetniji kisik u ovom dijelu Evrope.
Danas je u Sarajevu završena četverodnevna obuka za avanturističke vodiče koja je organizirana u sklopu prekograničnog projekta Via Dinarica: Zelena staza iznad granica.
Obuka je usmjerena na održivi razvoj turizma na zapadnom Balkanu, s naglaskom na izvrsnosti u vođenju avanturističkih tura. Interaktivan pristup poticao je dijaloge, a radionice su omogućile analizu stvarnih scenarija i donošenje informisanih odluka.
Obuka je ne samo prenosila znanje već i inspirirala kontinuirani rast učesnika, potičući ih da prate industrijske trendove i usavršavaju vještine. Cilj je bio stvoriti dobro zaokružene vodiče koji mogu osigurati sigurnost, uživanje i edukativnu vrijednost u avanturističkim turama.
Obuka za vođenje avanturističkih tura ne samo da odgovara na trenutnu potrebu za kvalifikovanim vodičima duž Via Dinarica staze, već i gradi zajednicu predanu stalnom učenju i izvrsnosti u vođenju avanturističkih tura.
Projekat "Via Dinarica: Zelena staza iznad granica" realizuje se u okviru IPA II Programa prekogranične saradnje Srbija - Bosna i Hercegovina 2014 - 2020, a koji sufinansira Evropska unija, dok je tijelo za ugovaranje Ministarstvo finansija – Sektor za ugovaranje i finansiranje programa iz sredstava Evropske unije. Projekat zajedno sprovode Regionalna razvojna agencija Zlatibor iz Užica, Udruženje Zemlja Dinarika iz Sarajeva i Općina Vareš.
Jučer je na Mokroj Gori završena višednevna obuka za avanturističke vodiče (Adventure Guides) u okviru prekograničnog projekta Via Dinarica: Zelena staza iznad granica. Predstavnici turističkih agencija i organizacija, planinarskih društava, specijalizovanih udruženja i upravljača zaštićenih područa sa teritorije zapadne Srbije koju pokriva program stekli su potrebna teorijska i praktična znanja za planiranje i organizacije jednodnevnih i višednevnih avanturističkih tura sa krajnjim ciljem da se nadmaše očekivanja posjetilaca kroz pružanje vrhunskog iskustva i dodatnih vrijednosti.
Posjetioci Via Dinarica staza žele da istraže netaknutu prirodu, kulturu, historiju i tradiciju prekograničnog područja što se u potpunosti može doživjeti samo sa profesionalnim vodičima. Aktivni turizam često podrazumijeva opasne situacije i aktivnosti, tako da avanturistički vodič istovremeno mora biti sportista, meteorolog, diplomata, pripovjedač, ljekar, animator ili ekolog i od njega najviše zavisi kakve utiske i iskustva će posjetioci ponijeti sa sobom. Kako bi se polaznici pripremili za ovu ulogu, profesionalni avanturistički vodiči iz Bosne i Hercegovine prenijeli su konkretna iskustva i primjere dobre prakse koji se mogu korisiti u pozicioniranju Via Dinarice: Zelene staze kao poželjne destinacije za ljubitelje aktivnosti na otvorenom.
Projekat "Via Dinarica: Zelena staza iznad granica" realizuje se u okviru IPA II Programa prekogranične saradnje Srbija - Bosna i Hercegovina 2014 - 2020, a koji sufinansira Evropska unija, dok je tijelo za ugovaranje Ministarstvo finansija – Sektor za ugovaranje i finansiranje programa iz sredstava Evropske unije. Projekat zajedno sprovode Regionalna razvojna agencija Zlatibor iz Užica, Udruženje Zemlja Dinarika iz Sarajeva i Općina Vareš.
The Zlatibor district, located in the western part of Serbia, continues to assert itself as an exceptional tourist destination, attracting an increasing number of visitors every year. In addition to traditional forms of tourism, such as mountain and spa, a significant growth in the field of ecotourism has been observed in recent years, and one of the key initiatives developing in the region is the Via Dinarica.
The development of the Via Dinarica trail in Serbia is still in its initial phase. The trail is not connected to routes in neighboring countries, nor is it included in the tourist offer of the Zlatibor region. Although the current situation is such, there is an obvious interest on the part of various actors, including managers of protected areas, mountaineering associations and local tourist organizations, to initiate the development of the Via Dinarica Green Trail in Serbia and to integrate it into the tourism offer of the Zlatibor region.
This enrichment of the tourist offer could attract a larger number of tourists who are interested in outdoor activities and exploring the natural beauty spots of the Zlatibor district.
A key component of the sustainability of the future trail is cooperation with the Mountaineering Association of Serbia and local clubs in the municipalities through which the route will pass. Their continuous and professional work will be necessary to maintain the high standards of quality and quantity of this unique tourist trail.
Considering the potential and interest that Via Dinarica brings to the Zlatibor district, we can expect that this initiative will further enrich the tourist offer of the region and attract travelers seeking natural beauty and adventure.
The project "Via Dinarica: The Green Path Across the Border" is implemented within the framework of the IPA II Cross-Border Cooperation Program Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014 - 2020, which is co-financed by the European Union, while the contracting authority is the Ministry of Finance - Sector for Contracting and Program Financing from funds of the European Union. The project is jointly implemented by the Regional Development Agency Zlatibor from Užice, the Association Zemlja Dinarika from Sarajevo and the Municipality of Vareš.
In the territory of Western Serbia, which includes a region with many natural beauties and tourist attractions, accommodation facilities are diverse and offer different opportunities for tourists of all profiles. This region, which includes municipalities with mountain, spa and cultural tourist centers, offers visitors a rich selection of accommodation that will fulfill all needs and wishes.
For those looking for comfort and luxury during their stay, hotels are an ideal option. In Western Serbia, you can find a wide selection of hotels of different categories, from modest and affordable to luxurious and exclusive. Hotels often offer additional services such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools and wellness centers, providing guests with a complete and comfortable stay. This is especially important for families and groups looking for a variety of content.
For those who prefer more privacy and independence, apartments are a popular choice. These accommodations usually have a kitchen and living room, allowing guests to prepare meals and organize their time as they wish.
For those looking for spacious accommodation and a high level of privacy, holiday homes are a great option. These homes are located throughout the region and often have multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, making them ideal for larger groups or families.
For travelers who want to experience the local culture and meet the hosts, Bed & Breakfast (B&B) accommodation is a great choice. B&Bs are usually smaller and more intimate than hotels and allow guests to connect with the locals.
Farmhouses provide a real rural atmosphere, allowing guests to experience the traditional way of life and taste local specialties.
Mountaineering, scouting and hunting lodges are perfect for nature lovers and active tourists. These facilities offer accommodation in attractive locations, often with multi-bed rooms and shared toilets and bathrooms.
It is especially important to note that accommodation outside tourist centers is also significant. This includes private accommodation in cottages, apartments and farmhouses, providing sustainable accommodation options and supporting small family businesses.
Since this region is being developed as part of the Via Dinarica concept, the sustainability of accommodation and cooperation with local communities and mountaineering societies are becoming increasingly important. This will allow tourists to have an authentic experience of Western Serbia and connect with nature and the local population. Given the diversity of accommodation and natural beauty, Western Serbia is an ideal destination for all travel lovers.
