Jahorina, Mountain range in Trnovo Municipality, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Jahorina is a mountain range with the Ogorjelica peak rising to 1916 meters, forming part of the Dinaric Alps south of Sarajevo. The range features a ski resort with 52 kilometers of slopes and 18 lifts.
The mountain range formed as part of the Dinaric Alps through geological processes over long periods. During the Bosnian War, the region was occupied and served as a strategic position during the siege of Sarajevo.
The mountain played a role in winter sports development in Bosnia and gained international attention through alpine competitions at the 1984 Winter Olympics. The slopes and lifts shape the place today and draw athletes from many regions.
The slopes operate from December to April, with both natural and artificial snow coverage. Visitors should know that some areas remain restricted due to landmines and only marked paths should be used.
The mountain contains restricted areas with remaining landmines from the war, particularly on its southern slopes, that are off-limits to visitors. These dangerous remnants of the past require people to strictly follow marked paths and respect local safety warnings.
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