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Velež
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Velež

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Overview

Mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It rises in the Dinaric Alps, good for hiking from June to September and for skiing in midwinter.

Why visit: The Dinaric Alps — Olympic ski slopes above Sarajevo and some of Europe's last untouched highland forest.

Things to do
  • ›Hike a marked trail
  • ›Ride the lift in ski season
  • ›Photograph the valleys below
  • ›Stay in a mountain village guesthouse
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Travel Information

Best time

June – September (hiking) & December – March (skiing)

Weather

Mountain weather — mild, bright summers (12–24°C on the heights) and cold, snowy winters that support a full ski season; conditions change quickly, so check before heading up.

Entry fee

Usually free; lift passes and guides cost extra

Hours

Open access; lifts run seasonal hours

Est. budget

₹1,200 – ₹4,500 for the day

Duration

Half to full day

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