Terra Dinarica in collaboration with @pdtreskavica and @greenvisions, with the support of @UNDPBiH and the BRIDGE project, on Saturday 9/24/2022. is organizing a hiking and cycling ascent to the peaks of Visočica.
Walking tour: Mountain hut Vrela - Amphitheater - Vito - Drstva - Mountain hut Vrela.
We will dedicate this ascent to the celebration of the Via Dinarica weekend as well as to the celebration of the 12 Days of Peace, which the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched in 2019 by connecting two important international days: September 21 - International Day of Peace, with October 2 - on the International Day of Nonviolence.
Departure for the hiking and cycling climb: Saturday, 24/09/2022. at 9 a.m., in front of the mountain hut "Vrela", Tušila.
An energy packet, lunch and drinks are provided for all participants of the ascent.
Applications for the climb: until Thursday 22.9.2022. until 4 p.m., in the inbox of our Facebook page.
Those who are not able to come with their own bicycle, please reserve the bicycles available in the residence no later than Wednesday 21.09. until 5:00 p.m
Staza kreće od jezera Blidinje, ispod Junećeg kuka, proteže se do Velikog Vilinca (2.118 mnv), i spušta do planinarskog doma Vilinac na 1961 mnv, gdje možete da prespavate ili se odmorite kod ljubaznih domaćina iz PSD Vilinac Jablanica.
Dom je prvi put otvoren davne 1939. godine, a svoje treće otvorenje je doživio 16.10.2010.
Na samo pet minuta od doma nalazi se i kaptirani izvor Janjećak, gdje možete dopuniti svoje zalihe vode, a ujedno se i osvježiti.
Zanimljiv podatak jeste da samo na Čvrsnici, na visini iznad 2.000 mnv raste stenoendemska biljka zvana Mišuljica. Ukoliko upitate domara, možda Vam otkrije i njeno stanište.
A ukoliko se odlučite da prespavate u domu, i dok Vam domar sprema kafu/čaj ujutro, izađite ispred doma i uživajte u predivnom izlasku sunca sa pogledom na Pešti brdo, Veliki kuk koji je inače i najviša vertikalna stijena u BiH (oko 1.000 m), na greben Jelinka i najviši vrh Pločno na 2.228 mnv. Pločno je, inače, i najviši vrh Hercegovine.
Staza dalje ide ka Crljenku, jezeru na 2.000 mnv.
Nakon samo 15 minuta hoda od Crljenka, na magičnoj granici od 2.000 mnv, nalazi se geomorfološki spomenik prirode poznata Hajdučka vrata ili Mijatov prolaz ili kako su je zvali stočari sa Čvrsnice “Šuplja vrata”, a to je zapisao 1910. dr. Radivoj Simonović u “Sarajevskom listu”
Sa Hajdučkih vrata pruža se prekrasan pogled na kanjon Dive Grabovice, Mezića stijenu, Pešti brdo, Čabulju i Prenj.
Do Hajdučkih vrata vodi više planinarskih staza, neke su samo za spremne i iskusne planinare, kao što je uspon via ferratom Veliki kuk, a najlakši pristup je preko Vitlenice i Muvarnice gdje Vam do vrata treba oko 4 sata hoda u jednom smjeru.
Zbog same strukture i nastanka Hajdučkih vrata zabranjeno je penjanje. Ali zato posjetioci mogu uživati u prekrasnom pogledu na ovaj umjetnički spomenik prirode.
We kindly request you to submit your quotation for: “Construction works, supply and delivery of furniture and electrical equipment for 3 mountain facilities in 3 municipalities in BiH / Građevinski radovi, nabavka i isporuka namještaja i električne opreme za 3 planinska objekta u 3 opštine u BiH“.
LOT 1 - Construction works on 3 mountain facilities in 3 municipalities in BiH / LOT 1- Građevinski radovi na 3 planinska objekta u 3 opštine u BiH.
LOT 2 - Procurement and delivery of furniture for 3 mountain facilities in 3 municipalities in BiH / LOT 2 - Nabavka i isporuka namještaja za 3 planinska objekta u 3 opštine u BiH.
LOT 3 - Procurement and delivery of electrical equipment for 3 mountain facilities in 3 municipalities in BiH / LOT 3 - Nabavka i isporuka elektoopreme za 3 planinska objekta u 3 opštine u BiH.
When preparing your quotation, please be guided by the form attached hereto as Annex 2.
Quotations may be submitted on or before 14:00 hrs, 12 August 2021 via e-mail to the address below:
United Nations Development Programme
Registry
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It shall remain your responsibility to ensure that your quotation will reach the address above on or before the deadline. Quotations that are received by UNDP after the deadline indicated above, for whatever reason, shall not be considered for evaluation.
PODRŠKA INTEGRACIJI/UKLJUČIVANJU DOMAĆIH, TRADICIONALNIH PROIZVODA (PREHRAMBENI PROIZVODI, RUKOTVORINE I SUVENIRI) U TURISTIČKU PONUDU DUŽ STAZA VIA DINARICE U BOSNI I HERCEGOVINI
Poziv za podnošenje prijava za dodjelu bespovratnih sredstava je jedna od aktivnosti u okviru druge faze projekta Via Dinarica, koji implementira i sufinansira Razvojni program Ujedinjenih nacija u Bosni i Hercegovini (UNDP BiH), uz finansijsku podršku Agencije Sjedinjenih Američkih Država za međunarodni razvoj (USAID BiH) i Agencije za razvojnu saradnju Republike Italije (AICS). Druga faza ovog projekta se provodi u saradnji sa domaćim partnerima – Ministarstvom vanjske trgovine i ekonomskih odnosa Bosne i Hercegovine, Federalnim ministarstvom okoliša i turizma, Ministarstvom trgovine i turizma Republike Srpske, lokalnim vlastima, nevladinim i privatnim sektorom aktivnim u turizmu. Inicijativa Via Dinarica ima za cilj da promovira značajne prirodne i kulturne resurse područja Zapadnog Balkana, da omogući bavljenje avanturističkim aktivnostima ljubiteljima prirode iz cijelog svijeta te da očuva planinska područja, kulture i predjele koji predstavljaju oazu netaknute prirode u Evropi.
Ovaj javni poziv sufinansiraju Agencija Sjedinjenih Američkih Država za međunarodni razvoj (USAID BiH) i Agencija za razvojnu saradnju Republike Italije (AICS), a cilj mu je da doprinese poboljšanju ekonomskih prilika i životnog standarda duž staza Via Dinarice putem integracije domaćih proizvoda u turističku ponudu.
U skladu s gore navedenim, ovaj Javni poziv za podnošenje prijedloga projekata se odnosi na sljedeće 2 prioritetne oblasti:
Prioritetna oblast 1: Jačanje procesa proizvodnje i prerade proizvoda u cilju integracije/uključivanja domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Centar Sarajevo, Gacko, Jablanica, Mrkonjić Grad, Posušje, Prijedor, Prozor-Rama, Ravno, Sokolac, Stolac i Tomislavgrad.
Prioritetna oblast 2: Jačanje prodajnih mjesta u cilju integracije/uključivanja domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Prijedor.
