COME, SEE, DON'T TOUCH, LEAVE

Šipovo, a town in the western part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, boasts beautiful natural locations, three of which can be described as truly special.

One such place is the Janj (primeval) forest, which UNESCO recognized as a natural heritage site of global importance in 2021, marking the first time that a natural site from our country made it onto that list. This primeval forest covers an area of 295 hectares and enjoys legal protection owing to its biological diversity. Every visit and use is supervised and restricted, allowing access to the forest with a guide, in groups of up to 20 people.

Adnan Bubalo

Picking and destroying plants, as well as disturbing, capturing, or killing animals is strictly prohibited. Everything operates on the principle of “come, see, don’t touch, leave”.

Only the laws of nature prevail here. Trees are not cut down; when they eventually fall due to old age or illness, they provide a foundation for other species. There are diseases in this forest too, but the forest “heals” itself.

In the vicinity of the Janj primeval forest lies a natural marvel of the karst landscape — Janjske otoke. This recreational area emerged where the Janj River branches into numerous small streams, which reunite a few kilometers downstream, reminiscent of Renaissance parks with lush greenery, cascades, and small waterfalls.

In Šipovo, you can also find the source of the Pliva River, renowned as one of the most popular fishing destinations, especially for fly fishing.

Its confluence forms a breathtaking waterfall in the center of Jajce, where this river plunges into the embrace of the Vrbas River.

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