Podnosilac prijave može podnijeti maksimalno jedan projektni prijedlog po svakoj prioritetnoj oblasti ovog javnog poziva.
Ukoliko podnosilac prijave dostavi više od jednog projektnog prijedloga po prioritetnoj oblasti, nijedan projektni prijedlog se neće uzeti u razmatranje.
Podnosioci prijava za prioritetnu oblast 1 trebaju pročitati detaljne informacije u odjeljku 2.1 Smjernica.
Podnosioci prijava za prioritetnu oblast 2 trebaju pročitati detaljne informacije u odjeljku 2.2 Smjernica.
Pozivaju se svi zainteresirani i kvalifikovani potencijalni podnosioci prijava, koja žele sudjelovati u ovoj aktivnosti projekta, da dostave svoje prijedloge projekata, uključujući i svu prateću dokumentaciju, najkasnije do petka 13.8. 2021. godine do 16:00 sati. Sve prijave slati isključivo na adresu:
Razvojni program Ujedinjenih nacija (UNDP)
UN House, Zmaja od Bosne bb, 71 000 Sarajevo, BiH
Druga faza projekta Via Dinarica
Smjernice za podnošenje prijedloga projekata i ostali potrebni obrasci mogu se preuzeti ovdje.
Sva dodatna pitanja u vezi ovog poziva se mogu dostaviti isključivo putem elektronske pošte, najkasnije 7 dana prije isteka roka za podnošenje prijava, sa jasno naznačenim nazivom poziva u predmetu poruke, i to na sljedeću e-mail adresu: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Molimo da u e-mail-u naznačite da se pitanja odnose na projekat Via Dinarica.
Neposredno nakon objave javnog poziva projekat Via Dinarica će organizovati info sesiju tokom koje će se prezentirati svi aspekti javnog poziva te pojasniti uslovi i kriteriji. Pored ovoga, tokom sesije potencijalni podnosioci prijava će imati priliku postavljati pitanja o javnom pozivu.
Info dani za ovaj javni poziv će se održati u sljedećim terminima:
prva info sesija: petak, 30.7.2021. godine u 10.00 sati,
druga info sesija: ponedjeljak, 9.8.2021. godine u 10.00 sati.
Info sesije će biti održane putem online platforme (Zoom) za video i audio konferencije.
Za prijavu na jednu od info sesija potrebno je poslati ime i prezime, e-mail adresu na koju će biti upućen poziv za uključivanje u online info sesiju, te napomenu za koju info sesiju se prijavljujete (prva ili druga info sesija), s naslovom/predmetom Prijava na Via Dinarica info dane.
Prijavu je potrebno poslati na e-mail adresu This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. i to za:
prvu info sesiju, koja će se održati u petak, 30.7.2021. godine u 10.00 sati, najkasnije do četvrtka, 29.7.2021. godine (do 12.00 sati).
drugu info sesiju, koja će se održati u ponedjeljak, 9.8.2021. godine u 10.00 sati, najkasnije do petka, 6.8.2021. godine (do 12.00 sati).
Nakon isteka roka za prijave na jednu od info sesija, prijavljene osobe će, na navedenu e-mail adresu, dobiti link za priključivanje na video konferenciju u odabranom terminu.
July 22, 2021, Thursday, Banja Luka, Krajina Square (in front of the Boska shopping center) - 19:00 - 23:00
At this fair you will have the opportunity to get to know Via Dinarica, find the ideal vacation or adventure for yourself this summer and autumn, and maybe be a lucky winner of valuable prizes, such as a stay on Via Dinarica trails and equipment that will make your holiday easier or adventure. With this traveling fair we want to raise the awareness of the general public about the contribution of Via Dinarica to the sustainable development of tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to promote the beauties of Via Dinarica.
This fair is organized within the Via Dinarica project, which implements and co-finances the United Nations Development Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNDP BiH), with the financial support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID BiH), Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). ) and the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism (FMOIT). The Via Dinarica project is implemented in cooperation with domestic partners - the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of Republika Srpska, local authorities and non-governmental and private sectors active in tourism.
Finalna rang lista javnog poziva za podnošenje prijava za dodjelu bespovratnih sredstava za u okviru druge faze projekta Via Dinarica: Podrška integraciji / uključivanju domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda (prehrambeni proizvodi, rukotvorine i suveniri) u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice u Bosni i Hercegovini
Projekat Via Dinarica je 16.3.2021. godine objavio Javni poziv za podnošenje prijava za dodjelu bespovratnih sredstava u okviru druge faze projekta Via Dinarica za podršku integraciji / uključivanju domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda (prehrambeni proizvodi, rukotvorine i suveniri) u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice u Bosni i Hercegovini i to unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave (JLS): Bosanski Petrovac, Centar Sarajevo, Gacko, Jablanica, Kalinovik, Konjic, Mostar, Mrkonjić Grad, Posušje, Prijedor, Prozor-Rama, Ravno, Rudo, Sokolac, Stolac, Teslić, Tomislavgrad i Trebinje, koji se odnosio na sljedeće prioritetne oblasti:
Prioritetna oblast 1: Jačanje procesa proizvodnje i prerade proizvoda u cilju integracije/uključivanja domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Bosanski Petrovac, Centar Sarajevo, Gacko, Jablanica, Kalinovik, Konjic, Mostar, Mrkonjić Grad, Posušje, Prijedor, Prozor-Rama, Ravno, Rudo, Sokolac, Stolac, Teslić, Tomislavgrad i Trebinje.
Prioritetna oblast 2: Jačanje prodajnih mjesta u cilju integracije/uključivanja domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Konjic, Mostar, Prijedor, Sarajevo i Trebinje.
Po zatvaranju javnog poziva 7.4.2021. godine, zaprimljeno je ukupno 37 projektnih prijedloga. Nakon isteka roka za dostavljanje prijava izvršeno je komisijsko ocjenjivanje i bodovanje svih prijava po administrativnim, općim i kvalitativnim kriterijima javnog poziva. Na osnovu izvršenog ocjenjivanja zaprimljenih prijava i verifikacijskih posjeta na terenu, sačinjene su finalne rang liste prijava odabranih za finansiranje. Finalne rang liste su navedene u sljedećim tabelama:
Finalna rang lista za Prioritetnu oblast 1: Jačanje procesa proizvodnje i prerade proizvoda u cilju integracije/uključivanja domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Bosanski Petrovac, Centar Sarajevo, Gacko, Jablanica, Kalinovik, Konjic, Mostar, Mrkonjić Grad, Posušje, Prijedor, Prozor-Rama, Ravno, Rudo, Sokolac, Stolac, Teslić, Tomislavgrad i Trebinje.
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Naziv podnositelja prijave
Naziv JLS
Naziv projekta
1.
Udruga pčelara „Iva“
Posušje
Unapređenje i daljni razvoj pčelarstva u općini Posušje
2.
Centar za odgovornu demokratiju „Luna“ (COD Luna)
Rudo
Tradicija i ljekobilje kao turistička ponuda
3.
Poljoprivredna zadruga „Uvac - Rudo“
Rudo
Promocija i plasman šumskog blaga Rudog
4.
Udruga pčelara „Vrijesak“
Ravno
Naš med je Vaš
5.
Poljoprivredna zadruga „Kooperativa“
Prijedor
Jačanje procesa prerade voća u Gradu Prijedoru u cilju integracije / uključivanja domaćih tradicionalnih proizvoda u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice
6.
Zadruga „Pro vita“
Prozor – Rama
Mali zalogaj prirode – Pro vita
7.
Udruga žena „Most”
Jablanica
Suvenir kao ambasador tradicije i turizma
8.
Porodično gazdinstvo „Pažin”
Trebinje
Pažin med - novi suvenir na Via Dinarica plavoj stazi
9.
ZR „Rešma“
Konjic
Rukotvorine od drveta
10.
Udruženje „Žena za ženu“
Konjic
Konjic u vezu
11.
Bio aronija „Sakić“
Mostar
Sušara za voće
12.
BZ “ Hercegovačka izba”
Mostar
Hercegovački ćupter na stazama Via Dinarice
13.
Zdravko Radošević
Bosanski Petrovac
Proizvodnja, otkup i prerada šipurka
14.
Senad Mešić
Bosanski Petrovac
Poboljšanje procesa proizvodnje i prerade voća
15.
Domaćinstvo Đukarić
Teslić
Povećane obima branja i prerade ljekobilja
16.
Anđelko Ilinčić
Teslić
Pčelarstvo je mnogo više od meda
17.
PPG Saša Radić
Mrkonjić Grad
Eko šampinjoni Mrkonjić Grad
18.
Mirjana Višnjevac
Kalinovik
Proizvodnja domaćih džemova i sokova od šumskog voća
19.
Mira Sladoje
Kalinovik
Povećanje pčelarskog proizvodnog asortimana na seoskom poljoprivrednom gazdinstvu
Rezervna rang lista za Prioritetnu oblast 1:Obzirom da su ukupna raspoloživa finansijska sredstva u okviru ovog javnog poziva dovoljna za podršku po dva projektna prijedloga u svakoj partnerskoj jedinici lokalne samouprave (JLS), u slučaju da jedan od prvorangiranih projektnih prijedloga s finalne rang liste za Prioritetnu oblast 1 tijekom implementacije projekta iz bilo kojeg razloga prekrši uslove suradnje, sljedeći projekt s najviše bodova u toj JLS se preporučuje za sufinansiranje.
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Naziv podnositelja prijave
Naziv JLS
Naziv projekta
1.
Bogdan Novaković
Rudo
Med kao hrana, a ne lijek
2.
Katarina Đurović, zanatska radnja “Neven“
Rudo
Poboljšanje procesa uzgoja, prerade i prodaje nevena
3.
Hercegovačka radionica
Trebinje
Prerada ljekovitog bilja i divljeg voća kao sirovine do ručno rađene kozmetike, sokova, paste za zube, sapuna, čajeva i džemova
4.
Nada Gogić
Teslić
Medeni kutak Gogić
5.
Vesna Badnjar
Kalinovik
Projekat bez naziva
Finalna rang lista za Prioritetnu oblast 2: Jačanje prodajnih mjesta u cilju integracije/uključivanja domaćih, tradicionalnih proizvoda u turističku ponudu duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Konjic, Mostar, Prijedor, Sarajevo i Trebinje.
Br.
Naziv podnositelja prijave
Naziv JLS
Naziv projekta
1.
Balkantina d.o.o.
Sarajevo
Via Dinarica Shop
2.
Agrarni fond Grada Trebinja
Trebinje
Tradicionalni hercegovački proizvodi na Via Dinarica putu
Ukupno 21 projektni prijedlog (navedeni u tabelama iznad) prešao je bodovni prag i pozitivno ocijenjen tijekom verifikacijskih posjeta, koje su članovi Komisije za ocjenjivanje predložili za dodjelu bespovratnih sredstava. Također, ukupno 5 projektnih prijedloga nalazi se na rezervnoj listi za sufinansiranje.
Podnosioci prijava će biti obaviješteni o rezultatima javnog poziva putem e-mail adrese navedene u prijavi.
UNDP želi zahvaliti svim podnositeljima prijava na zainteresiranosti i trudu uloženom prilikom pripremanja projektnih prijedloga.
Javni poziv za podnošenje prijava za dodjelu bespovratnih sredstava u okviru druge faze projekta Via Dinarica
UNAPREĐENJE TURISTIČKE PONUDE I USLUGA DUŽ STAZA VIA DINARICE U BOSNI I HERCEGOVINI
Poziv za podnošenje prijava za dodjelu bespovratnih sredstava je jedna od aktivnosti u okviru druge faze projekta Via Dinarica, koji implementira i sufinansira Razvojni program Ujedinjenih nacija u Bosni i Hercegovini (UNDP BiH), uz finansijsku podršku Agencije Sjedinjenih Američkih Država za međunarodni razvoj (USAID BiH) i Agencije za razvojnu saradnju Republike Italije (AICS). Druga faza ovog projekta se provodi u saradnji sa domaćim partnerima – Ministarstvom vanjske trgovine i ekonomskih odnosa Bosne i Hercegovine, Federalnim ministarstvom okoliša i turizma, Ministarstvom trgovine i turizma Republike Srpske, lokalnim vlastima, nevladinim i privatnim sektorom aktivnim u turizmu. Inicijativa Via Dinarica ima za cilj da promovira značajne prirodne i kulturne resurse područja Zapadnog Balkana, da omogući bavljenje avanturističkim aktivnostima ljubiteljima prirode iz cijelog svijeta te da očuva planinska područja, kulture i predjele koji predstavljaju oazu netaknute prirode u Evropi.
Ovaj javni poziv sufinansiraju USAID, AICS, Federalno ministarstvo okoliša i turizma i sljedeće jedinice lokalne samouprave na koje se ovaj poziv i odnosi: Bosanski Petrovac, Gacko, Jablanica, Mrkonjić Grad, Posušje, Prozor-Rama, Rudo, Sokolac i Teslić, a cilj mu je da dodatno doprinese razvoju inicijative Via Dinarica, kao i oporavku od pandemije Covid-19 koja je najviše pogodila sektor turizma.
U skladu s gore navedenim, ovaj Javni poziv za podnošenje prijedloga projekata se odnosi na sljedeće 2 prioritetne oblasti:
Prioritetna oblast 1:
Poboljšanje uslova i proširenje kapaciteta turističkih smještajnih objekata duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Bosanski Petrovac, Gacko, Jablanica, Mrkonjić Grad, Posušje, Prozor-Rama, Rudo, Sokolac i Teslić.
Prioritetna oblast 2:
Unapređenje postojećih i povećanje raznolikosti turističkih usluga u oblasti turizma u prirodi (kulturnog, istorijskog, sportsko-rekreativnog i avanturističkog turizma i slično) duž staza Via Dinarice unutar sljedećih jedinica lokalne samouprave: Bosanski Petrovac, Gacko, Jablanica, Mrkonjić Grad, Posušje, Prozor-Rama, Rudo, Sokolac i Teslić.
Podnosilac prijave može podnijeti maksimalno jedan projektni prijedlog po svakoj prioritetnoj oblasti ovog javnog poziva.
Ukoliko podnosilac prijave dostavi više od jednog projektnog prijedloga po prioritetnoj oblasti, nijedan projektni prijedlog se neće uzeti u razmatranje.
Podnosioci prijava za prioritetnu oblast 1 trebaju pročitati detaljne informacije u odjeljku 2.1 Smjernica.
Podnosioci prijava za prioritetnu oblast 2 trebaju pročitati detaljne informacije u odjeljku 2.2 Smjernica.
Pozivaju se svi zainteresirani i kvalifikovani potencijalni podnosioci prijava, koja žele sudjelovati u ovoj aktivnosti projekta, da dostave svoje prijedloge projekata, uključujući i svu prateću dokumentaciju, najkasnije do utorka 20.4.2021. godine do 16:00 sati. Sve prijave slati isključivo na adresu:
Razvojni program Ujedinjenih nacija (UNDP)
UN House
Zmaja od Bosne bb, 71 000 Sarajevo, BiH
Druga faza projekta Via Dinarica
Smjernice za podnošenje prijedloga projekata i ostali potrebni obrasci mogu se preuzeti ovdje.
Sva dodatna pitanja u vezi ovog poziva se mogu dostaviti isključivo putem elektronske pošte, najkasnije 7 dana prije isteka roka za podnošenje prijava, sa jasno naznačenim nazivom poziva u predmetu poruke, i to na sljedeću e-mail adresu: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Molimo da u e-mail-u naznačite da se pitanja odnose na projekat Via Dinarica.
Neposredno nakon objave javnog poziva projekat Via Dinarica će organizovati online info sesije tokom kojih će se prezentirati svi aspekti javnog poziva te pojasniti uslovi i kriteriji. Pored ovoga, tokom sesija potencijalni podnosioci prijava će imati priliku postavljati pitanja o javnom pozivu.
Info sesije za ovaj javni poziv će se održati u sljedećim terminima:
prva info sesija: četvrtak 8.4.2021. godine u 10.00 sati;
druga info sesija: ponedjeljak 12.4.2021. godine u 10.00 sati.
Info sesije će biti održane putem online platforme (Zoom) za video i audio konferencije.
Za prijavu na jednu od info sesija potrebno je poslati ime i prezime, e-mail adresu na koju će biti upućen poziv za uključivanje u online info sesiju, te napomenu za koju info sesiju se prijavljujete (prva ili druga info sesija), s naslovom/predmetom Prijava na Via Dinarica info dane.
Prijavu je potrebno poslati na e-mail adresu This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. i to za:
prvu info sesiju, koja će se održati u četvrtak 8.4.2021. godine u 10.00 sati, najkasnije do srijede 7.4.2021. godine (do 12.00 sati);
drugu info sesiju, koja će se održati u ponedjeljak 12.4.2021. godine u 10.00 sati, najkasnije do petka 9.4.2021. godine (do 12.00 sati).
Nakon isteka roka za prijave na jednu od info sesija, prijavljene osobe će, na navedenu e-mail adresu, dobiti link za priključivanje na video konferenciju u odabranom terminu.
The Via Dinarica project today celebrates those who make our mountains safe, and these are the rescue teams of the mountain rescue services. UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina is developing a regional outdoor tourist destination - Via Dinarica. An important aspect of this destination is human sefety. Mountain rescue teams do what other emergency services simply cannot. Their work and commitment are amazing. Moreover, they do so voluntarily. Their skills and knowledge can save your life when you are unavailable to any other emergency service. That is why they are so important for safety on the Via Dinarica trails. On this day, through the Via Dinarica project, we awarded the equipment necessary for safety on the trails to the Mountain Rescue Service of Republika Srpska, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Association of Mountain Rescue Services in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thank you for securing our trails!
The Via Dinarica project is implemented and co-financed by the United Nations Development Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNDP BiH), with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID BiH) and the Agency for Development Cooperation of the Republic of Italy (AICS).
With the highest mountains of the Dinaric Alps, Kosovo* and Albania have to be fully integrated into the Via Dinarica White Trail. In order to integrate both Kosovo* and Albania, the good practice and expertise will be obtained, and assessments conducted by adventure tourism expert. Therefore 200 km of new trail have to be GPS marked and at least 30 accommodation facilities recorded. The adventure tourism expert have the following Tasks and responsibilities:
Perform actions to collect information on existing trails and facilities.
Hike the trails of the Via Dinarica in Kosovo and Albania and determine the factual situation according to the established parameters (signalization, characteristics, passability)
Identify companies and service providers that operate along the route.
Conduct a series of structured and semi-structured interviews with companies, existing and potential customers,
Compare and analyse the existing capacities and potentials of adventure tourism in the respected areas.
Conduct field visits to identify attractions and service providers working along the trail and assess their current capacities and offerings.
Assist in the inclusion of new routes / tours, offers, products and services in the markets of mountain tourism through the web platform Via Dinarica.
General information about the Project
Responsible Party Agreement Identification Number: BIH10/00107611&00111453-Terra Dinarica-001
Title of the Project: Improvement of accessibility of Via Dinarica trails in Bosnia and Herzegovina and further affirmation of Via Dinarica brand
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo*
Duration: 24 months (March 2019 - March 2021)
UNDP Grant/Total budget (EUR): 211.000USD
Implementing Partner:
Terra Dinarica (TD)
Executive summary:
The project builds on existing Project Via Dinarica: Assessment and Capacity Development (Phase II) and through previous projects funded by UNDP.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) still struggle in achieving economic stability. Tourism, and in particular adventure tourism, has been identified by both local and international institutions as great potential tourism development in BiH. Job creation and income generation is a key factor in achieving that stability. Terra Dinarica aims to utilize the vast comparative advantages for BiH and the region in this field by developing the Via Dinarica as a mega brand that will be the foundation for broad, cross sector, environmentally sustainable development and job creation with a strong focus on vulnerable populations, such as women, elderly, youth and returnees in rural areas in the Dinaric region.
The project will be implemented over a 24 months span.
The project aims to provide follow-up on development activities on the White, Green and Blue Trails; to provide best practice and know – how on Via Dinarica trail assessment in Kosovo* and Albania; to promote and make visible all above mentioned through Via Dinarica web platform (OA - Outdooractive), and to gain Leading Quality Trail (LQT) – Best of Europe certificate for White Trail in BiH.
Therefore, above mentioned challenges will be addressed and goals achieved by:
Maintaining and improving the Via Dinarica trail infrastructure in BiH;
Identifying and assessing tourism stakeholders and resources along the Via Dinarica White trail in Kosovo* and Albania;
Promoting the Via Dinarica destination through OA web platform and social media channels;
Certifying the Via Dinarica White Trail in BiH under the LQT – Best of Europe quality certificate
Objective:
Kosovo* and Albania have begun to become an attractive adventure tourism destination. With the highest mountains of the Dinaric Alps, these two countries have to be fully integrated into the Via Dinarica White Trail. Even though, both countries have many trails that are marked and connected to Via Dinarica, there are still gaps along the trail as well as proposed variants. In order to integrate both Kosovo* and Albania trails into the Via Dinarica trail platform, the good practice and expertise will be obtained, and assessments conducted by adventure tourism expert. Therefore 200 km of new trails have to be GPS marked with at least 30 accommodation facilities recorded, as well as other points of interest.
In order to achieve above mentioned, the adventure tourism expert have the following tasks and responsibilities:
Perform actions to collect information on existing trails and facilities.
Hike the trails of the Via Dinarica in Kosovo and Albania and determine the factual situation according to the established parameters (signalization, characteristics, passability)
Identify companies and service providers that operate along the route.
Conduct a series of structured and semi-structured interviews with companies, existing and potential customers,
Compare and analyze the existing capacities and potentials of adventure tourism in the respected areas.
Conduct field visits to identify attractions and service providers working along the trail and assess their current capacities and offerings.
Assist in the inclusion of new routes / tours, offers, products and services in the markets of mountain tourism through the web platform Via Dinarica.
Timeframe for implementation:
Kosovo assessment by the end of November 2020
Albania assessment by the end of November 2020
Profile of Expert(s)
Good knowledge of the topics required for the Assessment.
Previous work experience in outdoor adventure activities.
Good health and fitness
Experience in trail assessment and development
Experience in managing GPS data
Good computer skills
Good knowledge of English
Experience with GIS software platforms is an advantage
Please send by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) your technical and financial offer in line with the requirements of this ToR by no later than 14th October 2020 at 16:00 hrs. On the basis of the above requirements, the consultants shall submit an updated CV, pro-invoice in the form of the offer, valid certificates, and copy of the ID Card.
The second phase of the Via Dinarica project is implemented and co-financed by the United Nations Development Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNDP BiH), with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID BiH) and the Agency for Development Cooperation of the Republic of Italy (AICS). The second phase of this project is carried out in cooperation with local partners - the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of Republika Srpska, local authorities, as well as the non-governmental and private sectors active in tourism.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
With its beautiful and untouched nature, rivers, lakes and mountains, Bosnia and Herzegovina holds tremendous potential for tourism. Until recently, this potential remained largely unfulfilled, mainly from a lack of strategic investment as the country struggled to shed its image as a post-war country.
Domestic tourists take advantage of the beauty of Bihać in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: Dejan Miholjčić / UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has struggled with high unemployment for 25 years, especially among youth. The consequences of the past war, complex administrative structures, the disappearance of dozens of large companies and thousands of jobs continue to impede economic recovery. Micro, small and medium sized enterprises are seen as solutions for improving the quality of life and reversing the alarming trend of brain drain.
In recent years, tourism has been recognized as a driver of the economy, with potential to bring development especially to remote rural areas.
UNDP’s Via Dinarica project, a hiking route connecting seven countries and territories, is based on the shared idea that economic development and protection of the natural environment can and should go hand-in-hand. Appearing in National Geographic Travel, Vogue and numerous other international magazines, Via Dinarica successfully placed the focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina as an undiscovered and appealing destination for tourists. Investment in the tourism sector increased, and families in distant areas embraced the prospect of earning additional income by opening up new “destinations”.
Slavojka Puhalo and her husband don't have the chance to welcome as many guests these days. Photos: Sulejman Omerbašić / UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Slavojka Puhalo household located in a remote area of Kalinovik is now a well-known site on Via Dinarica, famous for its delicious domestically produced food, authentic experience and warm and generous hospitality. Slavojka started her own Bed & Breakfast business in 2015 and it soon became the most important source of income for her family, hosting visitors from around the world.
Then came the Coronavirus pandemic. As the health crisis turned into an economic one, their combined effect is set to leave deep scars across society.
Waking up in a travel-less world
Travel came to a halt, making tourism one of the hardest hit economic sectors globally. Between January and June 2020, the number of international tourists in Bosnia and Herzegovina dropped by 71 percent, compared to same period last year. Simultaneously, the number of overnight stays by domestic tourists was halved.
Now, thousands of jobs in the tourism industry are at stake in Bosnia and Herzegovina as the entire region faces an economic crisis of unprecedented scale, with income from tourism dropping by close to 80 percent. What took a decade to develop in tourism has been almost completely shattered by five months of travel restrictions and pandemic fears. Families that invested their life savings to welcome tourists now fear they will lose everything.
Slobodan Brkić's business has been affected by the decline in tourism. Photos: Sulejman Omerbašić / UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina
Slobodan Brkić, who transformed a property on the Via Dinarica route, hopes that his business can survive. “Until the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism was a branch of the economy with constant growth,” he says. “We have to push through this year to survive. The problem will be after the summer, when not enough is earned to cover the winter expenses. We continue to work even though there is almost no income, no tourists.”
In coordination with international partners, UNDP has adapted existing programmes and launched a series of new interventions aimed at mitigating the impact the crisis has on the most vulnerable people. Tourism was targeted as one of the key areas of economic recovery, with a specific aim in mind: to now attract domestic tourists.
As a nature-based tourism initiative, Via Dinarica offers visitors the opportunity to spend their free time in a healthy environment where it is possible to maintain physical distance and at the same time visit interesting natural, cultural and historical tourism sites.
Through the project, UNDP partnered with 20 municipalities and cities, investing US$1 million in tourism services and infrastructural development with support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Agency for Development Cooperation of the Republic of Italy (AICS).
But it has to adapt to the new reality of tourism and the circumstances imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The social media campaign Via Dinarica Will Wait for You was launched in April, so that the tourism offers and brand could be sensitively communicated even during the lockdown period, to keep the interest of past and future visitors.
Adapting part of an ongoing economic and environmental programme, UNDP in partnership with the Swiss Government and the City of Bihać launched domestic tourist voucher subsidies. Each voucher has a value of BAM 200 (US$120), which is de facto a discount on accommodation payment in Bihać.
Bihać, the site of a new tourist voucher scheme. Photos: Dejan Miholjčić / UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strong emphasis is placed on digital marketing campaigns and online sales platforms to attract domestic tourists. A week after its release all of the ‘Rest in BiHać’ vouchers had sold out.
These immediate impact actions will be followed by grants to farmers, craftspeople and artisans along Via Dinarica in order to strengthen the domestic value chain. UNDP is providing technical assistance to help Via Dinarica providers adapt their businesses, maintaining the liquidity of operations, and adjusting their premises and services to the new epidemiological and health safety requirements in line with the best international practices.
Slavojka, for example, is now welcoming domestic guests only and hopes to host many more in the future.
As the entire tourism sector needs to adapt to the new reality of tourism and the circumstances imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, it is clear that a joint whole-of-government approach is required.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, UNDP and the relevant Ministries in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been discussing the pandemic consequences to tourism sector. UNDP is advising the government on an appropriate response to tourism sector recovery, particularly more resilient, digital, green-job oriented and effectively coordinated amongst relevant stakeholders.
UNDP supports the country to re-start in a strategic, sustainable and coordinated way, to protect those who are most vulnerable and to prevent a deterioration of the progress achieved over the past decades.
Read more about Via Dinarica and UNDP's work on the initiative: An epic trail comes to life in the Balkans
Kompletna dionica planinarske staze koja ide od Kašića do vrha Vito, i to preko Vranskih stijena, Lukomira i Bobovice u dužini od 40,5km je u potpunosti obnovljna. Staza je očišćena i markacija osvježena. Donosimo vam nekoliko fotografija sa radnih akcija koje su trajale u periodu od maja mjeseca. Na održavanju i obnovi ove dionice radiolo je Planinarsko društvo "Željezničar" iz Sarajeva. Inače ova dionica dio je Bijele staze Via Dinarica rute.
U periodu od marta do juna 2020. godine izvršena je obnova dijela Zelene staze Via Dinarica staza u banjalučkoj regiji, i to na dionici od vodopada Švrakave do Kamenog mosta. Na pomenutoj dionici urađeno je krčenje rastinja i uklanjanje oborenih stabala nakon zime, obnavljanje markacije, te korekcija postojeće trase. Radove su izveli licencirani markiraoci Jugoslav Vuković i Aleksandar Svitić iz planinarskod društva Kozara, Banja Luka.
One of the beautiful hiking adventures you can do while in BiH is to hike up Čvrsnica Mountain, the highest mountain of Herzegovina. Čvrsnica boasts many summits above 2000 m.a.s.l. and several plateaus. Its unique beauty attracts mountaineers from the whole region. Depending on your enthusiasm and fitness level you could go all the way to the famous Rebel’s Gate (2000 masl – 6 hr), to Tise (1380 masl – 3,5 hr) or, like me, you could just go to the Žlijeb viewpoint at 1090 masl (2 hr). The view, as well as the hike are rewarding wherever you decide to go.
Diva Grabovica Valley The hiking journey starts at Diva Grabovica Valley, some 35 km north of Mostar. Just drive the main M-17 road until you reach the turnoff point for HE Grabovica (hydroelectric power plant) where you cross the Neretva River. There is another 5 km to drive on macadam road until you reach the starting point with an information board at 250 masl. From there it is an 1.5 hr – 2 hr hike (quite seriously uphill though), but the journey is pleasant as you go through a beautiful beech and pine forest.
Flora and fauna Being that the area is a natural boundary between the Mediterranean and continental climates you will find a very interesting mix of flora here. It abounds in the beautiful endemic Bosnian pine, dwarf pines, beech and hornbeam trees, and plateaus are filled with grass and juniper. Before the war the area was teaming with wildlife and throughout history hunting lodges were built here for famous kings and rulers including Tito. It used to be full of mouflon, chamois, bears and wolves. Unfortunately, the war destroyed much of wildlife. It is no longer a hunting zone and these animals are few and far between.
Come prepared There are two water sources on the way to Žlijeb house and you should stock up, specially if you plan to spend the night there (which I really liked). There is no running water or electricity in the hut so plan accordingly. You should bring your own food, coffee as well as some candles, lighters and matches and I would advise some rakija as well. You will thank me at the magnificent viewpoint which is only 5 min from the hut.
Žlijeb mountain hut To me Žlijeb hut feels like a ruggedly romantic little place where you can come with friends and spend the night around the fire telling stories or playing (listening to) music. It is a basic, but fully functional mountain hut that can fit 3 or 4 people downstairs and 5 people upstairs though you can stretch this a bit if you’re coming with friends. There is an inside and outside fireplace and an outdoor shower filled with rainwater. Bring sleeping bags and flash lights.
Viewpoint Only a few minutes away from the hut you will reach a viewpoint providing you with some stunning views of rocks and cliffs of Čvrsnica Mountain. There is a wooden bench just perfectly positioned for a grand view of the area. This is a place to bring out rakija :).
Final thoughts If you are not in a rush you could spend the night here and continue towards Tise or Rebel’s Gate in the morning or simply come back down the next day and chill in Mostar, Boračko or Blidinje Lake. Neither of these places are far away and you can check all the details on how to get there and what to see and do in my Boračko and Blidinje travel guides. Rebel’s Gate in itself is one of the highlights of BiH and of Via Dinarica (Stage 30: BH-W-05) and should not be missed, but unless you are a very experienced hiker I would recommend coming with a guide. For me, Tise and Rebel’s Gate adventure will wait for another time, hopefully soon.
The Žlijeb mountain hut is open, but there is always a possibility that it is full so leave enough time to return if that’s the case. When to go: April to October, though possible through the whole year.
In one of the most remote areas of the Via Dinarica White Trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina, at over 1, 000 m.a.s.l. lies a Hobbiton-like, tiny village of Jelašca – a starting point for a great adventure.
Zelengora Mountain and its five ‘mountain eyes’
The whole mountain hike which includes three summits and five lakes over Zelengora and Lelija Mountains is only for the really fit and adventourus hikers. It would take you 14 hours to hike over 37 km of pretty challenging terrain (stage BH-W-11). The trail connects Zelengora and Maglić Mt. within Sutjeska National Park and continues further towards Durmitor NP in Montenegro. This trail over stunning Zelengora Mt. will take you to 5 out of 9 crystal clear lakes, known as ‘mountain eyes’: Štirinsko, Jugovo, Orlovačko, Gornje and Donje Bare Lake. The last of them (Donje Bare Lake) is famous as a place to spot a bear.
Lalović B&B
Thanks to the support of Via Dinarica, Lalović family, Milica and Dragoslav Lalović and their 3 lovely children, decided to provide shelter and food to the avid hikers walking this path. Dragoslav, a creative and enthusiastic carpenter made a cozy mountain hut and 5 bungalows with his own hands and plans to make more.
Etno museum
The whole place is like an etno museum filled with knick knacks from their family heritage. You can entertain yourself for hours learning about history and the way of life of their ancestors and Dragoslav is more than happy to share some of the stories with his guests. They started construction in 2016. and at the moment they can host 30 people, but they plan to continue building.
Home made and organic food
Lalović B&B also provides their guests with delicious home grown organic food. They have their own cows, chickens and sheep that provide them with meat and dairy products and a green house for veggies. Milica tells me that they are dedicated to health and don’t spray the garden with any chemicals. She also tells me how much her guests enjoy taking part in the whole rural household experience and love to work with her. You can enjoy the full experience of a mountain rural lifestyle if you like.
Making rakija
Naturally, they also make their own rakija (delicious fruit brandy made in the Balkans) and Dragoslav enthusiastically shows me the entire process. Making rakija is done in five main stages: harvest, preparation for fermentation, fermentation, distillation and aging & storage. In the process of distillation he is heating the fermented fruit to separate the alcohol from the water and pulp. Alcohol rises into the coils or pipes leading from the top of the still, then travels to the condenser to cool and then condenses into liquid. The purest rakija is found in the heart of the batch. The first ¼ or ½ liter is very potent, and can be poisonous. Traditional stills can be made from copper or steel and vary in size, shape and materials, and these are just part of the many elements that can influence the batch of rakija.
Coming back
Even though I just came for a day visit I feel sorry to leave without spending the night in one of the lovely bungalows, enjoying the full experience. For now I am happy to get a taste of this place, as well as some home made rakija. Finally, they generously fill my bags with their delicious dairy products and wish me farewell. I am certainly looking forward to coming back here for the full experience.
The continuation of the Via Dinarica project began with the activities of maintaining and establishing new Via Dinarica trails in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So far, most of the trail work has been done on the White Trail sections, in the area from Ljuta village to the Sutjeska National Park, i.e. on the BH-W-10 and BH-W-11 stages. Work on these trails have been actively run by the Mountaineering and Sports Association "Lelija" from Kalinovik, our partner in the development of the Via Dinarica route in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2015.
Led by club president Novak Govedarica, a team of volunteers worked on the trail maintenance and improvement, as well as well as on the new trail sections development along the Via Dinarica trail.
New trails that have been established:
• Javič - Štirinsko Lake + part of the Obalj – Romani - Graiseljići trail • Barracks at Donji logor - Ravni - Graiseljsko polje - Tatinac • Obalj - Suvo polje - Bukove glavice • Obalj-Kladovo polje-Čengić bara - Kladopoljsko Lake • Kladovo polje - Kladopoljsko Lake - Gnjila bara - Rukav-Jović vrela • Poda - Omarni do - Urdeni dolovi - Podlelija • Lukavac - Nenkovci • Kuta(Vrela) - Radojev do-Sutulija
Maintained and improved trails:
• Ljuta - Jakomišlje • Jakomišlje - Lukavac - Vlaholje • Vlaholje - Kalinovik - Jelešačko polje • Ošlji do- Jelašca-Ješačko polje • Jović vrela - Štirinsko Lake • Ošlji do - Lelija- Jović vrela
The old markings were restored and new ones added. Since this is a mountainous area with frequent fogs and mists, it was necessary to repeat the markings and add new ones for better visibility. A large section of the trail was cleared since a large number of trail markings were covered with shrubs and bushes. New poles have been installed on several locations as direction-poles on the trail.
The second phase of the Via Dinarica project is implemented and co-financed by the United Nations Development Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNDP BiH), with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID BiH) and the Agency for Development Cooperation of the Republic of Italy (AICS). The second phase of this project is carried out in cooperation with local partners - the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of Republika Srpska, local authorities, as well as the non-governmental and private sectors active in tourism.
With the highest mountains of the Dinaric Alps, Kosovo* and Albania have to be fully integrated into the Via Dinarica White Trail. In order to integrate both Kosovo* and Albania, the good practice and expertise will be obtained, and assessments conducted by adventure tourism expert.
Therefore 200 km of new trail have to be GPS marked and at least 30 accommodation facilities recorded.
The adventure tourism expert have the following Tasks and responsibilities:
Conduct desk studies to gather information on existing trails and capacities.
Identify businesses and service providers operating along the trail.
Conduct a series of structured and semi-structured interviews with companies, existing and potential customers, local and international tourists.
Conduct comparisons and analysis of existing capacities and adventure tourism potential in the respected areas.
Conduct field visits in order to identify attractions and service providers operating along the trail and evaluate their current capacities and offer.
Assist on inclusion of new routes/tours, offers, products and services to mountain tourism markets via Via Dinarica web platform.
General information about the Project
Responsible Party Agreement Identification Number: BIH10/00107611&00111453-Terra Dinarica-001
Title of the Project: Improvement of accessibility of Via Dinarica trails in Bosnia and Herzegovina and further affirmation of Via Dinarica brand
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo*
Duration: 24 months (March 2019 - March 2021)
UNDP Grant/Total budget (EUR): 211.000USD
Implementing Partner:
Terra Dinarica (TD)
Executive summary:
The project builds on existing Project Via Dinarica: Assessment and Capacity Development (Phase II) and through previous projects funded by UNDP.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) still struggle in achieving economic stability. Tourism, and in particular adventure tourism, has been identified by both local and international institutions as great potential tourism development in BiH. Job creation and income generation is a key factor in achieving that stability. Terra Dinarica aims to utilize the vast comparative advantages for BiH and the region in this field by developing the Via Dinarica as a mega brand that will be the foundation for broad, cross sector, environmentally sustainable development and job creation with a strong focus on vulnerable populations, such as women, elderly, youth and returnees in rural areas in the Dinaric region.
The project will be implemented over a 24 months span.
The project aims to provide follow-up on development activities on the White, Green and Blue Trails; to provide best practice and know – how on Via Dinarica trail assessment in Kosovo* and Albania; to promote and make visible all above mentioned through Via Dinarica web platform (OA - Outdooractive), and to gain Leading Quality Trail (LQT) – Best of Europe certificate for White Trail in BiH.
Therefore, above mentioned challenges will be addressed and goals achieved by:
Maintaining and improving the Via Dinarica trail infrastructure in BiH;
Identifying and assessing tourism stakeholders and resources along the Via Dinarica White trail in Kosovo* and Albania;
Promoting the Via Dinarica destination through OA web platform and social media channels;
Certifying the Via Dinarica White Trail in BiH under the LQT – Best of Europe quality certificate
Objective:
Kosovo* and Albania have begun to become an attractive adventure tourism destination. With the highest mountains of the Dinaric Alps, these two countries have to be fully integrated into the Via Dinarica White Trail. Even though, both countries have many trails that are marked and connected to Via Dinarica, there are still gaps along the trail as well as proposed variants. In order to integrate both Kosovo* and Albania trails into the Via Dinarica trail platform, the good practice and expertise will be obtained, and assessments conducted by adventure tourism expert. Therefore 200 km of new trails have to be GPS marked with at least 30 accommodation facilities recorded, as well as other points of interest.
In order to achieve above mentioned, the adventure tourism expert have the following tasks and responsibilities:
Conduct desk studies to gather information on existing trails and capacities;
Identify businesses and service providers operating along the trail;
Conduct a series of structured and semi-structured interviews with companies, existing and potential customers, local and international tourists;
Conduct comparisons and analysis of existing capacities and adventure tourism potential in the respected areas;
Conduct field visits in order to gather GPS data, conduct assessment of trails conditions, identify attractions and service providers operating along the trail and evaluate their current capacities and offer;
Assist on inclusion of new trails, tours, points of interests, offers, and services to mountain tourism markets via Via Dinarica web platform;
Timeframe for implementation:
Kosovo assessment by the end of June 2020
Albania assessment by the end of June 2020
Profile of Expert(s)
Good knowledge of the topics required for the Assessment;
Previous work experience in outdoor adventure activities;
Good health and fitness
Experience in trail assessment and development
Experience in managing GPS data
Good computer skills
Good knowledge of English
Experience with GIS software platforms is an advantage
Budget
Max 5.000USD including transport, accommodation, and other costs.
Please send by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) your technical and financial offer in line with the requirements of this ToR by no later than 28th Feb at 16:00 hrs. On the basis of the above requirements, the consultants shall submit an updated CV, pro-invoice in the form of the offer, valid certificates, and copy of the ID Card
The second phase of the Via Dinarica project is implemented and co-financed by the United Nations Development Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNDP BiH), with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID BiH) and the Agency for Development Cooperation of the Republic of Italy (AICS). The second phase of this project is carried out in cooperation with local partners - the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of Republika Srpska, local authorities, as well as the non-governmental and private sectors active in tourism.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Due to numerous inquiries regarding volunteering options along the Via Dinarica trails, please fill in this online form so that we can contact you when opportunities arise.
We will be organising volunteering camps and will work together on the Via Dinarica trails!
Delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina, consisting of representatives of UNDP, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Spain, visited UNWTO Headquarters in Madrid to explore ways to jointly advance tourism development in the region, in particular in the framework of the Via Dinarica project.
